Below is a list of all of the california music standards that are used here at Hall Middle School for Band/Jazz/General Music:
1.1 - Read, write and perform ionian, melodic minor, harmonic minor and aeolian scales (scale/arpeggio/thirds/patterns)
1.2 - Read, write and perform rhythmic/melodic notation that is syncopated and in mixed meters
1.3 - Transcribe simple melodies
1.4 - Sight-read accurately and expressively
1.5 - Analyze and compare the use of musical elements representing various genres, styles and cultures
1.7 - Explain how musical elements are used to create specific music events
2.3 - Perform on an instrument a repertoire of instrumental literature representing various genres, styles and cultures with expression, technical accuracy, tone quality and articulation, by oneself and in an ensemble
2.4 - Compose short pieces
2.7 - Improvise short/medium length melodies to be performed with accompaniment
3.1 - Compare and contrast the functions music serves and the place of musicians in society in various cultures
3.2 - Identify and explain the influences of various cultures on music in early US history
3.4 - Compare and contrast the distinguishing characteristics of musical genres and styles from a variety of cultures
3.5 - Perform music from diverse genres, cultures and time periods
4.1 - Use detailed criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of musical performances and compositions and apply the criteria to personal listening and performing
4.2 - Apply detailed criteria appropriate for the genre and style of the music to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements and improvisations, by oneself and others.
4.3 - Explain how and why people use and respond to specific music from different musical cultures found in the US
4.4 - Compare the means used to create images or evoke feelings and emotions in music works from a minimum of two different music cultures found in the US
5.2 - Describe how music is composed and adapted for use in film, video, radio and tv
5.3 - Describe the skills necessary for composing music