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K–12 Standards

1.3C Music Ensembles Standards: Music Ensemble

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Creating

  • Anchor Standard 1

    Generating and conceptualizing ideas.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Compose and improvise ideas and motives for melodies and rhythmic passages based on characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.1.3.C.12nov.Cr1a

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Compose and improvise ideas and motives for melodies and rhythmic passages based on characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.1.3.C.12int.Cr1a

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Compose and improvise ideas for melodies, rhythmic passages and arrangements for specific purposes that reflect characteristic(s) of music from a variety of historical periods or cultures studied in rehearsal.1.3.C.1prof.Cr1a

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Compose and improvise ideas for arrangements, sections and short compositions for specific purposes that reflect characteristic(s) of music from a variety of historical periods or cultures studied in rehearsal.1.3.C.1acc.Cr1a

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Compose and improvise musical ideas for a variety of purposes and contexts.1.3Cadv.Cr1a

  • Anchor Standard 2

    Organizing and developing ideas.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. 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.1.3C.12nov.Cr2a

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Select and develop draft melodies and rhythmic passages that demonstrate understanding of characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.1.3C.12int.Cr2a

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Select and develop draft melodies, rhythmic passages and arrangements for specific purposes that demonstrate understanding of characteristic(s) of music from a variety of historical periods studied in rehearsal.1.3C.12prof.Cr2a

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Select and develop arrangements, sections, and short compositions for specific purposes that demonstrate understanding of characteristic(s) of music from a variety of cultures studied in rehearsal.1.3C.12acc.Cr2a

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Select and develop composed and improvised ideas into draft musical works organized for a variety of purposes and contexts.1.3C.12adv.Cr2a

  • Anchor Standard 3

    Refining and completing products.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Evaluate and refine draft compositions and improvisations based on knowledge, skill and teacher-provided criteria.1.3C.12nov.Cr3a

      2. b

        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.1.3C.12nov.Cr3b

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Evaluate and refine draft compositions and improvisations based on knowledge, skill and collaboratively developed criteria. 1.3C.12int.Cr3a

      2. b

        Share personally developed melodies and rhythmic passages (individually or as an ensemble) that demonstrate understanding of characteristics of music or texts studied in rehearsal.1.3C.12int.Cr3b

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Evaluate and refine draft melodies, rhythmic passages, arrangements, and improvisations based on established criteria, including the extent to which they address identified purposes. 1.3C.12prof.Cr3a

      2. b

        Share personally developed melodies, rhythmic passages, and arrangements (individually or as an ensemble) that address identified purposes.  1.3C.12prof.Cr3b

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Evaluate and refine draft arrangements, sections, short compositions, and improvisations based on personally developed criteria, including the extent to which they address identified purposes.1.3C.12acc.Cr3a

      2. b

        Share personally developed arrangements, sections and short compositions (individually or as an ensemble) that address identified purposes1.3C.12acc.Cr3b

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Evaluate and refine varied draft musical works based on appropriate criteria, including the extent to which they address identified purposes and contexts. 1.3C.12adv.Cr3a

      2. b

        Share varied, personally developed musical works (individually or as an ensemble) that address identified purposes and contexts.1.3C.12adv.Cr3b

Performing

  • Anchor Standard 4

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        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. 1.3C.12nov.Pr4a

      2. b

        Demonstrate, using music reading skills (where appropriate) how knowledge of formal aspects in musical works inform prepared or improvised performances. 1.3C.12nov.Pr4b

      3. c

        Identify expressive qualities in a varied repertoire of music that can be demonstrated through prepared and improvised performances. 1.3C.12nov.Pr4c

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Select varied repertoire to study based on music reading skills (where appropriate), an understanding of formal design in the music, context, and the technical skill of the individual and ensemble.1.3C.12int.Pr4a

      2. b

        Demonstrate, using music reading skills (where appropriate), how the setting and formal characteristics of musical works contribute to understanding the context of the music in prepared or improvised performances.1.3C.12int.Pr4

      3. c

        Demonstrate understanding and application of expressive qualities in a varied repertoire of music through prepared and improvised performances.1.3C.12int.Pr4c

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Explain the criteria used to select varied repertoire to study based on an understanding of theoretical and structural characteristics of the music, the technical skill of the individual or ensemble, and the purpose or context of the performance.1.3C.12prof.Pr4a

      2. b

        Demonstrate, using music reading skills (where appropriate), how compositional devices employed and theoretical and structural aspects of musical works impact and inform prepared or improvised performances.1.3C.12prof.Pr4b

      3. c

        Demonstrate an understanding of context in a varied repertoire of music through prepared and improvised performances.1.3C.12prof.Pr4c

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Develop and apply criteria to select a varied repertoire to study and perform based on an understanding of theoretical and structural characteristics and expressive challenges in the music, the technical skill of the individual or ensemble, and the purpose and context of the performance.1.3C.12acc.Pr4a

      2. b

         Document and demonstrate, using music reading skills (where appropriate), how compositional devices employed, and theoretical and structural aspects of musical works, may impact and inform prepared and improvised performances. 1.3C.12acc.Pr4b

      3. c

        Demonstrate how understanding the style, genre and context of a varied repertoire of music influences prepared and improvised performances as well as performers’ technical skills to connect with the audience.1.3C.12acc.Pr4c

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Develop and apply criteria to select varied programs to study and perform based on an understanding of theoretical and structural characteristics and expressive challenges in the music, the technical skill of the individual or ensemble, and the purpose and context of the performance.1.3C.12adv.Pr4a

      2. b

        Examine, evaluate, and critique, using music reading skills (where appropriate), how the structure and context impact and inform prepared and improvised performances.1.3C.12adv.Pr4b

      3. c

        Demonstrate how understanding the style, genre and context of a varied repertoire of music informs prepared and improvised performances as well as performers’ technical skills to connect with the audience.1.3C.12adv.Pr4c

  • Anchor Standard 5

    Developing and refining techniques and models or steps needed to create products.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Use self-reflection and peer feedback to refine individual and ensemble performances of a varied repertoire of music.1.3C.12nov.Pr5a

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Develop strategies to address technical challenges in a varied repertoire of music and evaluate their success using feedback from ensemble peers and other sources to refine performances.1.3C.12int.Pr5a

    3.  

      Proficient 

      1. a

         Develop strategies to address expressive challenges in a varied repertoire of music, and evaluate their success using feedback from ensemble peers and other sources to refine performances.1.3C.12prof.Pr5a

    4.  

      Accomplished 

      1. a

        Develop and apply appropriate rehearsal strategies to address individual and ensemble challenges in a varied repertoire of music and evaluate their success.1.3C.12acc.Pr5a

    5.  

      Advanced 

      1. a

        Develop, apply, and refine appropriate rehearsal strategies to address individual and ensemble challenges in a varied repertoire of music.1.3C.12adv.Pr5a

  • Anchor Standard 6

    Conveying meaning through art. 

    1.  

      Novice 

      1. a

        Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music. 1.3C.12nov.Pr6a

      2. b

        Demonstrate an awareness of the context of the music through prepared and improvised performances 1.3C.12nov.Pr6b

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures and styles1.3C.12int.Pr6a

      2. b

        Demonstrate an understanding of the context of the music through prepared and improvised performances. 1.3C.12int.Pr6b

    3.  

      Proficient 

      1. a

         Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, styles, and genres. 1.3C.12prof.Pr6a

      2. b

        Demonstrate an understanding of expressive intent by connecting with an audience through prepared and improvised performances.1.3C.12prof.Pr6b

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Demonstrate mastery of the technical demands and an understanding of expressive qualities of the music in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire representing diverse cultures, styles, genres, and historical periods.1.3C.12acc.Pr6a

      2. b

        Demonstrate an understanding of intent as a means for connecting with an audience through prepared and improvised performances.1.3C.12acc.Pr6b

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Demonstrate an understanding and mastery of the technical demands and expressive qualities of the music through prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire representing diverse cultures, styles, genres, and historical periods in multiple types of ensembles.1.3C.12adv.Pr6a

      2. b

         Demonstrate an ability to connect, engage and respond to audiences through prepared and improvised performances.1.3C.12adv.Pr6b

Responding

  • Anchor Standard 7

    Perceiving and analyzing products.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Identify reasons for selecting music based on characteristics found in the music, connection to interest, and purpose or context. 1.3C.12nov.Re7a

      2. b

        Identify how knowledge of context and the use of repetition, similarities and contrasts inform the response to music.1.3C.12nov.Re7b

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Explain the reasons for selecting music citing characteristics found in the music and connections to interest, purpose and context. 1.3C.12int.Re7a

      2. b

        Describe how understanding context and the way the elements of music are manipulated inform the response to music.  1.3C.12int.Re7b

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Apply criteria to select music for specified purposes, supporting choices by citing characteristics found in the music and connections to interest, purpose and context.1.3C.12prof.Re7a

      2. b

        Explain how the analysis of passages and understanding the way the elements of music are manipulated informs the response to music.1.3C.12prof.Re7b

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Apply criteria to select music for a variety of purposes, justifying choices citing knowledge of the music and the specified purpose and context.  1.3C.12acc.Re7a

      2. b

        Explain how the analysis of structures and contexts inform the response to music1.3C.12acc.Re7b

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Use research and personally developed criteria to justify choices made when selecting music, citing knowledge of the music and individual and ensemble purpose and context.1.3C.12adv.Re7a

      2. b

        Demonstrate and justify how the analysis of structures, contexts and performance decisions inform the response to music.1.3C.12adv.Re7b

  • Anchor Standard 8

    Interpreting intent and meaning.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Identify interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical works, referring to the elements of music, contexts and the setting of the text (when appropriate).1.3C.12nov.Re8a

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Identify and support interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical works, citing as evidence the treatment of the elements of music, contexts and the setting of the text (when appropriate).  1.3C.12int.Re8a

    3.  

      Proficient 

      1. a

        Explain and support interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical works, citing as evidence the treatment of the elements of music, contexts, the setting of the text (when appropriate), and personal research.1.3C.12prof.Re8a

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Support interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical works citing as evidence the treatment of the elements of music, contexts, the setting of the text (when appropriate), and varied researched sources.1.3C.12acc.Re8a

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Justify interpretations of the expressive intent and meaning of musical works by comparing and synthesizing varied researched sources, including reference to other art forms.1.3C.12adv.Re8a

  • Anchor Standard 9

    Applying criteria to evaluate products. 

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Identify and describe the effect of interest, experience, analysis, and context on the evaluation of music. 1.3C.12nov.Re9a

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Explain the influence of experiences, analysis and context on interest in and evaluation of music.1.3C.12int.Re9a

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Evaluate works and performances based on personally or collaboratively developed criteria, including analysis of the structure and context.1.3C.12prof.Re9a

    4.  

      Accomplished 

      1. a

        Evaluate works and performances based on research as well as personally and collaboratively developed criteria, including analysis and interpretation of the structure and context.1.3C.12acc.Re9a

    5.  

      Advanced

      1. a

        Develop and justify evaluations of music, programs of music, and performances based on criteria, personal decision-making, research, and understanding of contexts.1.3C.12adv.Re9a

Connecting

  • Anchor Standard 10

    Synthesizing and relating knowledge and personal experiences to create products.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life. 1.3C.12nov.Cn10a

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life. 1.3C.12int.Cn10a

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing and responding to music.1.3B.12prof.Cn10a

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing and responding to music.1.3B.12acc.Cn10a

    5.  

      Advanced 

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge and skills related to personal choices and intent when creating, performing and responding to music 1.3B.12adv.Cn10a

  • Anchor Standard 11

    Relating artistic ideas and works within societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding.

    1.  

      Novice

      1. a

        Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life. 1.3C.12nov.Cn11a

    2.  

      Intermediate

      1. a

        Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life. 1.3C.12int.Cn11a

    3.  

      Proficient

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music. 1.3B.12prof.Cn11a

    4.  

      Accomplished

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing and responding to music.1.3B.12acc.Cn11a

    5.  

      Advanced 

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge and skills related to personal choices and intent when creating, performing and responding to music1.3B.12adv.Cn11a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, and Grade 9
Where can I read the official document?
2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards

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