Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Music: Preschool

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Expression of MusicMU.P.1

  • 1

    Perform expressively. MU.P.1.1

    1. a

      Use voices expressively when speaking, chanting, and singing in a variety of modes.MU.P.1.1.a

    2. b

      Perform through multiple modalities a variety of simple songs and singing games alone and with others.MU.P.1.1.b

    3. c

      Use voice and/or instruments to enhance familiar songs or chants, and appropriate children’s literature.MU.P.1.1.c

  • 2

    Respond to a variety of rhythmic patterns and elements of music using expressive movement.MU.P.1.2

    1. a

      Sing, play, or move to a variety of culturally diverse songs and singing games. MU.P.1.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate awareness of changes in music with body percussion or movement.MU.P.1.2.b

  • 3

    Apply teacher feedback to demonstrate appropriate processes when singing, playing, and moving.MU.P.1.3

    1. a

      Apply teacher feedback for progress of musical practice and experience.MU.P.1.3.a

Creation of MusicMU.P.2

  • 1

    Improvise movement and sound responses to music.MU.P.2.1

    1. a

      Improvise sound effects to accompany activitiesMU.P.2.1.a

    2. b

      Use improvised movement to demonstrate musical awareness MU.P.2.1.b

Theory of MusicMU.P.3

  • 1

    Describe and respond to musical elements.MU.P.3.1

    1. a

      Respond to rhythm using student choice of demonstration. MU.P.3.1.a

    2. b

      Respond to pitch using student choice of demonstration.MU.P.3.1.b

    3. c

      Respond to dynamics using student choice of demonstration.MU.P.3.1.c

    4. d

      Respond to structure using student choice of demonstration.MU.P.3.1.d

    5. e

      Use invented symbols to represent musical sounds and ideas. MU.P.3.1.e

  • 2

    Recognize a wide variety of sounds and sound sources.MU.P.3.2

    1. a

      Use personal communication to describe sources of sound.MU.P.3.2.a

    2. b

      Respond to dynamics and tempo using student choice of demonstration.MU.P.3.2.b

Response to MusicMU.P.4

  • 1

    Show musical preference for style or song.MU.P.4.1

    1. a

      Move, sing, or describe to show preference for styles of music.MU.P.4.1.a

    2. b

      Discuss feelings in response to music.MU.P.4.1.b

    3. c

      Use individual communication to describe music.MU.P.4.1.c

  • 2

    Recognize music in daily life.MU.P.4.2

    1. a

      Explore culturally diverse music from media, community, and home events.MU.P.4.2.a

    2. b

      Listen and respond to various musical styles (such as marches, mariachi, and lullabies).MU.P.4.2.b

    3. c

      Communicate feelings in music.MU.P.4.2.c

    4. d

      Express personal interests regarding why some music selections are preferred over others.MU.P.4.2.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
Where can I read the official document?
Colorado Academic Standards – Music Adopted 2022

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