Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 389 - Examinations, Courses, Standards and Diplomas
HIGH SCHOOL
Elective Courses of Study
Section 389.6215 - Traditional ensembles: Pupils rated as accomplished
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 389.6215
Current through February 27, 2024
If a public school offers a course of instruction in traditional ensembles in high school for pupils rated as accomplished pursuant to NAC 389.6105, such instruction must be designed so that pupils meet the following standards of performance by the completion of the course:
1. Creation of new music by conceiving and developing music, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:
(a) Generate and conceptualize musical ideas
and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to compose ideas for
arrangements, sections and short compositions for specific purposes that
reflect the characteristics of music from a variety of cultures studied in
rehearsal.
(b) Organize and develop
musical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Select and develop arrangements, sections
and short compositions for specific purposes that reflect the characteristics
of music from a variety of cultures studied in rehearsal; and
(2) Record, using standard notation and audio
or video recordings, drafts of compositions and improvisations.
(c) Refine, complete and present
musical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Evaluate and refine arrangements,
sections and short compositions based on criteria developed by the pupil;
and
(2) Share personally developed
melodies, rhythmic passages and arrangements individually or in collaboration
with an ensemble to address an identified purpose.
2. Performance of music that involves interpretation and presentation of music, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:
(a) Select, analyze and interpret music for
presentation, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Develop and apply criteria to select a
repertoire of music to perform based on the theoretical, structural and
expressive features of the music, the technical skill of the pupil or ensemble
and the purpose and context of the performance;
(2) Demonstrate and document how
compositional devices and theoretical and structural aspects of musical works
impact and inform prepared and improvised performances of the work;
and
(3) Demonstrate an
understanding of the style, genre and context of a repertoire of music, the
impact of style, genre and context on prepared and improvised performances and
the use of technical skill to connect with the audience.
(b) Develop and refine technique and
performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Develop and apply strategies to address
challenges concerning individual and ensemble performances of a repertoire of
music and evaluate the success of those strategies; and
(2) Evaluate and refine draft arrangements,
sections, short compositions and improvisations based on criteria developed by
the pupil.
(c) Convey
meaning through the presentation of music, as demonstrated by the ability of
the pupil to demonstrate:
(1) Mastery of the
technical demands of music representing diverse cultures, styles, genres and
historical periods and understanding of the expressive qualities of such music
through prepared and improvised performances; and
(2) Understanding of intent as a means to
connect with an audience during a performance.
3. Understanding and evaluating, alone and with others, how music conveys meaning, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:
(a) Perceive and
analyze music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Apply criteria for selecting music for a
variety of purposes and justify those selections based on knowledge of the
music and the specified purpose and context; and
(2) Explain how the structure and context of
music informs the response to the music.
(b) Interpret intent and meaning in music, as
demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to interpret the expressive intent and
meaning of music using the elements of music, context and setting.
(c) Apply prescribed criteria to evaluate
music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to evaluate works and
performances based on researched criteria and criteria developed by the pupil
individually and in collaboration with others.
4. Using external context when creating, evaluating and finding personal meaning in music, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:
(a)
Apply and relate knowledge and personal experience to music, as demonstrated by
the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Demonstrate
how interests, knowledge and skills relate to personal choices and intent when
creating, performing and responding to music; and
(2) Apply criteria to select music for a
variety of purposes and justify those selections based on the specified purpose
and context.
(b) Analyze
music in light of societal, cultural and historical context to create a deeper
understanding of the music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Demonstrate understanding of the
relationships between music and other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts
and daily life;
(2) Analyze how
context can inform the expressive intent and meaning of a performance;
and
(3) Analyze how music is
affected by external knowledge.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R043-18A, eff. 12/19/2018
NRS 385.080, 385.114 and 389.021
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