Beginning Chorus

<p>Students will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate proper posture, breath control, and mouth shape for good tone.</li>
<li>Understand the basics of reading music and corresponding musical interpretation for accurate performance of pitch, rhythm, time signature, key signature, tempo, and expressive markings.</li>
<li>Develop the ability to match pitch accurately using a diatonic pitch system and maintain a part within the ensemble.</li>
<li>Create simple rhythmic or melodic improvisations, 1 to 2 measures in length.</li>
<li>Respond to conducting gestures.</li>
<li>Demonstrate learning through appropriate performances and presentations at the level og Grade I or II.</li>
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