The music instructional program in the primary level centers on exploration. Instructional emphasis at the elementary level should be placed on exposing students to a variety of music as well as other performing arts through active experiences. This exploration includes a beginning of musical literacy development, simple analysis and critique of music, and active sharing of their work with others. Students should also begin making connections between music and their own personal experiences, along with beginning to realize how music conveys meaning and reflects human experiences. Students can begin to learn how they can use music to communicate meaning through their choices in the use of musical elements and principles. Each standard is designed to be a continuous growth with the intent to gain proficiency by the end of their elementary career.