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K–12 Standards

Music: Grades PK-K

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work

    1. 01).

      With prompting and support, sing or play short original musical ideas(PK-K.M.Cr.01)

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work

    1. a

      Focus on and pursue a process or idea to completion during play and experimentation with music. (PK-K.M.Cr.02.a)

    2. b

      Name and demonstrate vocal production types (including speaking, singing, whispering).(PK-K.M.Cr.02.b)

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work

    1. 03).

      With prompting and support, choose favorite musical ideas, practicing and demonstrating them vocally or on an instrument. (PK-K.M.Cr.03)

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation

    1. 04).

      Contrast different musical element opposites (including fast-slow, high-low, quiet-loud) through singing, playing, or moving. (PK-K.M.P.04)

      1. DC

        Dance Connection: Students select a rhythm instrument to represent the sounds a chosen creature makes and choreograph appropriate motions to represent it. (PK-K.D.P.04)

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation

    1. 05).

      Demonstrate beat competency by using a steady beat when performing pieces that incorporate simple rhythmic patterns (e.g., body percussion, classroom instruments, or movement).(PK-K.M.P.05)

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work 

    1. 06).

      Perform a short original musical idea through singing and playing with expression.(PK-K.M.P.06)

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work

    1. 07).

      Meet expectations of an audience member (e.g., listening quietly, clapping at the end).(PK-K.M.R.07)

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work

    1. 08).

      Share observations regarding diverse musical works (e.g., world, popular, folk, classical, etc.). (PK-K.M.R.08)

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work 

    1. 09).

      Articulate personal responses to music (e.g., “this piece made me feel…” “this piece made me think…”).(PK-K.M.R.09)

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art

    1. 10).

      Identify examples of music they hear or perform in their daily life (e.g. in advertisements or radio). (PK-K.M.Co.10)

      1. HSS

        HSS Connection: Students learn that “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the national anthem of the United States. (HSS.K.T1.04)

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding

    1. 11).

      Move to different genres and styles of music (e.g., classical, jazz, rock, country, hip-hop(PK-K.M.Co.11)

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K and Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Massachusetts Curriculum Framework - 2019

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