District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

 

Concert Strings 1
Course Number: MU.CONCST1
Overview
This is a Level II high school instrumental music class. This class requires some playing experience. This is a training group to prepare students with skills necessary to participate in a Level III high school music class. Literature is geared to the member's abilities with emphasis being placed on improvement of tone quality, reading skills and technical proficiency. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student's grade.
Prerequisite: A Level I string class or teacher approval.
Course Length: 2 Quarters 
Grade Level: 9 - 12  Credit per Semester: 1
Additional Credit Information: Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities or Elective)
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Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Ability to perform on an instrument at Level II or beyond.
  • Ability to read Level II musical notation.
  • Ability to write basic musical notation.
  • Ability to identify and understand musical structure.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  •  How do we determine what needs to be improved in a performance? 
  •  How do we improve the performance?
  •  How do we improve music reading?
  •  How do we improve our ability to write musical notation?
  •  How do we analyze music?
  •  Why analyze music?

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