Adams 12 Music Standards

ADAMS 12 FIVE STAR DISTRICT MUSIC STANDARDS

EXPRESSION OF MUSIC

The expression of music is the demonstration of human thought and emotion through the medium of

performance, which is a product of knowledge and skills gained in the study of music.

CREATION OF MUSIC

The creation of music is the demonstration of learned skills in the composition, improvisation, and the

arranging of music. Creating music involves writing music, fashioning new music from an existing piece of

music, or forming an entirely new piece of music

THEORY OF MUSIC

The theory of music is the understanding of the distinctive language, conventions, mechanics and structures

of organized sound. Investigation of music theory allows for a more complete understanding of all aspects of

the musical process, including musical performance and composition.

AESTHETIC VALUATION OF MUSIC

The value of music focuses on the knowledge needed to make an informed evaluation and to provide a wellthought-

out critique about a musical piece. It also addresses the beauty, heart, and soul: the aesthetics of

music. Valuing music will permit individuals to distinguish between a scholarly and an individual judgement of

music.