High School Chorus

Standard 1: Sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

Benchmark: Sing music written in four parts

a. TLW sing independently his/her part in written music

Benchmark: Demonstrate ensemble skills

a. TLW sing using ensemble skills, i.e.: balance, blend, intonation, dynamics, phrasing, diction

b. TLW demonstrate appropriate character in a performance setting

Standard 3: Read and notate music

Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to read rhythm and pitch

a. TLW count specified rhythms

b. TLW identify pitches on a staff

c. TLW interpret musical signs, i.e.: time signatures, staccato, legato, ties

Standard 4: Listen to, analyze, and interpret music

Benchmark: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret music

a. TLW describe emotions evoked by listening to selected music

b. TLW analyze a musical performance