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K–12 Standards

Music: 6th grade

Other Missouri Fine Arts sets

CreateI

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and workI.1

    1. A

      ImagineI.1.A

      1. a

        Generate simple rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases within AB and ABA forms that convey expressive intentI.1.A.a

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and workI.2

    1. A

      Plan and MakeI.2.A

      1. a

        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.I.2.A.a

      2. b

        Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or audio/video recording to document personal simple rhythmic phrases, melodic phrases, and two chord harmonic musical ideasI.2.A.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic workI.3

    1. A

      Evaluate and RefineI.3.A

      1. a

        Evaluate their own work, applying teacher provided criteria such as application of selected elements of music, and use of sound sourcesI.3.A.a

      2. b

        Describe the rationale for making revisions to the music based on evaluation criteria and feedback from their teacherI.3.A.b

    2. B

      PresentI.3.B

      1. a

        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 intentI.3.B.a

Performing / Presenting / ProducingII

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentationII.4

    1. A

      SelectII.4.A

      1. a

        Apply teacher provided criteria for selecting music to perform for a specific purpose and/or context, and explain why each was chosenII.4.A.a

    2. B

      AnalyzeII.4.B

      1. a

        Explain how understanding the structure and the elements of music are used in music selected for performanceII.4.B.a

      2. b

        When analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function standard symbols for rhythm, pitch, articulation, and dynamicsII.4.B.b

      3. c

        Identify how cultural and historical context inform performancesII.4.B.c

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentationII.5

    1. A

      Rehearse, Evaluate, RefineII.5.A

      1. a

        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.II.5.A.a

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic workII.6

    1. A

      PresentII.6.A

      1. a

        Perform the music with technical accuracy to convey the creator's intentII.6.A.a

      2. b

        Demonstrate performance decorum (such as stage presence, attire, and behavior) and audience etiquette appropriate for venue and purposeII.6.A.b

RespondingIII

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic workIII.7

    1. A

      SelectIII.7.A

      1. a

        Select or choose music to listen to and explain the connections to specific interests or experiences for a specific purposeIII.7.A.a

    2. B

      AnalyzeIII.7.B

      1. a

        Classify and explain how the elements of music and expressive qualities relate to the structure of contrasting piecesIII.7.B.a

      2. b

        Identify and compare the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periodsIII.7.B.b

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic workIII.8

    1. A

      InterpretIII.8.A

      1. a

        Describe a personal interpretation of contrasting works and explain how creators' and performers' application of the elements of music and expressive qualities, within genres, cultures, and historical periods, convey expressive intentIII.8.A.a

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic workIII.9

    1. A

      EvaluateIII.9.A

      1. a

        Apply teacher provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performancesIII.9.A.a

ConnectingIV

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make artIV.10

    1. A

      Making ConnectionsIV.10.A

      1. a

        Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to musicIV.10.A.a

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understandingIV.11

    1. A

      Understanding ConnectionsIV.11.A

      1. a

        Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily lifeIV.11.A.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Missouri Learning Standards - Music Scope - Grade 6

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