Level IV

Evaluate exemplary musical examples using technology and available live performances.

Analyze advanced musical textures while using a melodic reading system.

Analyze concepts of music notation, intervals, and chord structure using appropriate terminology.

Analyze concepts of rhythm and meter using appropriate terminology and counting system.

Analyze musical forms in music selected for performance and listening.

Analyze concepts of balance and blend using appropriate terminology.

Analyze musical styles and genres such as cantata, opera, zydeco, motet, hip-hop, symphony, anthem, march, beats, musical theatre, gospel jazz, and spirituals.

Analyze concepts of music such as rhythm, meter, melody, harmony, texture, key, expression markings, dynamics, and timbre using literature selected for performance.

Analyze and apply health and wellness concepts related to music practice such as body mechanics, repetitive motion injury prevention, first-aid training, hearing protection, vocal health, hydration, and appropriate hygienic practices.

Read and notate music that incorporates advanced melodies and rhythms.

Interpret music symbols and expressive terms.

Demonstrate mature, characteristic sound appropriate for the genre.

Analyze and apply psychomotor and kinesthetic skills such as appropriate posture, breathing, text, diction, articulation, vibrato, bowings, fingerings, phrasing, independent manual dexterities, and percussion techniques.

Demonstrate rhythmic accuracy using complex patterns at an appropriate tempo.

Demonstrate observance of key signatures and modalities.

Demonstrate correct intonation, appropriate phrasing, and appropriate dynamics.

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Exhibit mature, characteristic sound appropriate for the genre while sight reading.

Refine and apply psychomotor and kinesthetic skills such as appropriate posture, breathing, text, diction, articulation, vibrato, bowings, fingerings, phrasing, independent manual dexterities, and percussion techniques while sight reading.

Demonstrate correct articulation and rhythmic accuracy while sight reading using a counting system within an appropriate tempo.

Demonstrate observance of multiple key signatures and changing modalities while sight reading.

Demonstrate use of a melodic reading system such as solfège, numbers, letter names, note names, or scale degrees while sight reading.

Demonstrate application of dynamics and phrasing while sight reading.

Demonstrate accurate intonation while sight reading using concepts such as vowel shapes, ensemble blend, and just intonation.

Discriminate representative examples of music by genre, style, culture, and historical period.

Evaluate the relevance of music to societies and cultures.

Define the relationships between music content and concepts and other academic disciplines.

Explain a variety of music and music-related career options.

Analyze and evaluate the impact of technologies, ethical issues, and economic factors on music, performers, and performances.

Generate tools for college and career preparation such as curricula vitae, electronic portfolios, personal resource lists, performance recordings, social media applications, repertoire lists, and audition and interview techniques.

Exhibit informed concert etiquette as a performer and an audience member during live and recorded performances in a variety of settings.

Create and apply specific criteria for evaluating performances of various musical styles.

Create and apply specific criteria for offering constructive feedback using a variety of musical performances.

Develop processes for self-evaluation and select tools for personal artistic improvement.

Evaluate musical performances and compositions by comparing them to similar or exemplary models and offering constructive suggestions for improvement.