MS Music Guide

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Instrumental - 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.

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. Consider 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.

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

Accurate intonation in all ranges and registers. Pitch adjustments are made consistently. Tone qualities are matched and dynamics appropriately observed within the section as well as ensemble. Identify

Open, resonant, stylistically appropriate tone in all registers and ranges. Ability to identify different tone qualities. Self-assess to improve technique.

Student Expectations

culture and purpose behind its creation.

Consistency Control of Ranges Posture Articulations/Bowing Precision/Timing Diaphragmatic Breathing

Phrasing Interpretation Responsiveness Connection Contrast Dynamics Style

Note Reading Rhythms Steady Pulse/Beat Tempo Terms & Symbols

Literature choices Responsiveness to Conductor Appearance Professionalism

Clarity Openness Resonance Warmth Sound Production

Prioritized Vocabulary and Concepts

Matching Tone Ensemble Awareness Pitch Accuracy Adjustments

Dynamics Dictation

WISR Connection(s) Level 1 Standards: Create, Perform Respond, Connect

Inquiry, Speaking, Viewing, Listening, Writing

Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Viewing

Writing, Inquiry, Speaking, Listening

Listening, Speaking

Inquiry, Speaking, Listening

Speaking, Listening

Create 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, Perform 2, 3, 5, 8, Respond 1, 2, 3, 5; Connect 1, 3, 4

Create 1, 6; Perform 1, 3, 4, 7, 8; Respond 1, 5; Connect 2

Perform 3, 6; Respond 1, 3, 4

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

Perform 3, 5, 7, 8; Respond 4

Perform 3, 4, 6, 8