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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade 6

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C R E A T I N G

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.  

    1. a

      Generate simple rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases within AB and ABA forms that convey expressive intent. MU:Cr1.1.6.a

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.  

    1. a

      Select, organize, construct, and document personal musical ideas for arrangements and compositions within AB or ABA form that demonstrate an effective beginning, middle, and ending, and convey expressive intent. MU:Cr2.1.6.a

    2. b

      Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/ video recording to document personal simple rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and two-chord harmonic musical ideas. MU:Cr2.1.6.b

  • 3.1

    Refine and complete artistic work. 

    1. a

      Evaluate their own work, applying teacher-provided criteria such as application of selected elements of music, and use of sound sources. MU:Cr3.1.6.a

    2. b

      Describe the rationale for making revisions to the music based on evaluation criteria and feedback from their teacher. MU:Cr3.1.6.b

  • 3.2

    Refine and complete artistic work. 

    1. a

      Present the final version of their documented personal composition or arrangement, using craftsmanship and originality to demonstrate an effective beginning, middle, and ending, and convey expressive intent. MU:Cr3.2.6.a

P E R F O R M I N G 

  • 4.1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. 

    1. a

      Apply teacher-provided criteria for selecting music to perform for a specific purpose and/or context, and explain why each was chosen. MU:Pr4.1.6.a

  • 4.2

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. 

    1. a

      Explain how understanding the structure and the elements of music is used in music selected for performance. MU:Pr4.2.6.a

    2. b

      When analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function standard symbols for rhythm, pitch, articulation, and dynamics. MU:Pr4.2.6.b

    3. c

      Identify how cultural and historical context inform performances. MU:Pr4.2.6.c

  • 4.3

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. 

    1. a

      Perform a selected piece of music, demonstrating how their interpretations of the elements of music and the expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, and phrasing) convey intent.MU:Pr4.3.6.a

  • 5

    Develop and re fine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a

      Identify and apply teacher-provided criteria (such as correct interpretation of notation, technical accuracy, originality, and interest) to rehearse, refine, and determine when a piece is ready to perform. MU:Pr5.1.6.a

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.  

    1. a

      Perform the music with technical accuracy to convey the creator’s intent.MU:Pr6.1.6.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate performance decorum (such as stage presence, attire, and behavior) and audience etiquette appropriate for venue and purpose. MU:Pr6.1.6.b

R E S P O N D I N G

  • 7.1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. 

    1. a

      Select or choose music to listen to and explain the connections to specific interests or experiences for a specific purpose. MU:Re7.1.6.a

  • 7.2

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.  

    1. a

      Describe how the elements of music and expressive qualities relate to the structure of the pieces.MU:Re7.2.6.a

    2. b

      Identify the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods. MU:Re7.2.6.b

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

    1. a

      Describe a personal interpretation of how creators’ and performers’ application of the elements of music and expressive qualities, within genres and cultural and historical context, convey expressive intent. MU:Re8.1.6.a

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. 

    1. a

      Apply teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performances. MU:Re9.1.6.a

C O N N E C T I N G

  • 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. MU:Cn10.1.6.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. MU:Cn11.1.6.a

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