Music: Grade 6

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

  • 6.

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

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

  • 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

  • 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

Refine and complete artistic work.

  • 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

  • b.

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

  • 6.

    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

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

  • 6.

    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.

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

  • 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

  • c.

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

  • 6.

    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

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

  • 6.

    Identify and apply teacherprovided 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

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

  • a.

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

  • b.

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

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

  • 6.

    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.

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

  • b.

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

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

  • 6.

    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

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

  • 6.

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

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

  • 6.

    Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music.MU:Cn10.1.6

Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.

  • 6.

    Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.MU:Cn11.1.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
When were these standards adopted?
2015

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