Third Grade Instrumental and Vocal Music Standards



Third Grade Instrumental and Vocal Music Standards

Standard 1: Reading and notating music

Benchmark 1: Rhythmic Notation

Indicator 1: Reads and notates staff, treble clef, eighth note, quarter note, half note, whole note, and corresponding rests, sharp, flat and natural signs

Indicator 2: Understands and notates basic time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4)

Indicator 3: Understands basic division of beat (duple)

Benchmark 2: Note Identification

Indicator 1: Identifies and labels lines and spaces of the treble clef

Indicator 2: Recognizes steps and skips

Indicator 3: Demonstrates ability to follow traditional notation for a simple song

Benchmark 3: Articulation Notation

Indicator 1: Understands basic dynamic and articulation markings and repeat sign

Benchmark 4: Performing alone or with others a varied repertoire of music

Indicator 1: Demonstrate an understanding of simple two-part music (e.g. rounds, ostinato, partner songs)

Standard 2: Technique

Benchmark 1: Mechanics

Indicator 1: Demonstrates locomotor movements and body percussion

Indicator 2: Understands proper diction in performance

Indicator 3: Uses appropriate posture for performing

Indicator 4: Demonstrates ability to follow simple conducting cues

Benchmark 2: Tone production

Indicator 1: Uses singing, speaking, whispering, shouting voice appropriately

Benchmark 3: Aural Skills

Indicator 1: Discriminate and imitate various sounds

Standard 3: Interpretation

Benchmark 1: Style

Indicator 1: Discriminate between steady beat and rhythm

Indicator 3: Demonstrates loud, soft, medium loud, medium soft

Benchmark 2: Expression

Indicator 1: Portrays emotion through music

Indicator 2: Moves appropriately with the music

Indicator 3: Identify and evaluate basic elements necessary for performance

Standard 4: Performance

Benchmark 1: Professionalism

Indicator 1: Dresses appropriately for performance

Indicator 2: Demonstrates knowledge of basic performance skills

Benchmark 2: Dedication

Indicator 2: Displays positive and cooperative behavior

Standard 5: Appreciation

Benchmark 1: Culture

Indicator 1: Able to distinguish different song forms (e.g. march, ballad, lullaby)

Indicator 2: Able to distinguish different styles of music (e.g. classical, jazz, rock and roll, country, folk)

Benchmark 2: Historical Periods

Indicator 1: Understands music serves a purpose in culture and history

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