MS Music Guide

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Vocal Music - Level 1

Topic

Tone Quality

Music Reading & Literacy

Technique

Musicality & Interpretation

Intonation & Balance/Blend

Performance & Rehearsal Considerations

Highly expressive performance with

Outstanding accuracy. Correct pulse/meter/notes used throughout the performance. Demonstration of aural skills. Demonstrate ability to refine/improvise phrases or musical ideas. Describe the musical and structural elements in a piece of music.

Habitually correct posture, breathing, support, balanced onsets and releases. Diction is clear throughout. Identify and describe the technical and musical skills that contribute to a quality performance.

Accurate intonation in all ranges and registers. Pitch adjustments are

appropriate style, tempo, phrasing and contrasting dynamics. Demonstrates a connection to the music and its significance. Identify and describe expressive musical elements that contribute to a quality performance. Research a selection of music to determine the

Appropriate literature that is challenging yet accessible. Performer is responsive to the conductor and follows cues. Performers are professional in their appearance, poise and decorum as well as being an appropriate audience member.

Open, resonant, stylistically appropriate tone in all registers and ranges. Round, well matched vowels. Ability

made consistently. Tone qualities are

Student Expectations

matched and dynamics appropriately observed within the section as well as ensemble.

to identify different tone qualities. Self assess and improve technique.

culture and purpose behind its creation.

Vocal Technique Consistency Control of Ranges

Phrasing Interpretation Responsiveness Connection Contrast Dynamics Style

Clarity Openness Resonance Warmth Sound Production

Note Reading Rhythms Steady Pulse/Beat Tempo Terms & Symbols Dynamics

Literature choices Responsiveness to Conductor Appearance Professionalism

Prioritized Vocabulary and Concepts

Matching Tone Ensemble Awareness Pitch Accuracy Adjustments

Posture Diction Diaphragmatic Breathing

Inquiry, Speaking, Viewing, Listening, Writing

Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Viewing

WISR Connection(s)

Inquiry, Speaking, Listening

Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening

Listening, Speaking

Speaking, Listening

Create 4; Perform 3, 4, 6, 7; Respond 1, 5;

Create 2, 3, 4, 5; Perform 4, 5;

Perform 3, 6; Respond 4

Create 1, 6; Perform 2; Respond 2, 3, 5;

Create 1, 6; Perform 1, 3, 4, 7; Respond 1

Level 1

Perform 3, 4, 6