NATIONAL STANDARDS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL
GENERAL MUSIC
Standard One
Students will sing, independently and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Standard Two
Students will perform on instruments, independently and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Standard Three
Students will improvise melodies, variations and accompaniments.
Standard Four
Students will compose and arrange music within specific guidelines.
Standard Five
Students will read and notate music.
Standard Six
Students will listen to, describe and analyze music and music performances.
Standard Seven
Students will evaluate music and music performances.
Standard Eight
Students will make connections between music, the other arts, and other curricular areas.
Standard Nine
Students will understand music in relation to diverse cultures, times and places.
