Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Music: Performance 9-12

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CREATE: Students will generate, develop, and refine artistic work.

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    Design and develop musical compositions for voices or instruments.MP1.Cr.13.h 

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    Improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic variations in a variety of genres while following a harmonic progression in a specified style of music.MP1.Cr.14.h

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    Compose pieces in a distinct style, using standard and/or alternative notation and technology, demonstrating creativity in the use of the elements of music for expressive effect.MP1.Cr.15.h

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    Arrange short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation with symbols and/or technology means using specified guidelines to demonstrate creativity in the elements of music.MP1.Cr.16.h

PERFORM: Students will analyze, develop, and convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

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    Rehearse and demonstrate the ability to sing and/or play expressively, on pitch, in rhythm, and with proper technique andMP2.P.25.h

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    Perform using expressive qualities and techniques with the composer’s intent.MP2.P.26.h

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    Discuss own ideas and feedback of others to develop and implement strategies to address technical challenges.MP2.P.27.h

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    Illustrate how the setting and music elements contribute to the context and expressive qualities of the music.MP2.P.28.h

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    Interpret and perform music from aural traditions and through standard and nonstandard notation with stylistic accuracy.MP2.P.29.h

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    Demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills while working collaboratively with other performers and the conductor in a rehearsal and performance.MP2.P.30.h

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    Perform solos and in small ensembles, interacting with peers employing performance techniques which enhance the performance.MP2.P.31.h

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    Demonstrate/model proper concert etiquette for a variety of musical settings as performer and as an audience member.MP2.P.32.h

RESPOND: Students will critically interpret intent and meaning in order to evaluate artistic work.

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    Illustrate understanding of contrasts and similarities of expressive elements in artistic work through discussion and written reflections.MP3.R.14.h

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    Express musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, artistic, or technological means.MP3.R.15.h

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    Analyze, critique, and evaluate musical performances, recordings, and compositions using appropriate music terminology, theory, and technology.MP3.R.16.h

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    Demonstrate proper concert/audience etiquette for a variety of musical settings.MP3.R.17.h

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    Reflect upon and critique performances using grade- appropriate music vocabulary.MP3.R.18.h

CONNECT: Students will relate prior knowledge and personal experience with music to cultural and historical context.

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    Interpret the historical and cultural relationships between music and other disciplines.MP4.Cn.13.h

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    Explain the relationship between performer and audience using grade-appropriate music vocabulary.MP4.Cn.14.h

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    Analyze connections, similarities, and differences in a musical context.MP4.Cn.15.h

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    Identify how the influence of two or more cultural traditions impact the genre and style of a piece of music.MP4.Cn.16.h

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Wisconsin Standards for Music

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