Vocal Ensemble 2 Test Blueprint
1303450_2016_BPSFE_HS_MUS_VOCALENSEMBLE2.fl.brevard
Course Information:
| Course Number | 1303450 | COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students with previous vocal ensemble experience continue building musicianship and performance skills through the study of high-quality music in diverse styles. Student musicians learn to selfassess and collaborate as they rehearse, perform, and study relevant musical styles and time periods. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. |
| Course Length: | 1 | |
| Course Level: | 2 | |
| Course Credit: | 1.0 | |
| Graduation Requirements: | Performing/Fine Arts (PF) | |
| SECTION A - RESPONDING ITEMS 30% of EXAM 30-40 minutes | Number of Items by Item Type | Pts | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG IDEA % | WEIGHT E=essential I=important NTK=nice_to_know | DOK | Benchmark | Benchmark text | Selected Response 1 pt | Short Answer 2 pts | Extended Response 4 pts | Points 21-23 pts |
| C = 12% | E | MU.912.C.2.2 | Evaluate performance quality in recorded and/or live performances. | 0-8 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 8 | |
| E | MU.912.C.3.1 | Make critical evaluations, based on exemplary models, of the quality and effectiveness of performances and apply the criteria to personal development in music. | ||||||
| H = 4% | I | MU.912.H.1.5 | Analyze music within cultures to gain understanding of authentic performance practices. | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0 | 3 | |
| O = 12% | I | MU.912.O.1.1 | Evaluate the organizational principles and conventions in musical works and discuss their effect on structure. | 0-8 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 8 | |
| E | MU.912.O.3.1 | Analyze expressive elements in a musical work and describe how the choices and manipulations of the elements support, for the listener, the implied meaning of the composer/performer. | ||||||
| E | MU.912.O.3.2 | Interpret and perform expressive elements indicated by the musical score and/or conductor. | ||||||
| NtK = 2% | NTK | MU.912.F.3.2 | Summarize copyright laws that govern printed, recorded, and on-line music to promote legal and responsible use of intellectual property and technology. | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0 | 2 | |
| SECTION B - PERFORMING TASKS 70% of EXAM 15 minutes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Item Mode | DOK | Benchmark | Benchmark text |
| P = 56% | 4 | MU.912.S.2.1 | Apply the ability to memorize and internalize musical structure, accurate and expressive details, and processing skills to the creation or performance of music literature. |
| 4 | MU.912.S.2.2 | Transfer expressive elements and performance techniques from one piece of music to another. | |
| 4 | MU.912.S.3.1 | Synthesize a broad range of musical skills by performing a varied repertoire with expression, appropriate stylistic interpretation, technical accuracy, and kinesthetic energy. | |
| 4 | MU.912.S.3.5 | Develop and demonstrate proper vocal or instrumental technique. | |
| O = 14% | 4 | MU.912.S.3.2 | Sight-read music accurately and expressively to show synthesis of skills. |
| BEST ASSESSED IN CLASSROOM | |
|---|---|
| Benchmark | Benchmark text |
| MU.912.C.1.1 | Apply listening strategies to promote appreciation and understanding of unfamiliar musical works. |
| MU.912.C.2.1 | Evaluate and make appropriate adjustments to personal performance in solo and ensembles. |
| MU.912.H.2.4 | Examine the effects of developing technology on composition, performance, and acquisition of music. |
| MU.912.S.1.3 | Arrange a musical work by manipulating two or more aspects of the composition. |
