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Jazz Ensemble
Semester 1
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Essential Skills Embedded throughout the SDOW Curriculum
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Ongoing Standards:
Jazz Style

Common Vocabulary:
Articulation, Genres, Tone, Time/Feel		DOKIntroduce (I)
Developing (D)
Master (M)
Reinforce (R)
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MU:Pr4.2.E.IIIaExamine, evaluate, and critique, using music reading skills where appropriate, how the structure and context impact and inform prepared and improvised performances.5D
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MU:Pr4.3.E.IIIaDemonstrate how understanding the style, genre, and context of a varied repertoire of music informs prepared and improvised performances as well as performers’ technical skill to connect with the audience.5I
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MU:Pr5.3.E.IIaDevelop and apply appropriate rehearsal strategies to address individual and ensemble challenges in a varied repertoire of music, and evaluate their success.5D
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MU:Cr6.1.E.IIIaDemonstrate an understanding and mastery of the technical demands and expressive qualities of the music through prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire representing diverse cultures, styles, genres, and historical periods in multiple types of ensembles.5D
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MU:Pr6.1.E.IIIbDemonstrate an ability to connect with audience members before and during the process of engaging with and responding to them through prepared and improvised performances.5D
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Ongoing Standards:
Performance

Common Vocabulary:
Balance, Blend, Intonation, Vertical Alignment, Phrasing, Genres
DOKIntroduce (I)
Developing (D)
Master (M)
Reinforce (R)
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CodeStandard
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MU:Pr4.2.E.IIIaExamine, evaluate, and critique, using music reading skills where appropriate, how the structure and context impact and inform prepared and improvised performances.5D
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MU:Pr4.3.E.IIIaDemonstrate how understanding the style, genre, and context of a varied repertoire of music informs prepared and improvised performances as well as performers’ technical skill to connect with the audience.5D
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MU:Pr5.3.E.IIaDevelop and apply appropriate rehearsal strategies to address individual and ensemble challenges in a varied repertoire of music, and evaluate their success.5D
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MU:Cr6.1.E.IIIaDemonstrate an understanding and mastery of the technical demands and expressive qualities of the music through prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire representing diverse cultures, styles, genres, and historical periods in multiple types of ensembles.5D
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MU:Pr6.1.E.IIIbDemonstrate an ability to connect with audience members before and during the process of engaging with and responding to them through prepared and improvised performances.5D
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Ongoing Standards:
Listening

Common Vocabulary:
Transcription, Analysis, Connection
DOKIntroduce (I)
Developing (D)
Master (M)
Reinforce (R)
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CodeStandard
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MU:Re7.2.E.IIIaDemonstrate and justify how the analysis of structures, contexts, and performance decisions inform the response to music.5D
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MU:Re8.1.E.IIIaJustify interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical works by comparing and synthesizing varied researched sources, including reference to other art forms.5D
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MU:Re9.1.E.IIIaDevelop and justify evaluations of music, programs of music, and performances based on criteria, personal decision-making, research, and understanding of contexts.5D
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Ongoing Standards:
Improvisation

Common Vocabulary:
Jazz Theory, Creativity, Style
Introduce (I)
Developing (D)
Master (M)
Reinforce (R)
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CodeStandard
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MU:Cr1.1.E.IIIaCompose and improvise musical ideas for a variety of purposes and contexts.5I
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MU:Cr2.1.E.IIIaSelect and develop composed and improvised ideas into draft musical works organized for a variety of purposes and contexts.5I
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MU:Cr3.1.E.IIIaEvaluate and refine varied draft musical works based on appropriate criteria, including the extent to which they address identified purposes and contexts.5I
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MU:Cr3.2.E.IIIaShare varied, personallydeveloped musical works – individually or as an ensemble – that address identified purposes and contexts.5I
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