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