Music Proficiencies

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5th Grade
1. Perform, individually and/or in a group, level- and subject-appropriate music
  • play ostinato pattern, using self-created instrument
  • sing with a group, maintaining timing and voice control

2. Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines
  • write new lyrics for a chosen melody, using a teacher-provided theme
  • create ostinato accompaniment, using self-created instrument

3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate music and musical performance using appropriate vocabulary
  • identify instruments of the Western orchestra, visually and aurally
  • categorize instruments by standard Western families (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion)
  • describe music and the image it creates

4. Demonstrate an understanding of music in relation to history, culture, other arts, other disciplines, and careers.
  • describe music, clothing, technology of the Baroque period
  • compare cultural elements of Baroque period to elements of present

5. Demonstrate qualities of good musicianship.
  • be prepared
  • practice (includes completion of homework and classwork)
  • treat self and others with respect


6th Grade
1. Perform, individually and/or in a group, level- and subject-appropriate music

2. Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines
3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate music and musical performance using appropriate vocabulary

4. Demonstrate an understanding of music in relation to history, culture, other arts, other disciplines, and careers.

5. Demonstrate qualities of good musicianship
  • be prepared
  • practice (includes completion of homework and classwork)
  • treat self and others with respect


7th Grade
1. Perform, individually and/or in a group, level- and subject-appropriate music

2. Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines
3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate music and musical performance using appropriate vocabulary

4. Demonstrate an understanding of music in relation to history, culture, other arts, other disciplines, and careers.

5. Demonstrate qualities of good musicianship.
  • be prepared
  • practice (includes completion of homework and classwork)
  • treat self and others with respect





8th Grade
1. Perform, individually and/or in a group, level- and subject-appropriate music

2. Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines
3. Describe, analyze, and evaluate music and musical performance using appropriate vocabulary

4. Demonstrate an understanding of music in relation to history, culture, other arts, other disciplines, and careers.

5. Demonstrate qualities of good musicianship.
  • be prepared
  • practice (includes completion of homework and classwork)
  • treat self and others with respect