HS ORCHESTRA III CURRICULUM YEAR AT A GLANCE

TEXT: Essential Techniques for Strings, and Advanced Techniques for Strings THE LEARNER WILL: 1st 9-Weeks 2nd 9-Weeks 3rd 9-Weeks 4th 9-Weeks Identify, define and write combinations of whole, half, quarter, barred and single eighths, Identify, define and write all previously learned elements in addition to: Identify, define and write all previously learned elements in addition to Identify, define and write all previously learned elements in addition to barred and single sixteenths, dotted half, dotted quarter notes, triplet, ties and syncopated identify and define styles of march, motet, opera, and musical theater; all identify define style of gospel jazz and zydeco; all intervals by quality; classify identify and define the styles spirituals, beats, and hip-hop; idenitfy and rhythms with corresponding rests; multi-measure rests; 4/4, Common, 3/4 2/4, Cut, 6/8, 9/8, intervals through an octave by quality; composers' time period. musical examples based on genre, style culture, and period. define sul tasto and sul ponticello. 12/8 and asymetric time signatures; instrumental staff pitches 2 ledger lines above and below; grand staff from two ledger lines above and below; to violas read treble clef, cello and bass read tenor clef; accidentals; treble, alto and bass clefs; repeat sign; da capo al coda; dal segno al coda; dal segno al fine; 1st and 2nd ending; binary and ternary forms; fermata; dynamics (pp- ff); crescendo and decrescendo; down bow and up bow; addition to double stops; dominant chord structure with proper terms (root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, etc.). Identify and define: arco and pizzicato, bow lift, left hand pizzicato; staccato and legato; slurs; hooked bow, accents, marcato, martele, loure, spiccato; allegro, andante, moderato, vivace, maestoso, adagio, largo, a tempo, allegretto; accelerando and ritardando; cantabile, dolce, con forza; instrument parts and bow; scale degrees in all known keys; all diatonic intervals; circle of 5ths and order of sharps and flats; major/minor chord qualities with proper terms (root, 3rd, 5th). Conduct in known simple and compound meters.addition to musical textures of homophony, polyphony, and monophony; styles and symbols of anthem, contata and symphony; sonata allegro form; keys of selected literature; conducts group from simple scores.

Identify and perform with a mature characteristic sound two octave scales, arpeggios and Identify and perform with a mature characteristic sound previously Identify and perform with a mature characteristic sound all previously Identify and perform with a mature characteristic sound all previously scales in 3rd in the major keys of D, G, C, B Flat, E Flat, A, E, F and the minor keys of b, a, e; one known two octave scales, arpeggios and scales in 3rd in addition to the known scales in addition to two octave scales in the keys of g minor, and c known scales in addition to three octave scales in the key of Bb Major, and octave chromatic sul D; three octave scales in the major keys of D, G, C, F and A; one octave keys of B Major and three octave E Major. minor. Eb Major. Theory chromantic sul A with correct fingerings. Literacy Using the standard system and Eastman system count, clap and perform with characteristic Using the standard system and Eastman system count, clap and perform all previously learned rhythms with increasing difficulty. tone whole, half, quarter, barred and single eighths, barred and single sixteenths, dotted half, dotted quarter, dotted eighth, triplet, ties and syncopated rhythms with corresponding rests; multi-measure rests; 4/4, Common, 3/4 2/4, Cut, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 and asymetric time signatures.

Perform combination of whole, half, quarter, barred and single eighths, barred and single Perform with a mature, characteristic sound all previously learned Perform with a mature, characteristic sound all previously learned elements. sixteenths, dotted half, dotted quarter notes, triplet, ties and syncopated rhythms; compound elements in addition to Violins read 8va, and cello read treble. rhythmic patterns from dotted half notes to sixteenth notes with corresponding rests; multi- measure rests; 4/4, Common, 3/4 2/4, Cut, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 and asymetric time signatures; Repeat sign; da capo al coda; dal segno al coda; dal segno al fine; 1st and 2nd ending; fermata; dynamics (pp-ff); crescendo and decrescendo; down bow and up bow; arco and pizzicato, bow lift, left hand pizzicato; staccato, legato, slurs, hooked bow, accents, marcato, martele, loure, spiccato, double stops.

Sight read, alone and in groups, combinations of whole, half, quarter, barred and single Sight read, alone and in groups, all previously learned elements with a mature, characteristic sound with increasing levels of difficulty. eighths, barred sixteenth notes, dotted half, and dotted quarter notes with corresponding rests; multi-measure rests; 4/4, 3/4 2/4, Cut and 6/8 time signatures; repeat sign; dynamics (pp- ff); crescendo and decrescendo; down bow and up bow; arco, pizzicato, slur, bow lift, left hand pizzicato, staccato, legato, hooked bow, accents, simple double stops; da capo al coda, dal segno al coda, dal segno al fine, 1st and 2nd ending, fermata; accelerando and ritardando; in the keys of D,G,C major and relative minor keys; violas read treble clef, cello and bass read tenor clef. Self evaluate and correct sitting and standing posture, foot position; LH shape, wrist position, arm position; bow hold; RH arm position; bowing motion with appropriate bow weight, bow speed and bow placement; use of shoulder rests or chair straps. Self evaluate and correct proper instrument care and hygenic practices (including short fingernail length). Mechanics Perform with a mature, characteristic sound for various musical genres by executing correct fingerings and accurate intonation applying refined control of bow weight, bow speed, bow usage, bow placement, rapid string crossings with slurs, triple stops, sul ponticello and sul tasto and varied vibrato speeds. Perform in the Technique following positions with correct shifting technique: Violin/VIola 1/2 through 7th and higher; Cello/Bass 1/2 through thumb and higher. Demonstrate ability to hear and match pitches by singing with accurate intonation individually and within sections. Craft a musical phrase using dynamics, bowing and vibrato. Tune instrument by fifths or harmonics individually or in group settings. Listens to pitch and tunes for accuracy in sections and across the ensemble HS ORCHESTRA III CURRICULUM YEAR AT A GLANCE Perform and listen to a variety of musical performances including a minimum of two concerts per semester. Analzye relationships of music concepts to other academic disciplines. Exhibit informed concert etiquette as a performer and an audience member in a variety of settings. Performance Create and apply their own specific criteria to evaluate performances for quality and effectiveness in various performance settings. Listen to and evaluate exemplary models of performances in live and recorded settings. Develop self evaluation process for improvement in individual, and group settings. Offer constructive Musicianship suggestions for improvement. Create a short piece including melody and rhythm. Discuss music's relevence in culture and society. Analzye music-related careers and hobbies. Generate tools to prepare for college, and career path including a portfolio, and resume.