8th Grade Choir Standards

• (MU:Pr6.1.8)a Perform the music with technical accuracy, stylistic expression, and culturally authentic practices in music to convey the creator’s intent.

• (MU:Pr4.3.8)a Perform contrasting pieces of music, demonstrating as well as explaining how the music’s intent is conveyed by their interpretations of the elements of music and expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, and phrasing).

• (MU:Pr6.1.8)b Demonstrate performance decorum (such as stage presence, attire, and behavior) and audience etiquette appropriate for venue, purpose, context, and style .

• (MU:Re8.1.8)a Support personal interpretation of contrasting programs of music and explain how creators or performers apply the elements of music and expressive qualities within genres, cultures, and historical periods to convey expressive intent

• (MU:Re9.1.8)a Apply appropriate personally-developed criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.