Vocal+Music+Middle+School+7-8+Level

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**EL 1** Students will match pitch

 * 1) Students will demonstrate good singing posture, breath support and achieve correct intonation of a given pitch
 * 2) Students will recognize incorrect pitch and adjust either higher or lower
 * 3) Students will sing a major scale with the correct correct scale steps from a given pitch
 * 4) Students will vocally respond to Kodaly hand sings for the major scale

**EL 2 Students will read and notate music**

 * 1) Students will identify basic music symbols from the music studied
 * 2) Students will engage in simple rhythmic sight reading
 * 3) Students will engage in simple melodic sight reading
 * 4) Students will write simple rhythms and melodies

El 3 Students will recreate a varied repertoire of music through performance

 * 1) Students will perform at various concerts throughout the year
 * 2) Students will participate in Solo & Ensemble Festival
 * 3) Students will have the opportunity to student direct in the classroom and at concerts
 * 4) Students will evaluate their personal performance and stage presence

El 4 Students will listen to, analyze, evaluate, and describe music

 * 1) Students will watch and listen to videos of their own performances and provide feedback and evaluation
 * 2) Students will listen to various choral performances for written evaluation
 * 3) Students will listen to and evaluate current published choral arrangements to consider for future performance

El 5 Students will relate music to various historical and cultural traditions

 * 1) Students will listen to a variety of music representing various cultures and time periods as well as discuss their distinguishing characteristics and impact on society
 * 2) Students will perform a variety of music that reflects various cultures, styles and history
 * 3) Students will study the history of Broadway an its impact on society
 * 4) Students will gain an appreciation for the value of music in their personal lives as well as in our society