Source: The provisions of this §117.38 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 4943.

• (1) Perception. The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry. The student is expected to:

  1. demonstrate characteristic vocal or instrumental timbre individually and in groups;
  2. describe in detail intervals, music notation, musical instruments, voices, and musical performances, using standard terminology; and
  3. identify music forms presented aurally and through music notation.

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• (2) Creative expression/performance. The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music. The student is expected to:

  1. perform independently with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance techniques;
  2. perform expressively, incorporating appropriate stylistic qualities;
  3. perform, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures; and
  4. demonstrate appropriate small- and large-ensemble performance techniques during formal and informal concerts.

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• (3) Creative expression/performance. The student reads and writes music notation. The student is expected to:

  1. sight-read music in treble and/or other clefs in various keys and meters;
  2. notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics, using standard symbols (manuscript or computer-generated); and
  3. interpret music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation when performing.

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• (4) Creative expression/performance. The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines. The student is expected to:

  1. create complex rhythmic and melodic phrases; and
  2. arrange complex rhythmic and melodic phrases.

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• (5) Historical/cultural heritage. The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture. The student is expected to:

  1. classify aurally-presented music representing diverse styles, periods, and cultures;
  2. describe music-related vocations and avocations;
  3. perform music representative of diverse cultures, including American and Texas heritage; and
  4. relate the content, the concepts, and the processes of subjects other than the arts to those of music.

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• (6) Response/evaluation. The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performances. The student is expected to:

  1. design and apply criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music and musical performance;
  2. evaluate the quality and effectiveness of personal musical performances;
  3. apply specific criteria appropriate for the style of the music and offer constructive suggestions for improvement; and
  4. exhibit concert etiquette during live performances in a variety of settings.

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