Orchestra- Beginning Level Category Notation Signs, Symbols, and terms Pitch Discrimination Rhythm Technique Ensemble Playing Blend and Balance Minimum Standard Recognize the time signatures of: 4/4, 2/4, 3/4. Recognize and identify the staff, bar lines, measures, treble clef, alto clef, and bass clef. Recognize and perform keys of D, G, and C Major. Recognize and execute the signs, symbols, and terms introduced in a first-level method book. Differentiate whether two tones are in or out of tune. Count and play rhythms as encountered in a first-level method book/vboda grade I music. SSight read rhythmic lines and mostly step-wise melodic patterns. i Demonstrate proper posture; standing and sitting. Demonstrate proper left hand placement in playing position on instrument. Demonstrate LH vibrato Demonstrate understanding of whole steps and half steps through oneoctave major scales, D, G, and C Major. Demonstrate proper RH traditional bow hold for each instrument. Basses may use German and/or French bow hold. Play in unison, two parts and/or rounds. Play with a full sound. Virginia Standard of Learning HIB.4 HIB.1 HIB.6 HIB.1 HIB.10 HIB.2 HIB.2 HIB.10.4 HIB.11.5 HIB.6.2 HIB.11.5 HIB.12 HIB.11 Conducting Follow and respond musically to patterns in simple meters. HIB.12.4 Ensemble and Performance Etiquette Students conduct basic patterns, such as 2/3, 3/4, and 4/4. Participate in required rehearsals and performances. Demonstrate interest in group achievement and show a willingness to contribute towards group goals. HIB.12.4 HIB.17 HIB.17
Aural Analyzing and Evaluating Inter-disciplinary Understanding Demonstrate appropriate attitudes and behavior at rehearsals and concerts. Demonstrate cooperative attitude and actively participate in class activities. Use a musical vocabulary to describe music being performed and to critique performances. Listen to, perform, compare and/or contrast music representing various musical periods and styles. Listen to and perform a varied repertoire of works representing themes and styles of diverse cultures. Recognize AB, ABA, and AABA. Develop understanding of music performed in relationship to historical context and social context. Understand the basic scientific principals behind the sound production of the stringed instrument. Understanding the correlation between the historical periods of the visual arts and historical periods of western classical music. Understanding the relationship between rhythms and fractions. Use available technology including Smart Music, Sibelius, recordings, and/or internet when appropriate. HIB.17.4 HIB.17 HIB.20 HIB.20 HIB.20 HIB.20 HIB.19 HIB.19 HIB.19.1 HIB.19.3
Orchestra- Intermediate Level Category Notation Signs, Symbols, and terms Pitch Discrimination Rhythm Technique Minimum Standard Recognize the time signatures of 6/8, 12/8. Recognize and perform keys of F and A. RRecognize and execute the signs, symbols, and terms introduced in a e2nd level method book. c Identify pitch discrepancies within an ensemble. Begin tuning chords within ensemble. Count and play rhythms as encountered in a second-level method book and VBODA grade II-IV music. SSight-read melodic patterns of increased difficulty. i Demonstrate proper posture; standing and sitting. Virginia Standard of Learning HII.3 HII.5 HII.1 HII.11 HII.10.1 HII.12 HII.17 HII.17 Ensemble Playing Blend and Balance Conducting Ensemble and Performance Etiquette Demonstrate proper left hand placement in playing position on instrument. Demonstrate understanding of whole steps in half steps in the keys of F and A major. Pre-vibrato and pre-shifting exercises, including teaching harmonies. Demonstrate proper traditional bow hold for each instrument. Basses may use German and/or French bow hold. Play in traditional string voicing. Students understand the relationship between melody and harmony. Follow and respond musically to patterns in cut time and 6/8 as well as expressive gestures. Students conduct patterns in cut time and 6/8. Participate in required rehearsals and performances. HII.11 HII.8 HII.11.4 HII.4 HII.16
Aural Analyzing and Evaluating Inter-disciplinary Understanding Demonstrate interest in group achievement, and show a willingness to contribute towards group goals. Demonstrate appropriate attitudes and behavior at rehearsals and concerts. Demonstrate cooperative attitude and actively participate in class activities. Students will use a musical vocabulary to describe music being performed and to critique performances. Listen to, perform, compare and/or contrast music representing various musical periods and styles. Listen to and perform a varied repertoire of works representing themes and styles of diverse cultures. Recognize AB, ABA, AABA, and theme and variations. Develop understanding of music performed in relationship to historical context and social context. Understand the basic scientific principals behind the sound production of the stringed instrument. Understanding the correlation between the historical periods of the visual arts and historical periods of western classical music. Understanding the relationship between rhythms and fractions. Use available technology including Smart Music, Sibelius, recordings, and/or internet when appropriate. HII.16 HII.16 HII.16 HII.19 HII.19 HII.19.1 HII.6 HII.18.1 HII.18 HII.18 HII.18
Orchestra- Advanced Level Category Notation Minimum Standard Recognize the time signatures of cut time, 2/2. Virginia Standard of Learning HIAD.1 Signs, Symbols, and terms Pitch Discrimination Rhythm Recognize and perform keys up to and including four flats and HIAD.4 sharps both major and relative minors with the Senior Regional RRecognize and execute the signs, symbols, and terms as found in HIAD.2 evboda Grade III/IV literature. c Work to achieve proper balance in chords. HIAD.12 Count and play rhythms as encountered VBODA grade IV music. HIAD.2 Technique Ensemble Playing Blend and Balance Conducting Ensemble and Performance Etiquette SSight-read music 2 grade levels below rehearsed repertoire. i Demonstrate proper posture; standing and sitting. Demonstrate proper left hand placement in playing position on instrument. Demonstrate understanding of whole and half steps in the keys of Bbm as well as the relative minors of all keys studied. Demonstrate basic elements of vibrato. Demonstrate understanding of III position, extensions on cello, and IV position for bass. Demonstrate proper traditional bow hold for each instrument. Basses may use German and/or French bow hold. Play in traditional string voicing. Make appropriate dynamic adjustments for proper blend and balance. Follow and musically respond to expressive gestures and increasingly complex meters, including mixed meters. Students conduct previously learned patterns and begin using expressive gestures. Participate in required rehearsals and performances. HIAD.19 HIAD.11.4 HIAD.12.6 HIAD.4 HIAD.12.4 HIAD.12.6 HIAD.12.6 HIA.13 HIAD.13.1 HIAD.13.5 HIAD.18.4
Aural Analyzing and Evaluating Interdisciplinary Understanding Demonstrate interest in group achievement, and show a willingness to contribute towards group goals. Demonstrate appropriate attitudes and behavior at rehearsals and concerts. Demonstrate cooperative attitude and actively participate in class activities. Students will use a musical vocabulary to describe music being performed and to critique performances. Listen to, perform, compare and/or contrast music representing various musical periods and styles. Listen to and perform a varied repertoire of works representing themes and styles of diverse cultures. Recognize more advanced forms as well as the ones being performed. Develop understanding of music performed in relationship to historical context and social context. Understand the basic scientific principals behind the sound production of the stringed instrument. Understanding the correlation between the historical periods of the visual arts and historical periods of western classical music. Understanding the relationship between rhythms and fractions. Use available technology including Smart Music, Sibelius, recordings, and/or internet when appropriate. HIAD.18 HIAD.18 HIAD.18 HIAD.21 HIAD.21.1 HIAD.21.1 HIAD.6 HIAD.20.1 HIAD.20 HIAD.20.2 HIAD.20.6
Orchestra- Artist Level Category Notation Minimum Standard RRecognize and perform more complex rhythms and mixed meter. e Violas recognize and perform treble clef. Cellos recognize and perform tenor and treble clef. Virginia Standard of Learning HIAR.1 HIAR.1 HIAR.1 Signs, Symbols, and terms Pitch Discrimination Rhythm Demonstrate understanding of whole and half steps in major and minor keys according to the VA All-State Audition requirements. RRecognize and execute the signs, symbols, and terms as found in evboda Grade IV literature. c Work to achieve proper balance in chords. HIAR.4 HIAR.8 HIAR.13.1 Count and play rhythms as encountered VBODA grade IV music. HIAR.14 Technique Ensemble Playing Blend and Balance SSight-read music 2 grade levels below rehearsed repertoire. i Demonstrate proper posture; standing and sitting. Demonstrate proper left hand placement in playing position on instrument. Demonstrate use of vibrato consistently in literature. Violin and viola demonstrate use of II, III, and V position. Demonstrate proper traditional bow hold for each instrument. Basses may use German and/or French bow hold. Play in traditional string voicing. Continue to master proper balance and blend through the advanced use of dynamics and bowing techniques. HIAR.19 HIAR.11.4 HIAR.12.6 HIAR.12.6 HIAR.12.6 HIAR.12.6 HIAR.13 HIAR.13
Conducting Ensemble and Performance Etiquette Follow and musically respond to expressive gestures and increasingly complex meters, including mixed meters. Students conduct previously learned patterns and begin using expressive gestures. Participate in required rehearsals and performances. Demonstrate interest in group achievement, and show a willingness to contribute towards group goals. Demonstrate appropriate attitudes and behavior at rehearsals and concerts. Demonstrate cooperative attitude and actively participate in class activities. HIAR.13.4 HIAR.13.5 HIAR.18 HIAR.18 HIAR.18 HIAR.18 Aural Analyzing and Evaluating Interdisciplinary Understanding Listen to and perform a varied repertoire of works representing themes and styles of diverse cultures. Listen to, perform, compare and/or contrast music representing various musical periods and styles. Recognize more advanced forms as well as the ones being performed. Develop understanding of music performed in relationship to historical context and social context. Understand the basic scientific principals behind the sound production of the stringed instrument. Understanding the correlation between the historical periods of the visual arts and historical periods of western classical music. Understand the basic mathematical principals relating to sting instruments (intervals). Use available technology including Smart Music, Sibelius, recordings, and/or internet when appropriate. HIAR.20.1 HIAR.21.1 HIAR.21 HIAR.20.2 HIAR.20 HIAR.20.1 HIAD.20.6