Descriptors for High School Performance Standards Levels. In light of the practical reality of music students’ involvement in Ensemble and Harmonizing Instrument classes before they enter high school, performance standards are also provided for two preparatory levels in these strands. 

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Category

  • Standards

Resource Type

  • Publication

Teaching Level

  • Senior High School

Year Added

2014

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