Virginia State Standards for Arts Education: Grade 2
VA.M.2. Music
M1.2. Performance and Production
M1.2.4. The student will read lyrics containing more than one verse and including words divided into syllables.
M1.2.5. The student will create music through a variety of experiences.
M1.2.5.1. Create lyrics to familiar melodies.
M2.2. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.2.7. The student will recognize sudden and gradual changes in expressive qualities of music.
M2.2.7.1. Demonstrate changes in dynamics and tempo vocally, instrumentally, and with movement.
M2.2.8. The student will identify selected orchestral and folk instruments, using sight and sound.
VA.M.IB. Instrumental Music (Beginning Level)
M1.IB. Performance and Production
M1.IB.1. The student will demonstrate proper posture, embouchure, hand position, and playing position.
M1.IB.2. The student will produce tones that are clear, free of tension, sustained, and unwavering in pitch.
M1.IB.3. The student will adjust intonation while playing an instrument.
M1.IB.6. The student will perform one-octave major scales, ascending and descending.
M1.IB.6.1. Play F, B-flat, E-flat, and A-flat one-octave scales on wind and mallet instruments.
M1.IB.6.2. Play D, G, C, and F one-octave scales on stringed instruments.
M1.IB.7. The percussion student will perform multiple bounce roll, five stroke roll, nine stroke roll, flam, single paradiddle, and drag from the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) International Drum Rudiments, open-close-open.
M1.IB.8. The wind/mallet student will perform a one-octave chromatic scale, ascending and descending.
M1.IB.9. The student will use dynamic contrast as a means of expression.
M1.IB.11. The student will demonstrate ensemble skills.
M1.IB.11.1. Blend instrumental timbres.
M1.IB.11.4. Maintain a steady tempo.
M1.IB.16. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the instrument being studied.
M1.IB.16.1. Identify instrumental parts.
M2.IB. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.IB.19. The student will read and notate music.
M2.IB.19.3. Identify, define, and demonstrate standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.
VA.M.II. Instrumental Music (Intermediate Level)
M1.II. Performance and Production
M1.II.1. The student will demonstrate proper posture, embouchure, hand position, and playing position.
M1.II.2. The student will produce tones that are clear, free of tension, sustained, and unwavering in pitch.
M1.II.3. The student will adjust intonation and match pitches.
M1.II.5. The student will demonstrate a variety of articulations or bowings.
M1.II.5.2. Play staccato, brush stroke, hooked bowings, martele, marcato, tremolo, and multiple-note slurs on stringed instruments.
M1.II.6. The student will perform major scales, ascending and descending, in eighth notes (M.M. quarter note = 72).
M1.II.6.1. Play D, G, C, F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, and D-flat one-octave scales on wind and mallet instruments.
M1.II.6.2. Play C, G, D, A, B-flat, and A-flat two-octave scales on violin.
M1.II.6.3. Play C, G, D, E, F, and E-flat two-octave scales on viola or cello.
M1.II.6.4. Play C, G, D, A, E, F, B-flat, and A-flat one-octave scales on string bass.
IM1.II.7. The percussion student will perform multiple bounce roll, five stroke roll, nine stroke roll, flam, single paradiddle, drag, drag paradiddle, flam accent, flam tap, flamacue, single drag tap, double drag tap, and lesson 25 from the Percussive Arts Society
M1.II.8. The wind/mallet student will perform a chromatic scale, ascending and descending, in eighth notes (M.M. quarter note = 72).
M1.II.9. The student will use dynamic contrast and technical skills as means of expression.
M1.II.9.1. Use vibrato, alternate fingerings, trills, and grace notes when performing on wind instruments.
M1.II.9.2. Use multiple mallets technique on two timpani, and techniques on auxiliary instruments when performing on percussion instruments.
M1.II.9.3. Use shifting (violin or viola-up to third position; cello or bass-up to fourth position), alternate fingerings, and vibrato when performing on stringed instruments.
M1.II.11. The student will demonstrate ensemble skills.
M1.II.11.1. Blend instrumental timbres.
M2.II. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.II.19. The student will read and notate music.
M2.II.19.3. Identify, define, and demonstrate standard notation symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.
VA.M.IAD. Instrumental Music (Advanced Level)
M1.IAD. Performance and Production
M1.IAD.2. The student will produce tones that are clear, free of tension, sustained, and unwavering in pitch.
M1.IAD.3. The student will adjust intonation and match pitches.
M1.IAD.5. The student will demonstrate a variety of articulations or bowings.
M1.IAD.5.2. Use spiccato, sforzando, loure, and flautando on stringed instruments.
M1.IAD.6. The student will perform all major scales and selected melodic minor scales with one-octave tonic arpeggios, ascending and descending, in eighth notes (M.M. quarter note = 72).
M1.IAD.6.1. Play e, a, d, g, c, f, b-flat, and e-flat melodic minor scales and one-octave tonic arpeggios on wind and mallet instruments.
M1.IAD.6.2. Play g, a, b-flat, and c three-octave melodic minor scales and one-octave tonic arpeggios on violin.
M1.IAD.6.3. Play c and d three-octave melodic minor scales and one-octave tonic arpeggios on viola or cello.
M1.IAD.6.4. Play e, f, and g two-octave melodic minor scales and one-octave tonic arpeggios on string bass.
M1.IAD.7. The percussion student will perform the 40 Percussive Arts Society (PAS) International Drum Rudiments, open-close-open.
M1.IAD.9. The student will use dynamic contrast and technical skills as a means of expression.
M1.IAD.9.1. Use vibrato, alternate fingerings, trills, and grace notes when performing on wind instruments.
M1.IAD.9.2. Use three-mallet technique when performing on mallet percussion.
M1.IAD.9.3. Use multiple percussion techniques when performing on auxiliary percussion instruments.
M1.IAD.9.4. Use timpani technique on three or four drums, tuning drums to reference pitches and making changes during performance of an instrumental work.
M1.IAD.9.5. Use shifting (violin or viola-up to fifth position; cello or bass-up to thumb position), alternate fingerings, and vibrato when performing on stringed instruments.
M1.IAD.11. The student will demonstrate ensemble skills.
M1.IAD.11.1. Blend instrumental timbres.
M2.IAD. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.IAD.19. The student will read and write rhythmic patterns in complex meters, demonstrating technical facility and precision commensurate with VBODA Level 4-5.
VA.M.IAR. Instrumental Music (Artist Level)
M1.IAR. Performance and Production
M1.IAR.2. The student will produce tones that are clear, free of tension, sustained, and unwavering in pitch.
M1.IAR.3. The student will adjust intonation and match pitches.
M1.IAR.5. The student will perform all articulations or bowings indicated in materials being studied.
M1.IAR.7. The percussion student will perform the 40 Percussive Arts Society (PAS) International Drum Rudiments, open-close-open.
M1.IAR.8. The wind/mallet student will perform a chromatic scale, ascending and descending, in sixteenth notes (M.M. quarter note = 96) throughout the practical range of the instrument.
M1.IAR.9. The student will use dynamic contrast and technical skills as means of expression.
M1.IAR.9.1. Use embellishments, extreme tessitura, and a variety of timbre effects when performing on wind instruments.
M1.IAR.9.2. Use four-mallet technique when performing on mallet percussion.
M1.IAR.9.3. Use multiple percussion techniques when performing on auxiliary percussion instruments.
M1.IAR.9.4. Use timpani technique on four or more drums, tuning all drums in reference to a single pitch and making changes during performance of a piece, using intervallic pitches.
M1.IAR.9.5. Use shifting (violin or viola-5th position and higher; cello or bass-thumb position and higher), varying speeds of vibrato, harmonics, and a variety of timbre effects when performing on stringed instruments.
M1.IAR.11. The student will demonstrate ensemble skills.
M1.IAR.11.1. Blend instrumental timbres.
M1.IAR.11.2. Match dynamic levels, style, and intonation.
M1.IAR.15. The student will improvise a melody to a 12-bar blues progression.
M1.IAR.18. The student will read and write rhythmic patterns in complex meters, demonstrating technical facility and precision commensurate with VBODA Level 6.
VA.M.CB. Vocal/Choral Music (Beginning Level)
M2.CB. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.CB.9. The student will read and write basic music notation.
M2.CB.9.1. Identify notes and rests (eighth, quarter, half, whole), basic symbols, and terms.
M2.CB.9.3. Read and write rhythmic patterns in simple meter at various tempos.
M3.CB. Judgment and Criticism
M3.CB.12. The student will apply choral techniques and musicianship in the evaluation of music performances.
M3.CB.12.1. Provide answers to questions regarding criteria for evaluating vocal/choral performances and compositions.
M3.CB.12.2. Develop and apply criteria for evaluating vocal/choral performances.
VA.M.Cl. Vocal/Choral Music (Intermediate Level)
M2.CI. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.CI.9. The student will read and write music notation.
M2.CI.9.1. Identify dotted notes and rests, sixteenth notes and rests, basic symbols, and terms.
M2.CI.9.2. Perform harmonic analysis of eight-measure phrases.
M2.CI.9.3. Read and write rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meters and various tempos.
M3.CI. Judgment and Criticism
M3.CI.12. The student will use choral techniques and musicianship in the evaluation of music performances.
M3.CI.12.1. Formulate questions related to criteria for self-evaluation of vocal/choral performances.
M3.CI.12.2. Design a rubric for the evaluation of individual and group performances.
VA.M.CAD. Vocal/Choral Music (Advanced Level)
M2.CAD. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.CAD.9. The student will read and write notation.
M2.CAD.9.2. Read and write rhythmic and melodic notation.
VA.M.CAR. Vocal/Choral Music (Artist Level)
M2.CAR. Cultural Context and Music Theory
M2.CAR.9. The student will read and write complex notation.
M2.CAR.9.3. Read and write complex rhythmic patterns in various meters.
M3.CAR. Judgment and Criticism
M3.CAR.13. The student will evaluate music performances.
M3.CAR.13.3. Examine professional music reviews, as found in available publications.
VA.V. Visual Arts
V1. Visual Communication and Production
V1.2.4. The student will identify and use
V1.2.4.1. Secondary colors - orange, violet, and green;
V1.2.4.2. Shapes - geometric and organic;
V1.2.4.3. Three-dimensional forms - cube, cylinder, sphere, pyramid, and cone; and
V2. Cultural Context and Art History
V2.2.13. The student will compare the art, artifacts, and architecture of other cultures with that of their own culture.
V2.2.14. The student will identify symbols from various cultures.
V3. Judgment and Criticism
V3.2.18. The student will distinguish between natural objects and objects made by man in the environment.
V4. Aesthetics
V4.2.21. The student will describe the meanings and feelings evoked by works of art.
V4.2.22. The student will discuss the ways that the art of a culture reflects its people's attitudes and beliefs.