generate musical ideas for various purposes and contexts
select and develop musical ideas for defined purposes and contexts
evaluate and refine selected musical ideas to create musical work (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) that meet appropriate criteria
share creative musical work that conveys intent, demonstrates craftsmanship, and exhibits originality
B - Performing
select varied musical works to present based on interest, knowledge, technical skill, and context
analyze the structure and context of varied musical works (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) and their effects on the presentation
develop personal interpretations that consider creator intent
evaluate and refine personal and ensemble performances, individually or in collaboration with others
perform expressively, with appropriate interpretation and technical accuracy, in a manner appropriate to the audience and context
C - Responding
choose music appropriate for a specific purpose or situation
analyze how the structure and context of varied musical works inform the response
support interpretations of musical works that reflect the expressive intent of the creators/performers
support evaluations of musical works and performances based on analysis, interpretation, and established criteria
D - Connecting
synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music
relate musical ideas to varied contexts and daily life to deepen understanding
generate musical ideas for various purposes and contexts
select and develop musical ideas for defined purposes and contexts
evaluate and refine selected musical ideas to create musical work (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) that meet appropriate criteria
share creative musical work that conveys intent, demonstrates craftsmanship, and exhibits originality
B - Performing
select varied musical works to present based on interest, knowledge, technical skill, and context
analyze the structure and context of varied musical works (e.g., arrangement, composition, improvisation, mixed-media project, orchestration, sound design) and their effects on the presentation
develop personal interpretations that consider creator intent
evaluate and refine personal and ensemble performances, individually or in collaboration with others
perform expressively, with appropriate interpretation and technical accuracy, in a manner appropriate to the audience and context
C - Responding
choose music appropriate for a specific purpose or situation
analyze how the structure and context of varied musical works inform the response
support interpretations of musical works that reflect the expressive intent of the creators/performers
support evaluations of musical works and performances based on analysis, interpretation, and established criteria
D - Connecting
synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music
relate musical ideas to varied contexts and daily life to deepen understanding
visualize and generate ideas for creating works of art
choose from a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional materials or methods of traditional and contemporary artistic practices to plan and create works of art
engage in an array of traditional and contemporary processes, media, and techniques through experimentation, practice, and persistence
incorporate the formal (i.e., elements and principles) and informal (e.g., aesthetics, criticism, visual literacy, problem-solving) components to create a work of art
reflect on, revise, and refine works of art considering relevant traditional and contemporary practices as well as artistic ideation
keep an ongoing record (visual, verbal, and written) to explore and develop works of art
B - Presenting
plan, prepare, and present completed works of art
C - Responding
reflect on the context of personal works of art in relation to community, culture, and the world
critique personal works of art and the artwork of others, individually and collaboratively, using a variety of approaches
engage in the process of art criticism (e.g., describe, interpret, analyze, judge) to make meaning and increase visual literacy
D - Connecting
develop personal artistic voice through connecting uses of art within a variety of cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts
develop life skills through the study and production of art
utilize a variety of resources to understand how artistic learning extends to other disciplines, careers, and communities
