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K–12 Standards

Music: Grade 6

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Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Compose rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases over harmonic accompaniments within a given form(s) 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 given form(s) that demonstrate 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 rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and harmonic musical ideas.MU:Cr2.1.6.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Evaluate their own work, applying teacher provided criteria.MU:Cr3.1.6.a

    2. b.

      Present the final version of a personal composition or arrangement, using musicianship and originality to demonstrate an effective beginning, middle, and ending and convey expressive intent.MU:Cr3.1.6.b

    3. c.

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

Performing

  • 4:

    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

    2. b.

      Explain how understanding the structure and the elements of music are used in music selected for performance.MU:Pr4.1.6.b

    3. c.

      When analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function standard musical symbols (for example, rhythm, pitch, articulation, dynamics).MU:Pr4.1.6.c

    4. d.

      Perform a selected piece of music demonstrating how their interpretations of the elements of music and the expressive qualities (for example, dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, phrasing) convey intent.MU:Pr4.1.6.d

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Identify and apply teacher-provided criteria 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 and audience etiquette appropriate for the context, venue, genre, and style.MU:Pr6.1.6.b

Responding

  • 7:

    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

    2. b.

      Describe how the elements of music and expressive qualities relate to the structure of the pieces.MU:Re7.1.6.b

    3. c.

      Identify the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.MU:Re7.1.6.c

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Describe a personal interpretation of how 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

Connecting

  • 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 as developmentally appropriate.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 as developmentally appropriate.MU:Cn11.1.6.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Music

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