Performance Standards:

Creating

• Generate simple rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases within AB and ABA forms that convey expressive intent. (Cr.1.6) 

• Select, organize, construct, and document personal musical ideas for arrangements and compositions. within AB or ABA form that demonstrate an effective beginning, middle, and ending, and convey expressive intent (Cr.2.6.a) 

• Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/ video recording to document personal simple rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and two-chord harmonic musical ideas (Cr.2.6.b) 

• Evaluate their own work, applying teacher-provided criteria such as application of selected elements of music, and use of sound sources. (Cr.3.6.a) 

• Describe the rationale for making revisions to the music based on evaluation criteria and feedback from their teacher. (Cr.3.6.b) 

• Present the final version of their documented personal composition or arrangement, using craftsmanship and originality to demonstrate an effective beginning, middle, and ending, and convey expressive intent. (Cr.4.6) 

Performing

• Apply teacher-provided criteria for selecting music to perform for a specific purpose and/or context, and explain why each was chosen. (Pr.1.6) 

• Explain how understanding the structure and the elements of music are used in music selected for performance. (Pr.2.6.a) 

• When analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function standard symbols for rhythm, pitch, articulation, and dynamics (Pr.2.6.b) 

• Identify how cultural and historical context inform performances. (Pr.2.6.c) 

• Perform a selected piece of music demonstrating how their interpretations of the elements of music and the expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, articulation/style, and phrasing) convey intent. (Pr.3.6) 

• Identify and apply teacher-provided criteria (such as correct interpretation of notation, technical accuracy, originality, and interest) to rehearse, refine, and determine when a piece is ready to perform. (Pr.4.6) 

• Perform the music with technical accuracy to convey the creator’s intent. (Pr.5.6.a) 

• Demonstrate performance decorum (such as stage presence, attire, and behavior) and audience etiquette appropriate for venue and purpose. (Pr.5.6.b) 

Responding

• Select or choose music to listen to and explain the connections to specific interests or experiences for a specific purpose. (Re.1.6) 

• Describe how the elements of music and expressive qualities relate to the structure of the pieces. (Re.2.6.a) 

• Identify the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods. (Re.2.6.b) 

• Describe a personal interpretation of how creators’ and performers’ application of the elements of music and expressive qualities, within genres and cultural and historical context, convey expressive intent. (Re.3.6) 

  • Apply teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performances. (Re.4.6)