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Creating
- 1
Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work
- 1
Compose and improvise melodic and rhythmic ideas or motives that reflect characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.Nov.MU:E.Cr1
- 1
- 2
Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work
- a
Select and develop draft melodic and rhythmic ideas or motives that demonstrate understanding of characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.Nov.MU:E.Cr2.a
- b
Preserve draft compositions and improvisations through standard notation and audio recording.Nov.MU:E.Cr2.b
- a
- 3
Refine and Complete Artistic Work
- 1
Evaluate and refine draft compositions and improvisations based on knowledge, skill, and teacherprovided criteria.Nov.MU:E.Cr3.1
- 2
Share personally developed melodic and rhythmic ideas or motives—individually or as an ensemble—that demonstrate understanding of characteristics of music or texts studied in rehearsal.Nov.MU:E.Cr3.2
- 1
Performing
- 4
Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation
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Select varied repertoire to study based on interest, music-reading skills (where appropriate), an understanding of the structure of the music, context, and the technical skill of the individual or ensemble. Nov.MU:E.Pr4.1
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Demonstrate, using music-reading skills where appropriate, how knowledge of formal aspects in musical works inform prepared or improvised performancesNov.MU:E.Pr4.2
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Identify expressive qualities in a varied repertoire of music that can be demonstrated through prepared and improvised performances. Nov.MU:E.Pr4.3
- 1
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Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation
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Use self-reflection and peer feedback to refine individual and ensemble performances of a varied repertoire of music.Nov.MU:E.Pr5
- 5
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Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work
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Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music.Nov.MU:E.Pr6.a
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Demonstrate an awareness of the context of the music through prepared and improvised performances.Nov.MU:E.Pr6.b
- a
Responding
- 7
Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work
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Identify reasons for selecting music based on characteristics found in the music, connection to interest, and purpose or context.Nov.MU:E.Re7.1
- 2
Identify how knowledge of context and the use of repetition, similarities, and contrasts inform the response to music.Nov.MU:E.Re7.2
- 1
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Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work
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Identify interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical works, referring to the elements of music, contexts, and (when appropriate) the setting of the text.Nov.MU:E.Re8
- 8
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Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work
- 9
Identify and describe the effect of interest, experience, analysis, and context on the evaluation of music.Nov.MU:E.Re9
- 9
Connecting
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Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art
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Describe and demonstrate how personal interests relate to choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.Nov.MU:E.Cn10
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Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
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Relate music to societal, cultural, and historical contexts when creating, performing, and responding.Nov.MU:E.Cn11
- 11
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- Where can I read the official document?
- California Arts Standards for Public Schools Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve
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