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Historical, Cultural and Social Contexts Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of music styles and cultures and the context of musical expression or events, both past and present. Students identify significant contributions of composers and performers to music heritage. Students analyze the historical, social and political forces that have influenced the function and role of music in the lives of people.A. Compare and contrast styles and forms of music from various historical periods. B. Identify composers and classify them according to chronological historical periods. C. Describe how events during various historical periods have influenced the development of music. |
Creative Expression and Communication Students sing, play instruments, improvise, compose, read and notate music.A. Perform a piece of music independently or in a group with technical accuracy and expression. |
Analyzing and Responding Students listen to a varied repertoire of music and respond by analyzing and describing music using correct terminology. Students evaluate the creating and performing of music by using appropriate criteria.B. Analyze the structure of larger music works and the sections comprised within. |
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Valuing the Arts/Aesthetic Reflection Students demonstrate an understanding of reasons why people value music and a respect for diverse opinions regarding music preferences. Students articulate the significance of music in their lives.A. Reflect on and describe how music performance and settings affect audience response. B. Reflect on why others may have different music preferences. C. Justify one's personal preference of music choice using music vocabulary. |
Connections, Relationships and Applications Students identify similarities and differences between music and other arts disciplines. Students recognize the relationship between concepts and skills learned through music with knowledge learned in other curricular subjects, life experiences and potential careers in and outside the arts. Students develop a desire for lifelong learning in music.B. Demonstrate ways that subject matter of other disciplines is interrelated with that of music. |
