A-Z List


Standards Adapted for the Orthopedically Impaired

General Adaptations for use in every category and every age group

  • Make use of adaptive instruments (catalogs, music therapy sources).
  • Choose instruments appropriately.

Source for Adaptive Instruments:

            Clinically Adapted Instruments for the Multiply Handicapped: a Sourcebook Compiled by Cynthia Clark and Donna Chadwick 1979. Modulation Company:  Westford, MASS

 

Source for Choosing Instrument that is Accessible:

            Guide to the Selection of Musical Instruments with Respect to Physical Ability and  Disability.  1982  Barbra Elliot Sole Distribution, Magnamusic-Baton, 10370 Page Industrial Blvd., St. Louis MO  63132  

 

Source for Choosing Instruments for Therapeutic Programming:

            Therapy with Music:  A Manual for Allied Health Professionals.  Karen J. Miller. College of Health and Human Services.  Western Michigan University- Kalamazoo Michigan,  49088

 

Singing

Content Standard:   Students in Wisconsin will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.

Rationale:   Singing is a basic means of musical expression in all cultures.  Learning proper use of the voice in singing and speaking from an early age is vital for effective communication.  Students’ ability to use the voice effectively in singing opens the door to personal fulfillment and expression as well as to valuable activities in the school and community.

 

Performance Standards

 

by grade 4   by grade 8 by grade 12

Students in general music classes will:

 Students in general music classes will: Students in general music classes will:
*sing from memory a varied repertoire of songs  representing genres and   styles from diverse cultures. *sing music representing diverse genres and cultures, with stylistic expression appropriate for the  work being performed              *sing expressively, with technical and stylistic accuracy, a varied repertoire of vocal literature
*sing independently on pitch and in rhythm with appropriate timbre, diction, and posture, and maintain a steady tempo. 

*sing expressively, a  repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of two, on a scale of one to six, including some songs  performed by memory          

 

*demonstrate effective use of ensemble skills such as balance, intonation, rhythmic unity, and part singing when performing as part of a group
*sing expressively with appropriate dynamics, phrasing and interpretation        *sing music written in two and    three parts

*sing ostinati, partner songs, and rounds                          

 

sing accurately and with good breath control throughout their singing ranges, alone and in small and large ensembles
sing in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of the conductor

    

by grade 4   by grade 8 by grade 12

Students in choral classes will:

 Students in choral classes will: Students in choral classes who have completed one year of study will:
*sing with rhythmic accuracy *sing accurately and with good breath control  throughout their singing ranges in small and large ensembles            *sing with expression a large and varied repertoire of vocal  literature with a level of difficulty of four, on a scale of one to six, including some songs performed from memory                                                                       
*sing on pitch using neutral syllables, note name or solfege

*sing expressively, with technical accuracy  a varied repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of three on a scale of one to six, including some songs performed from memory

 

*sing music written for four    parts, with and without accompaniment

*sing music representing diverse  genres and culture with expression appropriate for the music

 *demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills

*sing music written in two, three and four parts                                      

 

by grade 4   by grade 8 by grade 12

Students in instrumental classes will:

 Students in instrumental  classes will: Students in choral classes who have completed more than one year of study will:

 

 

*sing accurately and with good breath control, alone and/or in small and large ensembles *sing with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of five, on a scale of one to six 

*sing with expression  and technical accuracy

 

  

*sing music written in more than four parts

 

*sing music written in two and three parts                                     

 

*sing in small ensembles with   one student on a part
demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills

 

Performance:  Instrumental  

Rationale:  Throughout history, people have played instruments as accompaniment, for communication, and as an important means of personal expression.  Instrumental music, thus, has a unique history and a body of quality literature written for particular instruments or groups of instruments.  Like singing, the students’ ability to perform on an instrument opens the door to personal fulfillment and expressions well as to valuable activities in the school and community.

by grade 4   by grade 8 by grade 12

Students in general music classes will:

 Students in general music classes will: Students in general music classes will:

*play on pitch, in rhythm, with appropriate dynamics and maintain a steady  tempo  

 *perform on at least one instrument, in small and large ensembles, with good playing position and good breath, bow, or stick  control     * play a varied repertoire of      music expressively and with technical and stylistic accuracy on a classroom instrument  

*play easy rhythmic,  and independently on rhythmic,  and harmonic classroom instruments  and chordal patterns accurately on at least       

*perform with expression and technical accuracy one classroom instrument a  repertoire of instrumental literature with a level of difficulty of two on a scale of   one to six      

 *play on a classroom  instrument using ensemble skills such as balance, intonation, independence and   rhythmic unity  when performing in a group

*play expressively a varied repertoire of music representing diverse genres and styles 

*perform music representing   diverse genres and cultures, with appropriate expression         *play by ear accompaniments on a harmonic instrument while singing or playing the melody  

*play independent instrumental parts while other students sing or play contrasting instruments  

 

*echo short rhythmic and melodic patterns          

   *play by ear simple accompaniments on  a harmonic instrument  

*play in groups, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of a conductor  

 

  *play in groups, blending instrumental timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of the conductor

                          

by grade 4   by grade 8 by grade 12

Students in instrumental classes will:

 Students in instrumental classes will: Students in instrumental classes who have completed one year of study will:
*perform on an instrument, in small groups and large ensembles, with correct posture and playing position   *perform on at least one instrument accurately and  independently, alone and in small and large ensembles                  

  *perform with expression and technical accuracy a large varied repertoire of  literature with a level of difficulty  of four on a scale of one to six     

 

*perform a repertoire of instrumental literature with a level of difficulty of grade one,  on a scale of one to six, using   dynamic control and demonstrating a basic understanding        

of key and time signatures

 * perform with expression and technical accuracy on a band or orchestral instrument a repertoire of instrumental    literature with a level of difficulty of  three, on a scale of one to six   *perform an appropriate part in an   ensemble, demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills  

*demonstrate basic characteristic tone on their instrument          

 

 *play melodies and accompaniments on an instrument       

 

*perform in small ensembles  
*perform independently against contrasting parts

                                                                                               

                                                                               

                                                               

 

by grade 4   by grade 8 by grade 12

Students in instrumental                                                                  classes who have                                                      completed more than one year of study will

*perform with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of instrumental literature with a level of difficulty of five, on a scale of one to six  

                                                                                                                              

                                                                                               

by grade 4   by grade 8 by grade 12
Students in choral classes will: Students in choral classes will:

  *play on a classroom instrument accurately and  independently,  in small and large ensembles                

*play their vocal part on a melodic instrument

  *play music representing divers  genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for the music           

 

*play accompaniments on melodic, rhythmic, or harmonic instruments

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