The National Core Arts Standards (VIII)

[US]National Coalition for Core Arts Standards

Music: Traditional and Emerging Ensembles

#Cr1.1.E

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component: Imagine— Generate musical ideas for various purposes and contexts.

Anchor Standard:Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Enduring Understanding:The creative ideas,concepts,and feelings that influence musicians’ work emerge from avarietyof sources.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians generate creative ideas?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr1.1.E.5a Compose andimprovisemelodic and rhythmic ideas ormotivesthat reflect characteristic(s)of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr1.1.E.8a Compose andimproviseideas formelodiesandrhythmic passages1based oncharacteristic(s)of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr1.1.E.Ia Compose andimproviseideas formelodies,rhythmic passages,andarrangementsfor specificpurposesthat reflect characteristic(s) of musicfrom avarietyofhistorical periodsstudied in rehearsal.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr1.1.E.IIa Compose andimproviseideas forarrangements,sections2,and shortcompositionsfor specificpurposesthat reflect characteristic(s) of musicfrom avarietyofculturesstudied in rehearsal.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr1.1.E.IIIa Compose andimprovise musical ideasfor avarietyofpurposesandcontexts.

#Cr2.1.E

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component: Planand Make —Selectand develop musical ideas for defined purposes and contexts.

Anchor Standard:Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians’ creative choices are influenced by their expertise,context,andexpressive intent.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians make creative decisions?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr2.1.E.5aSelectand develop draft melodic and rhythmic ideas ormotivesthatdemonstrateunderstanding of characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.

MU: Cr2.1.E.5b Preserve draftcompositionsandimprovisationsthroughstandard notationand audio recording.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr2.1.E.8aSelectand develop draftmelodies andrhythmic passagesthatdemonstrateunderstanding of characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.

MU: Cr2.1.E.8b Preserve draftcompositionsandimprovisationsthroughstandard notationand audio recording.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr2.1.E.IaSelectand develop draftmelodies,rhythmic passages,andarrangementsfor specificpurposesthatdemonstrateunderstanding of characteristic(s) of musicfrom avarietyofhistorical periodsstudied in rehearsal.

MU: Cr2.1.E.Ib Preserve draftcompositionsandimprovisationsthroughstandard notationand audio recording.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr2.1.E.IIaSelectand developarrangements,sections,and shortcompositionsfor specificpurposesthat demonstrate understanding of characteristic(s) of music from avarietyofculturesstudied in rehearsal.

MU: Cr2.1.E.IIb Preserve draftcompositionsandimprovisationsthroughstandardnotation,audio,or videorecording.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr2.1.E.IIIaSelectand develop composed and improvised ideas into draftmusical worksorganized for avarietyofpurposesandcontexts.

MU: Cr2.1.E.IIIb Preserve draftmusical worksthroughstandard notation,audio,or video recording.

#Cr3.1.E

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component:Evaluate andRefine— Evaluate andrefineselected musical ideas tocreate musical workthat meets appropriatecriteria.

Anchor Standard: Refineand complete artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians evaluate andrefinetheir work through openness to new ideas,persistence,and the application of appropriatecriteria.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians improve the quality of their creative work?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr3.1.E.5a Evaluate andrefinedraftcompositionsandimprovisationsbased on knowledge,skill,andteacherprovided criteria.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr3.1.E.8a Evaluate andrefinedraftcompositionsandimprovisationsbased on knowledge,skill,andcollaboratively-developed criteria.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr3.1.E.Ia Evaluate andrefinedraftmelodies,rhythmic passages,arrangements,andimprovisationsbased onestablishedcriteria,including the extent to which they address identifiedpurposes.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr3.1.E.IIa Evaluate andrefinedraftarrangements,sections,shortcompositions,andimprovisationsbased onpersonally-developedcriteria,including the extent to which they address identifiedpurposes.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr3.1.E.IIIa Evaluate andrefinevaried draftmusical worksbased onappropriatecriteria,including the extent to which they addressidentifiedpurposesandcontexts.

#Cr3.2.1.E

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component: Present—Sharecreativemusical workthat conveysintent,demonstratescraftsmanship,and exhibits originality.

Anchor Standard: Refineand complete artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians’ presentation of creative work is the culmination of a process of creation and communication.

Essential Question(s):When is creative work ready toshare?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr3.2.E.5aSharepersonally-developed melodic and rhythmic ideas ormotives— individually or as anensemble— thatdemonstrateunderstanding of characteristics of music or texts studied in rehearsal.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr3.2.E.8aSharepersonally-developedmelodies andrhythmic passages— individually or as anensemble—thatdemonstrateunderstanding of characteristics of music or texts studied in rehearsal.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr3.2.E.IaSharepersonally-developedmelodies,rhythmic passages,andarrangements— individually or as anensemble— thataddress identifiedpurposes.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr3.2.E.IIaSharepersonally-developedarrangements,sections,and shortcompositions—individually or as anensemble— that address identifiedpurposes.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr3.2.E.IIIaSharevaried,personally-developedmusical works— individually or as anensemble— that address identifiedpurposesandcontexts.

#Pr4.1.E

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Select—Selectvaried musical works topresentbased on interest,knowledge,technical skill,andcontext.

Anchor Standard: Select,analyze,andinterpretartistic work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:Performers’ interest in and knowledge of musical works,understanding of their own technical skill,and thecontextfor a performance influence the selection ofrepertoire.

Essential Question(s):How do performersselect repertoire?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr4.1.E.5aSelectvariedrepertoireto study based on interest,music reading skills (where appropriate),an understanding of thestructureof the music,context,and thetechnical skillof the individual orensemble.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr4.1.E.8aSelecta variedrepertoireto study based on music reading skills (where appropriate),an understanding offormal design3inthe music,context,and thetechnical skillof the individual andensemble.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr4.1.E.IaExplain thecriteriaused toselecta variedrepertoireto studybased on an understanding of theoretical4andstructural5characteristics of the music,thetechnical skillof the individual orensemble,and thepurposeorcontextof theperformance.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr4.1.E.IIaDevelop and applycriteriatoselecta variedrepertoireto studyandperformbased on an understanding oftheoreticalandstructuralcharacteristicsand expressive challenges in the music,thetechnical skillof the individual orensemble,and thepurposeandcontextof theperformance.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr4.1.E.IIIa Develop and applycriteriatoselectvariedprogramsto study andperformbased on an understanding oftheoreticalandstructuralcharacteristics and expressive challenges in the music,thetechnical skillof the individual orensemble,and thepurposeandcontextof theperformance.

#Pr4.2.E

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Analyze—Analyzethestructureandcontextof varied musical works and their implications for performance.

Anchor Standard: Select,analyze,andinterpretartistic work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:Analyzing creators’contextand how they manipulateelements of musicprovides insight into theirintentand informs performance.

Essential Question(s):How does understanding thestructureandcontextof musical works inform performance?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr4.2.E.5aDemonstrate,using music reading skills where appropriate,how knowledge of formal aspects inmusical worksinform prepared or improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr4.2.E.8aDemonstrate,using music reading skills where appropriate,how thesetting6and formal characteristics ofmusical workscontribute to understanding thecontextof the music inprepared or improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr4.2.E.IaDemonstrate,using music reading skills where appropriate,howcompositional devices7employed andtheoreticalandstructuralaspects ofmusical worksimpact and informprepared or improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr4.2.E.IIaDocument anddemonstrate,using music reading skills where appropriate,howcompositional devicesemployed andtheoreticalandstructuralaspects ofmusical worksmayimpact and inform preparedandimprovisedperformances.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr4.2.E.IIIaExamine,evaluate,and critique,using music reading skills where appropriate,how thestructureandcontextimpact and inform prepared and improvisedperformances.

#Pr4.3.E

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Interpret— Develop personal interpretations that consider creators’intent.

Anchor Standard: Select,analyze,andinterpretartistic work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:Performers make interpretive decisions based on their understanding ofcontextandexpressiveintent.

Essential Question(s):How do performersinterpretmusical works?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr4.3.E.5a Identifyexpressive qualitiesin a variedrepertoireof music that can be demonstrated through prepared and improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr4.3.E.8aDemonstrateunderstanding and application ofexpressive qualitiesin a variedrepertoireof music through prepared and improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr4.3.E.IaDemonstratean understanding ofcontextin a variedrepertoireof music through prepared and improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr4.3.E.IIaDemonstratehow understandingthe style,genre,andcontextof a variedrepertoireof musicinfluencesprepared and improvisedperformancesas well as performers’technical skillto connect with the audience.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr4.3.E.IIIaDemonstratehow understanding thestyle,genre,andcontextof a variedrepertoireof musicinformsprepared and improvisedperformancesas well as performers’technical skillto connect with the audience.

#Pr5.1.E

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component:Rehearse,Evaluate,andRefine—Evaluate andrefineselected musical ideas tocreate musicalworkthat meets appropriatecriteria.

Anchor Standard:Develop andrefineartistic techniques and work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:To express their musical ideas,musiciansanalyze,evaluate,andrefinetheir performance over time through openness to new ideas,persistence,and the application of appropriatecriteria.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians improve the quality of their performance?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr5.1.E.5a Use self-reflection and peer feedback torefineindividual andensemble performancesof a variedrepertoireof music.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr5.1.E.8aDevelop strategies to address technical challengesin avariedrepertoireof musicand evaluate their successusing feedback fromensemblepeers and other sources torefine performances.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr5.1.E.Ia Develop strategies to addressexpressivechallenges in a variedrepertoireof music,and evaluate their success using feedback fromensemblepeers and other sources torefine performances.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr5.1.E.IIa Developand apply appropriate rehearsal strategies to address individual andensemble challengesin a variedrepertoireof music,and evaluate their success.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr5.1.E.IIIa Develop,apply,andrefineappropriate rehearsal strategies to address individual andensemblechallenges in a variedrepertoireof music.

#Pr6.1.E

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Present—Performexpressively,with appropriateinterpretationand technical accuracy,and in a manner appropriate to the audience andcontext.

Anchor Standard:Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians judge performance based oncriteriathat vary across time,place,and cultures.Thecontextand how a work is presented influence the audience response.

Essential Question(s):When is a performance judged ready topresent? How docontextand the manner in which themusical workis presented influence audience response?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr6.1.E.5aDemonstrateattention totechnical accuracyandexpressive qualitiesin prepared and improvisedperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music.

MU: Pr6.1.E.5bDemonstratean awareness of thecontextof the music through prepared and improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr6.1.E.8aDemonstrateattention totechnical accuracyandexpressive qualitiesin prepared and improvisedperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music representing diverseculturesandstyles.

MU: Pr6.1.E.8bDemonstratean understandingof thecontextof the music through prepared and improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr6.1.E.IaDemonstrateattention totechnical accuracyandexpressive qualitiesin prepared and improvisedperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music representing diversecultures,styles,andgenres.

MU: Pr6.1.E.IbDemonstratean understandingof expressive intentby connecting with an audiencethrough prepared and improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr6.1.E.IIaDemonstratemastery of the technical demands and an understanding ofexpressive qualitiesof the music in prepared and improvisedperformancesof a variedrepertoirerepresenting diversecultures,styles,genres,andhistorical periods.

MU: Pr6.1.E.IIbDemonstratean understanding ofintentas a means for connecting with an audiencethrough prepared and improvisedperformances.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr6.1.E.IIIaDemonstrateanunderstanding andmastery of the technical demands andexpressive qualitiesof the musicthrough prepared and improvisedperformancesof a variedrepertoirerepresenting diversecultures,styles,genres,andhistoricalperiodsin multiple types ofensembles.

MU: Pr6.1.E.IIIbDemonstrateanability8to connectwith audience members before and during the process of engaging with and responding to themthrough prepared and improvisedperformances.

#Re7.1.E

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component: Select— Choose music appropriate for a specificpurposeorcontext.

Anchor Standard:Perceive andanalyzeartistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Individuals’ selection of musical works is influenced by their interests,experiences,understandings,and purposes.

Essential Question(s):How do individuals choose music to experience?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re7.1.E.5a Identify reasons for selecting music based on characteristics found in the music,connectionto interest,andpurposeorcontext.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re7.1.E.8aExplainreasons for selecting musiccitingcharacteristics found in the music andconnectionsto interest,purpose,andcontext.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re7.1.E.IaApplycriteriatoselectmusic for specified purposes,supporting choices byciting characteristics found in the music andconnectionsto interest,purpose,andcontext.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re7.1.E.IIa Applycriteriatoselectmusic for avarietyof purposes,justifying choices citing knowledge of the music and the specifiedpurposeandcontext.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re7.1.E.IIIaUse research andpersonallydeveloped criteriato justify choicesmade when selecting music,citing knowledge of the music andindividual and ensemblepurposeandcontext.

#Re7.2.E

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component: Analyze—Analyzehow thestructureandcontextof varied musical works inform the response.

Anchor Standard:Perceive andanalyzeartistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Response to music is informed by analyzingcontext(social,cultural,and historical) and how creators and performers manipulate theelements of music.

Essential Question(s):How does understanding thestructureandcontextof the music influence a response?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re7.2.E.5a Identify how knowledge ofcontextand the use of repetition,similarities,and contrasts inform the response to music.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re7.2.E.8a Describe howunderstandingcontextand the way theelements of musicare manipulated inform the response to music.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re7.2.E.IaExplainhowtheanalysisof passagesand understanding the way theelements of musicare manipulated inform the response to music.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re7.2.E.IIa Explain how theanalysisofstructuresandcontextsinform the response to music.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re7.2.E.IIIaDemonstrateand justifyhow theanalysisofstructures,contexts,andperformance decisionsinform the response to music.

#Re8.1.E

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component: Interpret— Support aninterpretationof musical works that reflect creators’/performers’expressive intent.

Anchor Standard: Interpret intentand meaning in artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Through their use of elements and structures of music,creators and performers provide clues to theirexpressive intent.

Essential Question(s):How do we discern the musical creators’ and performers’expressive intent?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re8.1.E.5a Identifyinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning ofmusical works,referring to theelements of music,contexts,and (when appropriate) thesetting of the text 9.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re8.1.E.8a Identifyand supportinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning ofmusical works,citing as evidencethetreatmentof theelements of music,contexts,and (when appropriate) thesetting of the text.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re8.1.E.IaExplainand supportinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning ofmusical works,citing as evidence the treatment of theelements of music,contexts,(when appropriate) thesetting of the text,andpersonal research.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re8.1.E.IIa Supportinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning ofmusical worksciting as evidence the treatment of theelements of music,contexts,(when appropriate) thesetting of the text,andvaried researchedsources.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re8.1.E.IIIaJustifyinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning ofmusical worksbycomparing and synthesizingvaried researched sources,including reference to other art forms.

#Re9.1.E

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component:Evaluate — Support personal evaluation of musical works and performance(s) based onanalysis,interpretation,andestablished criteria.

Anchor Standard:Applycriteriato evaluate artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:The personal evaluation ofmusical work(s) and performance(s) is informed byanalysis,interpretation,andestablished criteria.

Essential Question(s):How do we judge the quality ofmusical work(s) and performance(s)?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re9.1.E.5a Identify and describe the effect of interest,experience,analysis,andcontexton the evaluation of music.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re9.1.E.8aExplain the influenceof experiences,analysis,andcontexton interest inand evaluation of music.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re9.1.E.IaEvaluate works andperformancesbased onpersonally-orcollaboratively-developed criteria,includinganalysisof thestructureandcontext.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re9.1.E.IIa Evaluate works andperformancesbased onresearchas well aspersonally-andcollaborativelydeveloped criteria,includinganalysisandinterpretationof thestructureandcontext.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re9.1.E.IIIaDevelop and justifyevaluations of music,programsof music,andperformancesbased oncriteria,personal decision-making,research,and understanding ofcontexts.

#Cn10.0.E

Artistic Process:Connecting

Process Component:Connect — Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music.

Anchor Standard:Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians connect their personal interests,experiences,ideas,and knowledge to creating,performing,and responding.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians make meaningful connections to creating,performing,and responding?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cn10.0.E.5aDemonstratehow interests,knowledge,and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.E.5a,MU: Pr4.1.E.5a,MU: Pr4.3.E.5a,MU:Re7.1E.5a)

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cn10.0.E.8aDemonstratehow interests,knowledge,and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.E.8a ,MU: Pr4.2.E.5a,MU: Pr6.1.E.5c,MU:Re7.1.E.8a)

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cn10.0.E.IaDemonstratehow interests,knowledge,and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU:Cr3.2.E.Ia,MU: Pr4.1.E.Ia,MU: Pr4.3.E.Ia,MU: Re7.1.E.Ia)

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cn10.0.E.IIaDemonstratehow interests,knowledge,and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.E.IIa,MU: Pr4.1.E.IIa,MU: Pr4.3.E.IIa,MU:Re7.1.E.IIa)

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cn10.0.E.IIIaDemonstratehow interests,knowledge,and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.E.IIIa,MU: Pr4.1.E.IIIa,MU:Pr4.3.E.IIIa,MU: Re7.1.E.IIIa)

#Cn11.0.E

Artistic Process:Connecting

Process Component:Connect — Relate musical ideas and works to varied contexts and daily life to deepen understanding.

Anchor Standard:Relate artistic ideas and works with societal,cultural,and historicalcontextto deepen understanding.

Enduring Understanding:Understanding connections to varied contexts and daily life enhances musicians’creating,performing,and responding.

Essential Question(s):How do the other arts,other disciplines,contexts,and daily life inform creating,performing,and responding to music?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cn11.0.E.5aDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts,and daily life.(MU: Cr1.1.E.5a,MU: Cr3.2.E.5a,MU: Pr6.1.E.5b,MU: Re9.1.E.5)

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cn11.0.E.8aDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts,and daily life.(MU: Cr1.1.E.8a,MU: Cr3.2.E.8a,MU: Pr6.1.E.8b,MU: Re9.1.E.8a)

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cn11.0.E.IaDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts,and daily life.(MU: Cr1.1.E.Ia,MU: Cr3.2.E.Ia,MU: Pr6.1.E.Ib,MU: Re9.1.E.Ia)

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cn11.0.E.IIaDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts,and daily life.(MU: Cr1.1.E.IIa,MU: Cr3.2.E.IIa,MU: Pr6.1.E.II,MU: Re9.1.E.IIa)

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cn11.0.E.IIIaDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts,and daily life.(MU: Cr1.1.E.IIIa,MU: Cr3.2.E.IIIb,MU: Pr6.1.E.IIIb,MU: Re9.1.E.IIIa)

Music: Harmonizing Instruments

#Cr1.1.H

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component: Imagine— Generate musical ideas for various purposes and contexts.

Anchor Standard:Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Enduring Understanding:The creative ideas,concepts,and feelings that influence musicians’ work emerge from avarietyof sources.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians generate creative ideas?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr1.1.H.5a Generate melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas for simplemelodies(such as two-phrase)and chordal accompaniments for given melodies.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr1.1.H.8a Generate melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas formelodies(created over specified chord progressions10orAB/ABA forms) andtwo-tothree-chordaccompaniments for given melodies.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr1.1.H.Ia Generate melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas forimprovisations,compositions(formssuch astheme and variationor 12-bar blues),and threeor-more-chord accompaniments in avarietyof patterns(such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns).

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr1.1.H.IIa Generate melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas forcompositions(formssuch asrounded binary11orrondo12),improvisations,accompaniment patterns in avarietyofstyles,andharmonizations13for givenmelodies.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr1.1.H.IIIa Generate melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas for acollection ofcompositions(representing avarietyofformsandstyles),improvisationsin several different styles,andstylistically appropriateharmonizationsfor givenmelodies.

#Cr2.1.H

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component: Planand Make —Selectand develop musical ideas for defined purposes and contexts.

Anchor Standard:Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians’ creative choices are influenced by their expertise,context,andexpressive intent.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians make creative decisions?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr2.1.H.5aSelect,develop,and usestandard notationor audio/video recording to document melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas for drafts of simplemelodies(such as two-phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr2.1.H.8aSelect,develop,and usestandard notationandaudio/video recording to document melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas for drafts ofmelodies(created over specifiedchord progressionsorAB/ABA forms) andtwo-to-three-chordaccompaniments for given melodies.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr2.1.H.IaSelect,develop,and usestandard notationand audio/video recording to document melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas for drafts ofimprovisations,compositions(formssuch astheme and variationor 12-bar blues),andthree-or-more-chord accompaniments in avarietyof patterns(such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns).

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr2.1.H.IIaSelect,develop,and usestandard notationand audio/video recording to document melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas for drafts ofcompositions(formssuch asroundedbinaryorrondo),improvisations,accompaniment patterns in avarietyof styles,andharmonizationsfor givenmelodies.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr2.1.H.IIIaSelect,develop,and usestandard notationand audio/video recording to document melodic,rhythmic,and harmonic ideas for drafts ofcompositions(representing avarietyofformsandstyles),improvisationsin several different styles,andstylistically appropriateharmonizationsfor givenmelodies.

#Cr3.1.H

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component:Evaluate andRefine— Evaluate andrefineselected musical ideas tocreate musical workthat meets appropriatecriteria.

Anchor Standard: Refineand complete artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians evaluate andrefinetheir work through openness to new ideas,persistence,and the application of appropriatecriteria.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians improve the quality of their creative work?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr3.1.H.5a Applyteacher-provided criteriato critique,improve,andrefinedrafts of simplemelodies(such as two-phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr3.1.H.8a Applyteacher-provided criteriato critique,improve,andrefinedrafts ofmelodies(created over specifiedchord progressionsorAB/ABA forms) andtwo-to-three-chord accompaniments for given melodies.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr3.1.H.Ia Develop and applycriteriato critique,improve,andrefinedrafts ofimprovisations,compositions(formssuch astheme and variationor 12-bar blues) and three-or-more-chord accompaniments in avariety of patterns(such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns).

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr3.1.H.IIa Develop and applycriteriato critique,improve,andrefinedrafts ofcompositions(formssuch asroundedbinaryorrondo),improvisations,accompaniment patterns in a variety ofstyles,andharmonizationsfor givenmelodies.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr3.1.H.IIIa Develop and applycriteriato critique,improve,andrefinedrafts ofcompositions(representing a variety offormsandstyles),improvisationsin a variety ofstyles,andstylistically appropriateharmonizationsfor givenmelodies.

#Cr3.2.H

Artistic Process:Creating

Process Component: Present—Performexpressively,with appropriateinterpretationand technical accuracy,and in a manner appropriate to the audience andcontext.

Anchor Standard: Refineand complete artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians’ presentation of creative work is the culmination of a process of creation and communication.

Essential Question(s):When is creative work ready toshare?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cr3.2.H.5aSharefinal versions of simplemelodies(such as two-phrase) and chordal accompaniments for given melodies,demonstrating an understanding of how to develop and organize personalmusical ideas.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cr3.2.H.8aSharefinal versions ofmelodies(created over specifiedchord progressionsorAB/ABA forms) andtwo-to-three-chordaccompaniments for given melodies,demonstrating an understanding of how to develop and organize personalmusical ideas.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cr3.2.H.IaPerformfinal versions ofimprovisations,compositions(formssuch astheme and variationor 12-bar blues),andthree-or-more-chord accompanimentsin a variety of patterns (such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns),demonstratingtechnical skillin applying principles of composition/improvisation and originalityin developing and organizingmusical ideas.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cr3.2.H.IIaPerformfinal versions ofcompositions(formssuch asroundedbinaryorrondo),improvisations,accompaniment patternsin a variety ofstyles,andharmonizationsfor givenmelodies,demonstratingtechnical skillin applying principles of composition/improvisation and originality in developing and organizingmusical ideas.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cr3.2.H.IIIaPerformfinal versions of acollection ofcompositions(representing a variety of formsand styles),improvisationsin several different styles,andstylistically appropriateharmonizationsfor givenmelodies,demonstratingtechnical skillin applying principles of composition/improvisation and originality in developing and organizingmusical ideas.

#Pr4.1.H

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Select—Selectvaried musical works topresentbased on interest,knowledge,technical skill,andcontext.

Anchor Standard: Select,analyze,andinterpretartistic work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:Performers’ interest in and knowledge ofmusical work(s),understanding of their own technical skill,and thecontextfor a performance influence the selection ofrepertoire.

Essential Question(s):How do performersselect repertoire?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr4.1.H.5a Describe anddemonstratehow a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments is selected,based on personal interest,music reading skills,andtechnical skill,as well as thecontextof theperformances.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr4.1.H.8a Describe anddemonstratehow a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments is selected,based on personal interest,music reading skills,andtechnical skill(citingtechnical challengesthat need to be addressed),as well as thecontextof theperformances.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr4.1.H.IaExplain thecriteriausedwhen selecting a variedrepertoireof music forindividual or small groupperformancesthat includemelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompanimentsin a varietyof patterns (such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns).

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr4.1.H.IIaDevelop and applycriteriafor selecting a variedrepertoireof music for individual and small groupperformancesthat includemelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompanimentsin avarietyofstyles.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr4.1.H.IIIa Develop and applycriteriafor selecting a variedrepertoirefor aprogramof musicfor individual and small groupperformancesthat includemelodies,repertoirepieces,stylistically appropriate accompaniments,andimprovisationsin avarietyof contrastingstyles.

#Pr4.2.H

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Analyze—Analyzethestructureandcontextof varied musical works and their implications for performance.

Anchor Standard: Select,analyze,andinterpretartistic work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:Analyzing creators’contextand how they manipulateelements of musicprovides insight into theirintentand informs performance.

Essential Question(s):How does understanding thestructureandcontextof musical works inform performance?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr4.2.H.5a Identify prominent melodic and harmonic characteristics in a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments selected forperformance,including at least some based on readingstandard notation.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr4.2.H.8a Identify prominent melodic,harmonic,andstructuralcharacteristics andcontext(social,cultural,orhistorical) in a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments selected forperformance,including at least some based on readingstandard notation.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr4.2.H.Ia Identifyand describe important theoreticalandstructuralcharacteristicsandcontext(social,cultural,orhistorical) in a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompanimentsin a variety ofpatterns (such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns).

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr4.2.H.IIa Identify and describe importanttheoreticalandstructuralcharacteristics andcontext(social,cultural,andhistorical) in a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompanimentsin avariety ofstyles.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr4.2.H.IIIa Identify and describe importanttheoreticalandstructuralcharacteristics andcontext(social,cultural,andhistorical) in a variedrepertoireof music selected forperformanceprogramsthat includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,stylistically appropriate accompaniments,andimprovisationsin avarietyofcontrastingstyles.

#Pr4.3.H

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Interpret— Develop personal interpretations that consider creators’intent.

Anchor Standard: Select,analyze,andinterpretartistic work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:Performers make interpretive decisions based on their understanding ofcontextandexpressive intent.

Essential Question(s):How do performersinterpretmusical works?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr4.3.H.5a Demonstrate and describe ininterpretationsan understanding of thecontextandexpressive intentin a variedrepertoireof music selected forperformancethat includesmelodies,repertoire pieces,and chordal accompaniments.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr4.3.H.8a Demonstrate and describe ininterpretationsan understanding of thecontext(social,cultural,orhistorical) andexpressive intentin a variedrepertoireof music selected forperformancethat includesmelodies,repertoire pieces,and chordal accompaniments.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr4.3.H.Ia Describe ininterpretationsthecontext(social,cultural,orhistorical) andexpressiveintentin a variedrepertoireof music selected forperformancethat includesmelodies,repertoire pieces,improvisations,and chordal accompaniments in avariety of patterns (such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns).

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr4.3.H.IIaExplainininterpretationsthecontext(social,cultural,andhistorical) andexpressive intentin a variedrepertoireof music selected forperformancethat includesmelodies,repertoire pieces,improvisations,and chordal accompaniments in avariety ofstyles.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr4.3.H.IIIa Explain andpresentinterpretationsthat demonstrate and describe thecontext(social,cultural,andhistorical) andan understanding of the creator’sintentinrepertoirefor variedprogramsof musicthat includemelodies,repertoire pieces,stylistically appropriateaccompaniments,andimprovisationsin a variety ofcontrastingstyles.

#Pr5.1.H

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component:Rehearse,Evaluate,andRefine— Evaluate andrefinepersonal andensembleperformances,individually or in collaboration with others.

Anchor Standard:Develop andrefineartistic techniques and work for presentation.

Enduring Understanding:To express their musical ideas,musiciansanalyze,evaluate,andrefinetheir performance over time through openness to new ideas,persistence,and the application of appropriatecriteria.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians improve the quality of their performance?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr5.1.H.5a Applyteacher-provided criteriato critique individualperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments selected for performance,and apply practice strategies to address performance challenges andrefinethe performances.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr5.1.H.8a Applyteacher-provided criteriato critique individualperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments selected for performance,andidentifypractice strategies to address performance challenges andrefinethe performances.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr5.1.H.Ia Develop and applycriteriato critique individualand small groupperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompanimentsin a varietyof patterns(such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns),andcreaterehearsal strategiesto address performance challenges andrefinethe performances.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr5.1.H.IIa Develop and applycriteriato critique individual and small groupperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompaniments in avarietyofstyles,andcreaterehearsal strategies to address performance challenges andrefinethe performances.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr5.1.H.IIIa Develop and applycriteria,includingfeedback from multiple sources,to critique variedprogramsof musicrepertoire(melodies,repertoirepieces,stylistically appropriateaccompaniments,improvisationsin avarietyof contrastingstyles) selected for individual and small group performance,andcreaterehearsal strategies to address performance challenges andrefinethe performances.

#Pr6.1.H

Artistic Process:Performing

Process Component: Present—Performexpressively,with appropriateinterpretationand technical accuracy,and in a manner appropriate to the audience andcontext.

Anchor Standard:Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians judge performance based oncriteriathat vary across time,place,and cultures.Thecontextand how a work is presented influence the audience response.

Essential Question(s):When is a performance judged ready topresent? How docontextand the manner in which themusical workis presented influence audience response?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Pr6.1.H.5aPerformwithexpressionandtechnical accuracyin individualperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments,demonstrating understanding of the audience and thecontext.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Pr6.1.H.8aPerformwithexpressionandtechnical accuracyin individualperformancesof a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,and chordal accompaniments,demonstratingsensitivity14to the audience and anunderstanding of the context(social,cultural,orhistorical).

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Pr6.1.H.IaPerformwithexpressionandtechnical accuracy,in individual andsmall groupperformances,a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompanimentsin a varietyof patterns (such as arpeggio,country and gallop strumming,finger picking patterns),demonstratingsensitivityto the audience and an understanding of thecontext(social,cultural,orhistorical).

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Pr6.1.H.IIaPerformwithexpressionandtechnical accuracy,in individual and small groupperformances,a variedrepertoireof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,improvisations,and chordal accompaniments in avarietyofstyles,demonstratingsensitivityto the audience and an understanding of thecontext(social,cultural,andhistorical).

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Pr6.1.H.IIIaPerformwithexpressionandtechnical accuracy,in individual and small groupperformances,a variedrepertoireforprogramsof music that includesmelodies,repertoirepieces,stylistically appropriateaccompaniments,andimprovisationsin a varietyof contrastingstyles,demonstratingsensitivityto the audience and an understanding of thecontext(social,cultural,andhistorical).

#Re7.1.H

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component: Select— Choose music appropriate for a specificpurposeorcontext.

Anchor Standard:Perceive andanalyzeartistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Individuals’ selection of musical works is influenced by their interests,experiences,understandings,and purposes.

Essential Question(s):How do individuals choose music to experience?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re7.1.H.5aDemonstrateand describe reasons for selecting music,based on characteristics found in the music andconnectionsto interest,purpose,or personal experience.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re7.1.H.8aExplainreasons for selecting musiccitingcharacteristics found in the music andconnectionsto interest,purpose,andcontext.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re7.1.H.IaApplycriteriatoselectmusic for specified purposes,supporting choices byciting characteristics found in the music andconnectionsto interest,purpose,andcontext.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re7.1.H.IIa Applycriteriatoselectmusic for avarietyof purposes,justifying choices citing knowledge of the music and the specifiedpurposeandcontext.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re7.1.H.IIIaSelect,describe,and compare avarietyofindividual and small group musicalprogramsfromvariedcultures,genres,andhistorical periods.

#Re7.2.H

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component: Analyze—Analyzehow thestructureandcontextof varied musical works inform the response.

Anchor Standard:Perceive andanalyzeartistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Response to music is informed by analyzingcontext(social,cultural,and historical) and how creators and performers manipulate theelements of music.

Essential Question(s):How does understanding thestructureandcontextof the music influence a response?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re7.2.H.5aDemonstrateand explain,citing evidence,the use of repetition,similarities,and contrasts in musical selections and how these and knowledge of thecontext(socialorcultural) inform the response.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re7.2.H.8aDescribehowthe way that the elements of musicare manipulatedand knowledge of thecontext(socialandcultural) inform the response.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re7.2.H.IaCompare passages in musical selectionsand explain how theelements of musicandcontext(social,cultural,orhistorical) inform the response.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re7.2.H.IIaExplain how theanalysisof the structuresandcontext(social,cultural,andhistorical)ofcontrastingmusical selections inform the response.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re7.2.H.IIIaDemonstrateand justifyhow thestructuralcharacteristicsfunctionwithin avarietyofmusical selections,and distinguish howcontext(social,cultural,andhistorical) andcreative decisionsinform the response.

#Re8.1.H

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component: Interpret— Support aninterpretationof musical works that reflect creators’/performers’expressive intent.

Anchor Standard: Interpret intentand meaning in artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:Through their use of elements and structures of music,creators and performers provide clues to theirexpressive intent.

Essential Question(s):How do we discern the musical creators’ and performers’expressive intent?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re8.1.H.5a Identifyinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning of musical selections,referring to theelements of music,context(personalorsocial),and (when appropriate) thesetting of the text.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re8.1.H.8a Identifyand supportinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning of musical selections,citing as evidencethe treatmentof theelements of music,context,and (when appropriate) thesetting of the text.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re8.1.H.IaExplainand supportinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning of musical selections,citing as evidence the treatment of theelements of music,context(personal,social,andcultural),and(when appropriate) thesetting of the text,andoutside sources.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re8.1.H.IIa Explain and supportinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning of musical selections,citing as evidence the treatment of theelements of music,context(personal,social,andcultural),and(when appropriate) thesetting of the text,andvaried researchedsources.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re8.1.H.IIIaEstablish andjustifyinterpretationsof theexpressive intentand meaning of musical selections by comparing and synthesizing varied researched sources,including reference to examples from other art forms.

#Re9.1.H

Artistic Process:Responding

Process Component:Evaluate — Support personal evaluation ofmusical work(s) and performance(s) based onanalysis,interpretation,and establishedcriteria.

Anchor Standard:Applycriteriato evaluate artistic work.

Enduring Understanding:The personal evaluation ofmusical work(s) and performance(s) is informed byanalysis,interpretation,and establishedcriteria.

Essential Question(s):How do we judge the quality ofmusical work(s) and performance(s)?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Re9.1.H.5a Identify and describe how interest,experiences,andcontexts(personalorsocial) effect the evaluation of music.

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Re9.1.H.8aExplainthe influenceof experiences andcontexts(personal,social,orcultural) on interest in and the evaluation of avariedrepertoireof music.

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Re9.1.H.IaDevelop and applyteacher-provided andestablished criteriabased onpersonal preference,analysis,andcontext(personal,social,andcultural) to evaluateindividual and small group musical selectionsfor listening.

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Re9.1.H.IIa Applypersonally-developedandestablished criteriabased onresearch,personal preference,analysis,interpretation,expressive intent,andmusical qualitiesto evaluatecontrastingindividual and small group musical selections for listening.

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Re9.1.H.IIIaDevelop and justifyevaluations of avarietyof individual and small group musical selections for listening based onpersonally-developedandestablished criteria,personal decision making,and knowledge and understanding ofcontext.

#Cn10.0.H

Artistic Process:Connecting

Process Component:Connect — Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

Anchor Standard:Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

Enduring Understanding:Musicians connect their personal interests,experiences,ideas,and knowledge to creating,performing,and responding.

Essential Question(s):How do musicians make meaningful connections to creating,performing,and responding?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cn10.0.H.5aDemonstratehow interests,knowledge and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.H.5a,MU: Pr4.1.H.5a,MU: Re7.1.H.5a)

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cn10.0.H.8aDemonstratehow interests,knowledge and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.H.8a,MU: Pr4.1.H.8,MU: Re7.1.H.8a)

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cn10.0.H.IaDemonstratehow interests,knowledge and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.H.Ia,MU: Pr4.1.H.Ia,MU: Re7.1.H.Ia)

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cn10.0.H.IIaDemonstratehow interests,knowledge and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.H.IIa ,MU: Pr4.1.H.IIa)

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cn10.0.H.IIIaDemonstratehow interests,knowledge and skills relate to personal choices andintentwhen creating,performing,and responding to music.(MU: Cr3.2.H.IIIa,MU: Pr4.1.H.IIIa)

#Cn11.0.H

Artistic Process:Connecting

Process Component:Connect — Relate musical ideas and works to varied contexts and daily life to deepen understanding.

Anchor Standard:Relate artistic ideas and works with variedcontextto deepen understanding.

Enduring Understanding:Understanding connections to varied contexts and daily life enhances musicians’creating,performing,and responding.

Essential Question(s):How do the other arts,other disciplines,contexts and daily life inform creating,performing,and responding to music?

Grade HS Novice

MU: Cn11.0.H.5aDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts and daily life.(MU: Pr4.3.H.5a,MU: Re7.2.H.5a,MU: Re9.1.H.5a )

Grade HS Intermediate

MU: Cn11.0.H.8aDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts and daily life.(MU: Pr4.3.H.8a,MU: Re7.2.H.8a,MU: Re9.1.H.8a)

Grade HS Proficient

MU: Cn11.0.H.IaDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts and daily life.(MU: Pr4.3.H.Ia,MU: Re7.2.H.Ia,MU: Re9.1.H.Ia)

Grade HS Accomplished

MU: Cn11.0.H.IIaDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts and daily life.(MU:Pr4.3.H.IIa,MU: Re7.2.H.IIa,MU: Re9.1.H.IIa)

Grade HS Advanced

MU: Cn11.0.H.IIIaDemonstrateunderstanding of relationships between music and the other arts,other disciplines,varied contexts and daily life.(MU:Pr4.3.H.IIIa,MU: Re7.2.H.IIIa,MU: Re9.1.H.IIIa)

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Notes

1Rhythmic passage: Short section or series of notes within a larger work that constitutes a single coherent rhythmic idea.

2Section: one of a number of distinct segments that together comprise a composition; a section consists of several phrases.

3Formal design: Large-scale framework for a piece of music in which the constituent parts cohere into a meaningful whole;encompasses both structural and tonal aspects of the piece.

4Theoretical: (SeeFundamentals of Music Theory).

5Structural: (SeeStructure).

6Setting: Specified or implied instrumentation,voicing,or orchestration of a musical work.

7Compositional devices: Tools used by a composer or arranger (arranger: person who creates alternative settings or adaptations of existing music) to create or organize a composition or arrangement,such as tonality,sequence,repetition,instrumentation,orchestration,harmonic/melodic structure,style,and form.

8Ability: Natural aptitude in specific skills and processes; what the student is apt to do,without formal instruction.

9Setting of the text: Musical treatment of text as presented in the music.

10Chord progression: Series of chords sounding in succession; certain progressions are typical in particular styles/genres of music.

11Binary form: (SeeAB).

12Rondo: Musical form consisting of three or more contrasting sections in which one section recurs,such as ABACA.

13Harmonization: Process of applying stylistically appropriate harmony,such as chords,countermelodies,and ostinato,to melodic material.

14Sensitivity: Skill of a creator,performer,or listener in responding to and conveying the nuances of sound or expression.