Foundations

  • 1

    Use foundational knowledge and skills while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.3.A.1.1

Create

  • 2

    Generate and develop original artistic ideas.3.8.2.2

    1. 1

      Generate rhythmic, melodic, or harmonic musical ideas that include expressive elements. For example: Dynamics, articulation, timbre.3.8.2.2.1

  • 3

    Create original artistic work.3.8.2.3

    1. 1

      Develop a composition in a specific form that includes expressive elements using notation or recording technology.**3.8.2.3.1

  • 4

    Revise and complete original artistic work.3.8.2.4

    1. 1

      Revise a composition draft into a completed work.3.8.2.4.1

Perform

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance. 3.8.3.5

    1. 1

      Demonstrate persistence and cooperation in refining musical selections for performance. 3.8.3.5.1

  • 6

    Make artistic choices in order to convey meaning through performance. 3.8.3.6

    1. 1

      Perform music for an audience with technical accuracy and stylistic expression to convey the composer's possible intent. For example: Audience being a classmate, friend, online platform, or a large group.3.8.3.6.1

Respond

  • 7

    Analyze and construct interpretations of artistic work.3.8.4.7

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      Analyze and discuss the use of elements in musical selections to convey meaning or possible intent including cultural or historical contexts. 3.8.4.7.1

  • 8

    Evaluate artistic work by applying criteria.3.8.4.8

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      Identify and describe the musical and technical skills evident in a performance.3.8.4.8.1

Connect 

  • 9

    Integrate knowledge and personal experiences while responding to, creating, and presenting artistic work.3.8.5.9

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      Describe how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices in the creation or performance of music.3.8.5.9.1

  • 10

    Demonstrate an understanding that artistic works influence and are influenced by personal, societal, cultural, and historical contexts, including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.3.8.5.10

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      Describe how music connects individuals and societies to history, culture, heritage, and community. 3.8.5.10.1

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8

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