essential standards

„ Standard L1.MI.CR.4: With guidance, develop, organize, and notate rhythmic and melodic ideas and phrases with increasing complexity. 

„ Standard L1.MI.CR.5: Evaluate and refine musical ideas, applying teacher-provided criteria and, with guidance, using selected elements of music. 

„ Standard L1.MI.P.1: With guidance, select appropriate music for a short solo or ensemble performance, with consideration to student ability, preparation and target audience, and explain why the piece was chosen. „ 

„ Standard L1.MI.P.5: Demonstrate fluency in the following technical performance skills: 

a. Basic major scales 

b. Chromatic scale with limited range 

c. Articulation 

d. Dynamics 

e. Rhythmic accuracy 

f. Note accuracy  „ 

 „ Standard L1.MI.R.4: Identify and describe, with guidance, the technical and musical skills evident in a quality performance. „ 

    Standard L1.MI.R.5: Use self-assessment to judge and improve the quality of musical 

„ Standard L1.MI.CO.1: Examine how music relates to personal development and enjoyment of life. „ 

    Standard L1.MI.CO.2: Self-assess and document personal growth as a musician.