6-12 Grade Choir Learning Targets

Fine Arts, 6-12 Choir

ALT 1- Demonstrate Quality Vocal Production

AST 1.1 Tone     
AST 1.2 Intonation
AST 1.3 Blend/Balance
AST 1.4 Posture
AST 1.5 Vowel Formation
AST 1.6 Diaphragmatic Breathing

ALT 2- Perform Music with Technique

AST 2.1 Articulation/Diction
AST 2.2 Rhythm & Precision
AST 2.3 Flexibility 
AST 2.4 Part Independence            

ALT 3- Perform with Musicality

AST 3.1 Interpretation/Style
AST 3.2 Phrasing/Dynamics
AST 3.3 Expression/Sensitivity

ALT 4- Demonstrate Ensemble Skills

AST 4.1 Demonstrates understanding of effective practice habits and/or techniques.
AST 4.2 Demonstrates effective rehearsal and performance habits.
AST 4.3 Demonstrates independence in reading multi-part music literature 
AST 4.4 Demonstrate attention to and execution of rules of etiquette, appropriate to varying venues, as communicated by the director.
AST 4.5 During performance, choir members focus on director and respond to gestures and cues

ALT 5- Listen and Respond

AST 5.1 Diagnose performance of self and others using appropriate musical terminology
AST 5.2 Prescribe solutions for performance issues
AST 5.3 Demonstrate awareness of cross-curricular, cultural and/or historical context and relevance  

ALT 6- Demonstrate Music Literacy

AST 6.1 Read, interpret, and perform musical notation
AST 6.2 Demonstrate understanding and proper use of musical terminology and markings