Music Anchor Standards

Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work.

  •  Anchor Standard #1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.Cr1

  • Anchor Standard #2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.Cr2

  • Anchor Standard #3

    Refine and complete artistic work.Cr3

Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation.

  • Anchor Standard #4

    Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.Pr4

  • Anchor Standard #5

    Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.Pr5

  • Anchor Standard #6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.Pr6

Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

  • Anchor Standard #7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.Re7

  • Anchor Standard #8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.Re8

  • Anchor Standard #9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.Re9

Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.

  • Anchor Standard #10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.Cn10

  • Anchor Standard #11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.Cn11

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
National Core Arts Standards