Elementary Music
Courses
Courses
Elementary School Music
Elementary School Music
All K-5th grade students take general music weekly. Students may begin orchestra instruction in 3rd grade, or band and chorus instruction in 4th grade. Select individual grades for additional information.
Artistic Processes
Artistic Processes
The Maryland Fine Arts Music Standards
Creating
Creating
- Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
- Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
- Refine and complete artistic work.
Presenting
Presenting
- Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.
- Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.
- Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
Responding
Responding
- Perceive and analyze artistic work.
- Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
- Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
Connecting
Connecting
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
Resources for SMCPS Fine Arts Educators
Resources for SMCPS Fine Arts Educators