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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade 7

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Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Compose rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases over harmonic accompaniments within a given form(s) that convey expressive intent.MU:Cr1.1.7.a

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Select, organize, develop, and document personal musical ideas for arrangements, song, and compositions within a given form(s) that utilize compositional techniques and convey expressive intent.MU:Cr2.1.7.a

    2. b.

      Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/video recording to document personal rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and harmonic sequences.MU:Cr2.1.7.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Evaluate their own work, applying teacher or student-developed criteria.MU:Cr3.1.7.a

    2. b.

      Present the final version of a personal composition or arrangement, using musicianship and originality to utilize compositional techniques and convey expressive intent.MU:Cr3.1.7.b

    3. c.

      Describe the rationale for making revisions to the music based on evaluation criteria and feedback from others, (teachers and peers).MU:Cr3.1.7.c

Performing

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Select varied repertoire to study based on interest, music reading skills where appropriate, understanding the structure of the music, context, and the technical skill of the individual or ensemble.MU:Pr4.1.7.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrate or analyze, using music reading skills where appropriate, how knowledge of formal aspects in musical works inform prepared or improvised performances.MU:Pr4.1.7.b

    3. c.

      Identify expressive qualities in a varied repertoire of music that can be demonstrated through prepared and improvised performances.MU:Pr4.1.7.c

    4. d.

      Perform contrasting pieces of music demonstrating their interpretations of the elements of music and expressive qualities (for example, dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, phrasing) convey intent.MU:Pr4.1.7.d

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Apply teacher provided criteria to critique individual performances of a varied repertoire of music selected for performance and refine the performances.MU:Pr5.1.7.a

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Perform the music with technical accuracy and stylistic expression to convey the creator's intent.MU:Pr6.1.7.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrate performance decorum (for example, stage presence, attire, behavior) and audience etiquette are appropriate for venue, purpose, and context.MU:Pr6.1.7.b

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a.

      Identify reasons for selecting music based on musical characteristics, interest, purpose, or context.MU:Re7.1.7.a

    2. b.

      Describe how knowledge of context and the use of musical elements inform the response to music.MU:Re7.1.7.b

    3. c.

      Identify and compare the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.MU:Re7.1.7.c

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Identify the meaning of musical selections, referring to the elements of music and context.MU:Re8.1.7.a

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a.

      Identify and describe the effect of interest, experience, analysis, and context on the evaluation of music.MU:Re9.1.7.a

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a.

      Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music as developmentally appropriate.MU:Cn10.1.7.a

  • 11:

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

    1. a.

      Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life as developmentally appropriate.MU:Cn11.1.7.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Music

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