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CREATING

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.MU:Cr1.T.I

    1. 1

      ImagineMU:Cr1.1.T.I

      1. a

        Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for compositions or improvisations using digital tools.MU:Cr1.1.T.Ia

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. MU:Cr2.T.I

    1. 1

      Plan and Make MU:Cr2.1.T.I

      1. a

        Select melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas to develop into a larger work using digital tools and resources.MU:Cr2.1.T.Ia

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic workMU:Cr3.T.I

    1. 1

      valuate and RefineMU:Cr3.1.T.I

      1. a

        Drawing on feedback from teachers and peers, develop and implement strategies to improve and refine the technical and expressive aspects of draft compositions and improvisations.MU:Cr3.1.T.Ia

    2. 2

      PresentMU:Cr3.2.T.I

      1. a

        Share compositions or improvisations that demonstrate a proficient level of musical and technological craftsmanship as well as the use of digital tools and resources in developing and organizing musical ideas.MU:Cr3.2.T.Ia

PERFORMING

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
MU:Pr4.T.I

    1. 1

      SelectMU:Pr4.1.T.I

      1. a

        Develop and explain the criteria used for selecting a varied repertoire of music based on interest, music reading skills, and an understanding of the performer’s technical and technological skill. MU:Pr4.1.T.Ia

    2. 2

      AnalyzeMU:Pr4.2.T.I

      1. a

        Describe how context, structural aspects of the music, and digital media/tools inform prepared and improvised performances.MU:Pr4.2.T.Ia

    3. 3

      InterpretMU:Pr4.3.T.I

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. MU:Pr5.T.I

    1. 1

      Rehearse, Evaluate and RefineMU:Pr5.1.T.I

      1. a

        Identify and implement rehearsal strategies to improve the technical and expressive aspects of prepared and improvised performances in a varied repertoire of music.MU:Pr5.1.T.Ia

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.MU:Pr6.T.I

    1. 1

      PresentMU:Pr6.1.T.I

      1. a

        Using digital tools, demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music.MU:Pr6.1.T.Ia

      2. b

        Demonstrate an understanding of the context of music through prepared and improvised performances.MU:Pr6.1.T.Ib

RESPONDING

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic workMU:Re7.T.I

    1. 1

      SelectMU:Re7.1.T.I

      1. a

        Cite reasons for choosing music based on the use of the elements of music, digital and electronic aspects, and connections to interest or purpose. MU:Re7.1.T.Ia

    2. 2

      AnalyzeMU:Re7.2.T.I

      1. a

        Explain how knowledge of the structure (repetition, similarities, contrasts), technological aspects, and purpose of the music informs the response.MU:Re7.2.T.Ia

  • 8

     Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.MU:Re8.T.I

    1. 1

      InterpretMU:Re8.1.T.I

      1. a

        Explain and support an interpretation of the expressive intent of musical selections based on treatment of the elements of music, digital and electronic features, and purpose.MU:Re8.1.T.Ia

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.MU:Re9.T.I

    1. 1

      EvaluateMU:Re9.1.T.I

      1. a

        Evaluate music using criteria based on analysis, interpretation, digital and electronic features, and personal interests.MU:Re9.1.T.Ia

CONNECTING

  • 10

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding MU:Cn10.T.I

    1. 0

      MU:Cn10.0.T.I

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.MU:Cn10.0.T.Ia

  • 11

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.MU:Cn11.T.I

    1. 0

      MU:Cn11.0.T.I

      1. a

        Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life. MU:Cn11.0.T.Ia

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 12, and Grade 11
Where can I read the official document?
Music Tech Strand at a Glance

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