https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark Subject/Grade/Concept As a district, we are moving to standards based mastery. As it relates to Performance standards, list what concept mastery benchmarks should be achieved by the completion of each grade in your discipline. "What concepts and skills should a 7th grade cellists, clarinetist, or vocalist be able to master. en-us 2017-11-13 15:26:21 UTC 2017-11-16 01:21:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png vandewalkerd https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206297407
Format:
Discipline/Grade
Description.]]> 2017-11-13 15:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206297407 evelyncchampion https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206353712 Scales on different rhythms and in a three part round]]> 2017-11-13 17:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206353712 evelyncchampion https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206354329 forte, piano, crescendo and decrescendo]]> 2017-11-13 17:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206354329 evelyncchampion https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206354541 Balance melody vs harmony]]> 2017-11-13 17:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206354541 evelyncchampion https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206354726 level 1- quarters and half notes, D major]]> 2017-11-13 17:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206354726 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206395230 Whole notes & rests, half notes & rests, quarter notes & rests, eighth notes & rests, dotted quarter/eighth note patterns. Tempo range 84 - 116


]]> 2017-11-13 18:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206395230 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206427028 Basic finger/hand/arm flexibility.
Visual rhythmic recognition (clapping flash cards in quarters and halves notes/rests).
D major 1 octave in unison and multi-part rounds.]]> 2017-11-13 18:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206427028 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206428190 loud/soft/louder/softer]]> 2017-11-13 19:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206428190 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206430163 D, G, and C major- 1 or 2 octave depending on the instrument. ]]> 2017-11-13 19:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206430163 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206431055 primary focus is correct use of bow since this is 95% of what it takes to achieve a good tone on a string instrument.]]> 2017-11-13 19:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206431055 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206432879 students should be able to demonstrate correct position, posture, and fluidity of motion in the right arm as it relates to bow use.]]> 2017-11-13 19:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206432879 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206434411 All rhythms and tempos from 6th grade plus sixteeth note patterns and triplets.
Tempo range 72 - 132]]> 2017-11-13 19:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206434411 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206436957 All rhythms and tempos from 6th and 7th plus duple and compound rhythms.
Tempo range 64 - 152]]> 2017-11-13 19:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206436957 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206439170 Demonstrate a characteristic tone quality
Band/7th and 8th
Demonstrate characteristic tone quality with beauty, control and blend]]> 2017-11-13 19:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206439170 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206440271 Long tones, interval studies, scale patterns Bb and Eb, rhythm exercises
Band/7th and 8th
Long tones, interval studies, scale patterns F, Bb, Eb, Ab, chorals, articulation, rhythm exercises


]]> 2017-11-13 19:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206440271 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206487260 piano, forte, chorale, march
Band/7th and 8th
pianissimo, piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, forte, fortissimo, chorale, march, dance, swing, contemporary, folk song, etc.

]]> 2017-11-13 20:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206487260 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206488727 characteristic tone with balance and blend and a general understanding of intonation
Band/7th and 8th
characteristic tone with balance and blend and an capable of playing with correct intonation and an understanding of pitch tendencies and correction methods]]> 2017-11-13 20:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206488727 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206489986 technical proficiency on whole, half, quarter, eighth note patterns in Bb and Eb
Band/7th and 8th
technical proficience on all 6th grade patterns plus sixteenth, and triplet patterns in F, Bb, Eb, and Ab]]> 2017-11-13 20:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206489986 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206490731 Grade 1 or 1 1/2 literature
Band/7th
Grade 2 or 2 1/2 literature
Band/8th
Grade 3 literature]]> 2017-11-13 21:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206490731 stalling https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206662860
All students are able to play and understand duple and compound rhythms.  They also must understand pitch and intonation as well as balance, dynamics and all other markings found in concert music.  

Understanding of key signature and accidentals is also stressed in every grade.]]> 2017-11-14 12:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206662860 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206780728 Thompson, Nicole
basic tetrachords on the G, D, and A strings with proper left hand technique and bow hold, paralell to bridge]]> 2017-11-14 15:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206780728 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206781552 Thompson, Nicole
Lanes for the bow with emphasis on using the lane for the dynamic we are striving to achieve, as well as proper bow weight and distribution]]> 2017-11-14 15:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206781552 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206782196 Thompson, Nicole
bow distribution and left hand technique. Listen louder than you play.]]> 2017-11-14 15:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206782196 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206783166 Thompson, Nicole
Counting and singing with the metronome]]> 2017-11-14 15:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206783166 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206783649 Thompson, Nicole
proper left hand technique and bow hold]]> 2017-11-14 15:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206783649 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206784145 Thompson, Nicole
Essential Elements book 1 and level 1 sheet music

]]> 2017-11-14 15:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206784145 nelsone10 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206819749 6- D scale various rhythms and patterns. Say/read/write notes and rhythms
7-D, C, G scale 1 or 2 octave. 
8- beginning position work.

]]> 2017-11-14 16:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206819749 jcbarket https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206820200 A 7th grade cellist should be able to play various rhtyhms on the cello creating a quality (not scratchy or superfluous) sound. Students should also be able to create a sustained sound that does not loose substance at the end of the stroke]]> 2017-11-14 16:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206820200 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206822573 Long tones, scale patterns Bb and Eb, rhythm exercises, 5 note chorales]]> 2017-11-14 16:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206822573 nelsone10 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206823005 sing and think about where you breath and make sure it matches your bow changes. practice loud part quiet and quiet parts loud. Listening to lots of professional music ]]> 2017-11-14 16:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206823005 jcbarket https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206823164 1. Scales with various bowings.
2. Count out loud and play various rhythms.
3. For 8th Grade, I really like the Chorales in EE Book 3.]]> 2017-11-14 16:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206823164 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206823755 Long tones, scale patterns F, Bb, Eb, Ab, chorales, articulation, rhythm exercises, sight reading

]]> 2017-11-14 16:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206823755 nelsone10 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206824008 make sure your harmony knows the melody and counter melody. Intonation- we take a few measures each day and focus of each note and chord throughout. ]]> 2017-11-14 16:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206824008 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206824614 Characteristic tone, making progress in areas of beauty, blend, control]]> 2017-11-14 16:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206824614 jcbarket https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206824715 For 6th grade, students should develop the ability to play at various parts of the bow to achieve dynamic changes and clear articulations.
In 7th grade, I introduce vibrato.
By 8th grade, students should be able to vibrate comfortably and play many different dynamic levels and articulations.]]> 2017-11-14 16:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206824715 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206825437 6: piano, forte, crescendo, decrescendo

7: adding mp, mf, chorale and march style

8: adding pp, ff, and additional styles such as swing

]]> 2017-11-14 16:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206825437 nelsone10 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206825810 count/clap/pizzacato/arco- we 4-8-12 measures at a time. Always with a metronome for the first few weeks, and then again right before the concert. 

I just got a great book from alfred for rhythm exercises. Called Rhythm Workshop. ]]> 2017-11-14 16:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206825810 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206826527 6 - identify melody vs accomp.
7/8 - balance all parts, can melody be heard?]]> 2017-11-14 16:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206826527 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206827578 6 - simple meters whole, half, quarter, 8th
7/8 - dotted rhythms, 6/8time]]> 2017-11-14 16:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206827578 tylerlehrlich https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206927328 Minor Scales]]> 2017-11-14 19:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206927328 tylerlehrlich https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206929602 High quality tone @ extended range of instrument

Advanced control of vibrato speed & depth ]]> 2017-11-14 19:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206929602 tylerlehrlich https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206930964 Blending w/ section, family, and ensemble at more challenging rhythmic passages, extended ranges, faster tempi]]> 2017-11-14 19:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206930964 tylerlehrlich https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206933831 Singing divisi, SATB
Sight singing SATB
Ear Training at mastery level (play root, sing fifth, etc.)]]> 2017-11-14 19:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/206933831 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045427 TW]]> 2017-11-15 03:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045427 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045621
TW]]> 2017-11-15 03:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045621 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045693 2017-11-15 03:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045693 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045694 TW]]> 2017-11-15 03:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045694 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045943 TW]]> 2017-11-15 04:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207045943 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207046150 2017-11-15 04:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207046150 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207046275 2017-11-15 04:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207046275 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207047890 Sustained sound supported by air sounding with clarity, beauty, and control]]> 2017-11-15 04:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207047890 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207048580 Call and response on pitches and rhythms.
Brass Buzz specific pitches or sequences of pitches.
Hum or sing specific pitches of sequences of pitches.
Sing or identify simple note sequences using scale degrees.
Breathing exercises
Finger and name exercises

Band / 7-8
Long tones, lip slurs, scales, articulation studies, attack-sustain-release, dynamic control, chorales, pass notes from one section to another, rhythm studies, breathing exercises



]]> 2017-11-15 04:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207048580 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207049633 Introduction of loud and soft - breathing exercises to understand type of air needed, dynamic vocabulary, hum or sing to understand phrasing, air exercises on finger before playing, work on simple, recognizable melodies and relate lyrics to phrasing

Band / 7-8
Expand knowledge of dynamic terms, breathing exercises
Chorales
Articulation studies
Discussion of mood, styles of music, genres
Model on instrument desired sound
Play recorded examples of music for aural understanding ]]> 2017-11-15 04:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207049633 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207050331 Focus on tone quality, correct embouchure, proper posture, and aural skills to aid with intonation and blend
Introduce melody and harmony

Band / 7-8
Continue to develop tone quality
Develop an understanding of melody, harmony, rhythmic accompaniment, and chords
Pyramid of sound
Learn pitch tendencies of instruments

]]> 2017-11-15 04:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207050331 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207052415

Values of whole/half/quarter/eighth / dotted half - notes and rests
Introduction of counting system
Count and clap rhythms
Steady beat 

Band 7/8
Values of dotted rhythms, 6/8, cut time, sixteenths at varying tempos]]> 2017-11-15 04:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207052415 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207053515 Students should be able to clap and count rhythms, finger and name pitches, and understanding simple exercises as they relate to scales



Combine techniques above when applied to Grade 1 literature

Band / 7
Students should be able to read notes, rhythms, and observe symbols / markings such as dynamics, repeats, crescendo / descrescendo, articulations, style, and phrasing when applied to Grade 2 literature

Band / 8
Students shoujld be able to read notes, rhythms, and observe symbols/markings such as dynamics, repeats, crescendo,/decrescendo, articulations, style, phrasing, multiple key signatures, multiple time signatures, with expression and beauty when applied to Grade 2.5 - 3 literature.]]> 2017-11-15 04:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207053515 nsahora https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207359263 long tones with even tone.  working to keep bow changes steady.

]]> 2017-11-15 18:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207359263 nsahora https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207359520 basic q/8th rhythms with D, G, and C major scales. Rounds in 3-4 parts. ]]> 2017-11-15 18:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207359520 nsahora https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207359990 p/mp/mf/f differences in bow placement/usage
short vs. long tones. ]]> 2017-11-15 18:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207359990 nsahora https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207360574 sing your part!  
correct bow hold/placement are the keys to good balance and blend]]> 2017-11-15 18:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207360574 nsahora https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207360999 call and response.
pepperoni pizza, hot taco/taco bell, quarters and halfs...]]> 2017-11-15 18:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207360999 nsahora https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207361690 two feet flat, bottom on the edge, non-Tommy squashing hand position, bent thumb, curved pinky, lazy man leaning forward, scroll matches your nose, not your belly button. 
If they can't master the basic set-up, they are setting themselves up to fail. ]]> 2017-11-15 18:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207361690 amosliu https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207471670 in addition to scale warmups, echo the pitches the teacher/student plays focusing on specific finger patterns.]]> 2017-11-15 23:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207471670 amosliu https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207471825 -Understand the roles of melody, harmony, and accompaniment parts. 
-Awareness and demonstrating matching bow lengths and speed within sections to blend sound.]]> 2017-11-15 23:03:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207471825 amosliu https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207472314 Finger pattern warm-up
 on all 5 strings (E, A, D, G, C)]]> 2017-11-15 23:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207472314 amosliu https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207473234 -Lane 3 , T-shape bowing
-perform full, upper/lower half, and middle part of the bow.
-Hill vs Valley RH wrist posture]]> 2017-11-15 23:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207473234 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207482362 6th Grade:

Breathing, Singing, Buzzing (brass) Long tones, Rhythm and Articulation exercises, call and response using notes learned, Ear training, Lip slurs (basic)

7th/8th Grade:

Breathing, Singing, Buzzing (brass), Long tones, Rhythm and Articulation exercises, Lip slurs, Scales, Chorales]]> 2017-11-16 00:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207482362 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207486153 6th Grade: 

Loud/Soft
Using Breathing exercises to understand control of dynamics through air, and also style (legato, staccato)
Singing style
Listening to tons of musical examples and even more modeling
Introduce pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff
Introduce most styles, and play what we can

7th/8th Grade: 

Style and dynamics through breathing and using 1-10 volume
pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, fff
Chorales
Articulation studies
Styles of music, lots of listening and modeling
 ]]> 2017-11-16 00:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207486153 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207489283 Humming, Singing (scales in rounds)
Listening to your: trio, part, section, part, and entire ensemble
Playing scales in rounds
Matching the model sound of teacher or student(s)
Passing notes between students


]]> 2017-11-16 01:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207489283 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207490377 6th Grade: 

Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth Notes
Varied tempos, and even accelerando's and ritardando's

7th/8th Grade:

Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Sixteenth, Triplets, Dotted rhythms, 6/8, cut time 
Varied tempos, with accelerando's and ritardando's as well]]> 2017-11-16 01:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207490377 https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207491337 Correct Posture, Breathing (OH-HO), Facility, Hand position
Performing (rhythms, dynamics, scales, etc) on scales known: 6th Grade- 4, 7th Grade- 6, 8th Grade- 8]]> 2017-11-16 01:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vandewalkerd/benchmark/wish/207491337