Georgia Performance Standards for Chorus/Novice



Georgia Performance Standards for Chorus/Novice

Strand: Sings alone and with others

MUS.CHO-N.1.1 Vocal Production

The learner will be able to identify basic vocal anatomy, and demonstrate proper body alignment and breathing techniques in order to produce an appropriate choral tone.

   

MUS.CHO-N.1.2 Scales and Tonal Memory

The learner will be able to sing major, natural minor, and chromatic scales and internalize and sing a series of intervals including 2nds, 3rds, cadential 4ths and 5ths, and octaves using solfeggio in an ensemble.

   

MUS.CHO-N.1.3 Diction

The learner will be able to reproduce the pure vowel sounds ah, eh, ee, oh, oo, recognize the multiple vowel sounds, and identify and articulate voiced and unvoiced consonants.

   

MUS.CHO-N.1.4 Aural Skills

The learner will be able to apply listening skills to match pitch and adjust intonation within the ensemble.

 

MUS.CHO-N.1.5 Blend and Balance

The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to blend with other singers and sing with attention to balance between voice parts.

 

MUS.CHO-N.1.6 Expression

The learner will be able to demonstrate and apply dynamics, tempo, phrasing, and textual meaning to all repertoire.

   

MUS.CHO-N.1.7 Repertoire

The learner will be able to perform secular and non-secular music written in unison and with harmony, with and without accompaniment, in more than one language, equivalent to level M or D literature, found on the GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) repertoire list.

   

MUS.CHO-N.1.8 Conducting

The learner will be able to demonstrate and respond to basic conducting patterns and gestures incorporating stylistic interpretation in simple meter.

   

MUS.CHO-N.1.10 Concert Etiquette

The learner will be able to demonstrate proper concert etiquette as a performer.

 

Strand: Plays instruments alone and with others 

MUS.CHO-N.1.9 Instrumental Performance

The learner will be able to incorporate classroom instruments to enhance music learning.

 

Strand: Reading and notating music 

MUS.CHO-N.2.1 Reading

The learner will be able to read and sing music equivalent to level M or D literature found on the GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) repertoire list, in an ensemble.

 

MUS.CHO-N.2.2 Notation

The learner will be able to read and write pitches and rhythms from basic aural and visual examples in standard music notation.

   

MUS.CHO-N.2.3 Notation: Software

The learner will be able to use available music instruction and notation software.

 

Strand: Compose, arrange, and improvise music 

MUS.CHO-N.3.1 Improvisation

The learner will be able to improvise simple rhythmic and melodic patterns.

   

MUS.CHO-N.3.2 Composition

The learner will be able to create simple rhythms and melodies. 

 

MUS.CHO-N.3.3 Music Technology

The learner will be able to create original rhythms and melodies using available multimedia applications and technology.

 

Strand: Analyze, describe, and evaluate music 

MUS.CHO-N.4.1 Elements of a Choral Score

The learner will be able to listen and describe melody, harmony, rhythm, meter, dynamics, texture, voicing, form, style, and instrumental accompaniment.

   

MUS.CHO-N.4.2 Performance Evaluation

The learner will be able to describe and evaluate individual and group performances by offering suggestions for improvement.

 

Strand: Music in relation to culture/history 

MUS.CHO-N.5.1 Concert Etiquette - Listening

The learner will be able to demonstrate proper etiquette as an active listener.

   

MUS.CHO-N.5.2 Characteristics of Repertoire

The learner will be able to identify distinguishing characteristics of secular and non-secular repertoire representing a variety of periods, composers, cultures, styles, and/or genres.

 

Strand: Music in relation to other disciplines 

MUS.CHO-N.6.1 Interdisciplinary Connection

The learner will be able to find and describe correlations between vocal/choral music and other disciplines.

   

MUS.CHO-N.6.2 Relating Text to Music

The learner will be able to describe and discuss the relationship between music and text in choral literature.

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