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Music Theory: Levels 1-3

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MUSIC THEORY LEVEL 1L1.MU:TH

  • 1

    Develop and create artistic ideas and work.L1.MU:TH.1

    1. 1

      Assemble and organize musical ideas to create expressive statements.L1.MU:TH.1.1

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques.L1.MU:TH.2

    1. 1

      Explain how the creation of sound can represent or symbolize various concepts.L1.MU:TH.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify and explain the implications of the elements of music in sections of musical works in a creative work. L1.MU:TH.2.2

  • 3

    Perform and/or present artistic work.L1.MU:TH.3

    1. 1

      Present personal works demonstrating elements of music and expressive intent.L1.MU:TH.3.1

    2. 2

      Present live, recorded, or notated creative works.L1.MU:TH.3.2

  • 4

    Respond to artistic work.L1.MU:TH.4

    1. 1

      Identify and describe the development of musical ideas within simple forms.L1.MU:TH.4.1

    2. 2

      Assess and refine the technical and expressive aspects of evolving drafts.L1.MU:TH.4.2

    3. 3

      Develop interpretations of creative works.L1.MU:TH.4.3

    4. 4

      Analyze aurally the elements of music.L1.MU:TH.4.4

  • 5

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and/or historical contexts to deepen comprehension.L1.MU:TH.5

    1. 1

      Apply feedback and critique creative works.L1.MU:TH.5.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.L1.MU:TH.5.2

MUSIC THEORY LEVEL 2L2.MU:TH

  • 1

    Develop and create artistic ideas and work.L2.MU:TH.1

    1. 1

      Assemble and organize multiple musical ideas to create expressive statements.L2.MU:TH.1.1

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques. L2.MU:TH.2

    1. 1

      Organize sounds relating to the symbolism or representation of various concepts.L2.MU:TH.2.1

    2. 2

      Analyze the implications of the elements of music in sections of musical works. L2.MU:TH.2.2

  • 3

    Perform and/or present artistic work.L2.MU:TH.3

    1. 1

      Present and describe how the elements of music and compositional techniques have been employed to realize expressive intent.L2.MU:TH.3.1

    2. 2

      Present and defend live, recorded, or notated creative works.L2.MU:TH.3.2

  • 4

    Respond to artistic work.L2.MU:TH.4

    1. 1

      Identify and explain the development of musical ideas within a variety of forms.L2.MU:TH.4.1

    2. 2

      Defend personal choices regarding the technical and expressive aspects of evolving drafts.L2.MU:TH.4.2

    3. 3

      Develop interpretations of creative works based on the use of elements of music.L2.MU:TH.4.3

    4. 4

      Analyze aurally through notation the elements of music and explain how the analysis models compositional choices.L2.MU:TH.4.4

  • 5

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and/or historical contexts to deepen comprehension.L2.MU:TH.5

    1. 1

      Apply feedback and critique creative works to refine the personal creative process.L2.MU:TH.5.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.L2.MU:TH.5.2

MUSIC THEORY LEVEL 3 L3.MU:TH

  • 1

    Develop and create artistic ideas and work.L3.MU:TH.1

    1. 1

      Assemble and organize multiple extended musical ideas to create expressive statements. L3.MU:TH.1.1

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques.L3.MU:TH.2

    1. 1

      Develop sounds that symbolize or represent various concepts.L3.MU:TH.2.1

    2. 2

      Apply and defend the implications of the elements of music in sections of musical works.L3.MU:TH.2.2

  • 3

    Perform and/or present artistic work.L3.MU:TH.3

    1. 1

      Present and describe how the elements of music and compositional techniques have been employed to realize expressive intent.L2.MU:TH.3.1

    2. 2

      Present and defend live, recorded, or notated creative works.L2.MU:TH.3.2

  • 4

    Respond to artistic work.L3.MU:TH.4

    1. 1

      Analyze and demonstrate the development of extended musical ideas in various forms.L3.MU:TH.4.1

    2. 2

      Research and explain choices regarding the technical and expressive aspects of evolving drafts leading to final versions.L3.MU:TH.4.2

    3. 3

      Develop interpretations of creative works using elements of music and justify how the choices reflect the creators’ intent.L3.MU:TH.4.3

    4. 4

      Analyze aurally through notation the elements of music and justify how the analysis provides models for personal compositional choices.L3.MU:TH.4.4

  • 5

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and/or historical contexts to deepen comprehension.L3.MU:TH.5

    1. 1

      Critique a variety of creative works.L3.MU:TH.5.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.L3.MU:TH.5.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Idaho Content Standards Music: Theory

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