Choir/Music TEKS

Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills

4th Grade Music

4.1.A Categorize a variety of musical sounds

4.1.B Use standard music terms

4.1.C Identify music forms presented aurally

4.2.A Sing or play an instrument

4.2.B Sing songs from diverse cultures

4.3.A Read & write music

4.3.B Read music in simple meters

4.3.C Identify music symbols

4.4.A Create rhythmic & melodic phrases

4.4.B Create simple accompaniments

4.5.A Identify aurally presented music of diverse cultures, eras, styles

4.5.B Perform music and movement from diverse cultures

4.5.C Perform music of American & Texas heritage

4.5.D Identify connections between music & other arts

4.6.A Critique music performances

4.6.B Justify music preferences/styles using music terms

4.6.C Demonstrate concert etiquette while listening/watching music performances

5th Grade Music

5.1.A Distinguish musical timbres

5.1.B Use music terms/notes/styles

5.1.C Identify music forms

5.2.A Perform music independently

5.2.B Perform music expressively

5.2.C Demonstrate small & large ensemble techniques

5.3.A Read standard notation

5.3.B Compose music

5.3.C Read & write music in various meters

5.3.D Identity music symbols & terms

5.4.A Create rhythmic & melodic phrases

5.4.B Create/Arrange simple accompaniments

5.5.A Identify aurally-presented music of diverse genres, styles, periods & cultures

5.5.B Describe music vocations & avocations

5.5.C Perform music & movement from diverse cultures

5.5.D Perform music representative of American & Texas heritage

5.5.E Relate music to other fine arts

5.6.A Evaluate musical performances & compositions

5.6.B Use music terms to evaluate personal preferences for music works & styles

5.6.C Exhibit concert etiquette while actively listening to live performances

6th Grade Music/Choir

6.1.A Individually demonstrate accurate vocal or instrumental timbre

6.1.B Use music terms to explain intervals, notes, instruments, voices, and styles

6.1.C Identify music forms presented aurally and through music literacy

6.2.A Perform independently with accuracy

6.2.B Perform expressively from memory and notation varied repertoire of diverse styles & cultures

6.2.C Demonstrate appropriate small & large ensemble techniques during formal & informal concerts

6.3.A Sight read simple music in treble clef and/or other clefs in various keys/meters

6.3.B Compose music using standard notes, symbols, meters, dynamics

6.3.C Identify music symbols/terms referring to dynamics, tempo, articulation while performing

6.4.A Create rhythmic & melodic phrases

6.4.B Arrange rhythmic & melodic phrases

6.5.A Describe aurally presented music of diverse styles, periods & cultures

6.5.B Describe music vocations & avocations

6.5.C Perform music representative of diverse cultures including American & Texas heritage

6.5.D Relate other arts to music

6.6.A Identify criteria for evaluating performances

6.6.B Evaluate the quality & effectiveness of music performances

6.6.C Exhibit concert etiquette while actively listening to varied live performances

7th Grade Music

7.1.A Demonstrate characteristic vocal or instrumental timbre individually & in groups

7.1.B Describe intervals, music notation, instruments, voices & performances using standard terms

7.1.C Identify music forms presented aurally & in notation

7.2.A Perform independently & accurately basic performance techniques

7.2.B Perform expressively from memory or notation varied repertoire of music from diverse styles & cultures

7.2.C Demonstrate appropriate small & large ensemble techniques during formal & informal concerts

7.3.A Sight read music in treble and/or other clefs in various keys/meters

7.3.B Notate meter, rhythm, pitch & dynamics using standard symbols

7.3.C Interpret music symbols & terms when performing

7.4.A Create increasingly complex rhythmic & melodic phrases

7.4.B Arrange increasingly complex rhythmic & melodic phrases

7.5.A Classify aurally presented music representing diverse genres, styles, periods & cultures

7.5.B Describe music vocations & avocations

7.5.C Perform music representative of diverse cultures including American & Texas heritage

7.5.D Relate music content/concepts to other arts & subjects

7.6.A Design & apply criteria for evaluating the quality & effectiveness of music performances

7.6.B Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of personal performances

7.6.C Exhibit concert etiquette during live performances in a variety of settings

8th Grade Music

8.1.A Demonstrate accurate vocal or instrumental timbre individually & in groups

8.1.B Describe in detail intervals, music notation, instruments, voices & musical performances using standard terms

8.1.C Identify music forms presented aurally and through music notation

8.2.A Perform independently with accuracy demonstrating fundamental skills & basic performance techniques

8.2.B Perform expressively with appropriate stylistic qualities

8.2.C Perform from memory & notation varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures

8.2.D Demonstrate appropriate small & large ensemble performance techniques during formal & informal concerts

8.3.A Sight read music in treble &/or other clefs in various keys/meters

8.3.B Notate meter, rhythm, pitch & dynamics using standard symbols

8.3.C Interpret music symbols & terms when performing

8.4.A Create complex rhythmic & melodic phrases

8.4.B Arrange complex rhythmic & melodic phrases

8.5.A Classify aurally presented music representing diverse styles, periods & cultures

8.5.B Describe music vocations & avocations

8.5.C Perform music of diverse cultures including American & Texas heritage

8.5.D Relate music content/concepts to other arts and subjects

8.6.A Design & apply criteria for evaluating the quality & effectiveness of music performances

8.6.B Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of personal music performances

8.6.C Apply specific criteria appropriate for the style of music & offer constructive criticism

8.6.D Exhibit concert etiquette during live performances in a variety of settings