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1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

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Grades K-4

a. sing independently, on pitch and in rhythm, with appropriate timbre, diction, and posture, and maintain a steady tempo

b. sing expressively, with appropriate dynamics, phrasing, and interpretation

c. sing from memory a varied repertoire of songs representing genres and styles from diverse cultures

d. sing ostinatos, partner songs, and rounds

e. sing in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of a conductor

Grades 5-8

a. sing accurately and with good breath control throughout their singing ranges, alone and in small and large ensembles

b. sing with expression and technical accuracy a repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory

c. sing music representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for the work being performed

d. sing music written in two and three parts

Students who participate in a choral ensemble:

e. sing with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory

Grades 9-12

Proficient:

a. sing with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of 4, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory

b. sing music written in four parts, with and without
accompaniment

c. demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills

Advanced:

d. sing with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of 5, on a scale of 1 to 6

e. sing music written in more than four parts

f. sing in small ensembles with one student on a part

MEMT 450
Lindsay Link
Fall 2007