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K–12 Standards

General Music: Grades 6-8

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Performing

  • 1

    Sing songs and/or play instruments, including major and/or minor melodies, and in unison and/or two-part harmony.MU.6-8.1

  • 2

    Play major/minor chordsMU.6-8.2

Exploring

  • 3

    Perform, explore, and characterize music in a variety of styles and genres, (e.g., classical, global, jazz).MU.6-8.3

  • 4

    Aurally identify soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices.MU.6-8.4

  • 5

    Aurally distinguish between major and minor tonalities.MU.6-8.5

  • 6

    Visually and aurally identify musical instruments.MU.6-8.6

  • 7

    Read rhythmic patterns in multiple meters (e.g., 2/4, 4/4, 3/4, and 6/8,)MU.6-8.7

  • 8

    Read notation for bass and treble clef, including grand staff notation.MU.6-8.8

  • 9

    Follow a music score and interpret music form, tempo/dynamics, DC, DS, first and second endings, and any modulations.MU.6-8.9

  • 10

    Evaluate vocal and instrumental performances.MU.6-8.10

Creating

  • 11

    Improvise on percussion instrument (e.g., drum circle or percussion ensemble).MU.6-8.11

  • 12

    Compose a piece in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, or 6/8 meters. MU.6-8.12

  • 13

    Improvise on a melodic instrument (e.g., ii - V - l; - Blues).MU.6-8.13

  • 14

    Compose a melody using major or minor tonalities.MU.6-8.14

Relating

  • 15

    Develop civic literacy by singing and relating West Virginia songs to West Virginia history and geography.MU.6-8.15

  • 16

    Discuss the evolution of musical styles, including relationships to historical events.MU.6-8.16

  • 17

    Examine the science of acoustics.MU.6-8.17

  • 18

    Use information and communication technology to examine the financial, economic, business, and entrepreneurial aspects of music careers.MU.6-8.18

  • 19

    Discuss and demonstrate social responsibility through appropriate audience behavior in a given setting.MU.6-8.19

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
General Music - Grades K-8

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