Level III

Foundations: music literacy (1)
- L.MUSIC.1.A
  Evaluate exemplary musical examples using technology and available live performances.
- L.MUSIC.1.B
  Explore musical textures such as monophony, homophony, and polyphony while using a melodic reading system.
- L.MUSIC.1.C
  Compare and contrast concepts of music notation, intervals, and chord structure using appropriate terminology.
- L.MUSIC.1.D
  Compare and contrast concepts of rhythm and meter using appropriate terminology and counting system; Page 20 August 2020 Update.
- L.MUSIC.1.E
  Compare and contrast musical forms such as song, binary, ternary, rondo, and sonata-allegro selected for performance and listening.
- L.MUSIC.1.F
  Compare and contrast concepts of balance and blend using appropriate terminology.
- L.MUSIC.1.G
  Compare and contrast musical styles and genres such as cantata, opera, zydeco, motet, hip-hop, symphony, anthem, march, beats, musical theatre, gospel jazz, and spirituals.
- L.MUSIC.1.H
  Compare and contrast concepts of music such as rhythm, meter, melody, harmony, texture, key, expression markings, dynamics, and timbre using literature selected for performance.
- L.MUSIC.1.I
  Apply health and wellness concepts related to music practice such as body mechanics, hearing protection, vocal health, hydration, and appropriate hygienic practices.
Foundations: music literacy (2)
- L.MUSIC.2.A
  Read and notate music that incorporates melody and rhythm.
- L.MUSIC.2.B
  Interpret music symbols and expressive terms referring to style, dynamics, tempo, and articulation.
Creative expression (3)
- L.MUSIC.3.A
  Demonstrate mature, characteristic sound appropriate for the genre.
- L.MUSIC.3.B
  Refine and apply psychomotor and kinesthetic skills such as appropriate posture, breathing, text, diction, articulation, vibrato, bowings, fingerings, phrasing, independent manual dexterities, and percussion techniques.
- L.MUSIC.3.C
  Demonstrate rhythmic accuracy using appropriate tempo.
- L.MUSIC.3.D
  Demonstrate observance of key signatures and modalities.
- L.MUSIC.3.E
  Demonstrate correct intonation, appropriate phrasing, and appropriate dynamics.
- L.MUSIC.3.F
  Create and notate or record original musical phrases at an appropriate level of difficulty.
Creative expression (4)
- L.MUSIC.4.A
  Exhibit mature, characteristic sound appropriate for the genre while sight reading.
- L.MUSIC.4.B
  Refine and apply psychomotor and kinesthetic skills such as appropriate posture, breathing, text, diction, articulation, vibrato, bowings, fingerings, phrasing, independent manual dexterities, and percussion techniques while sight reading.
- L.MUSIC.4.C
  Demonstrate correct articulation and rhythmic accuracy while sight reading using a counting system within an appropriate tempo.
- L.MUSIC.4.D
  Demonstrate observance of multiple key signatures and changing modalities while sight reading.
- L.MUSIC.4.E
  Demonstrate use of a melodic reading system such as solfège, numbers, letter names, note names, or scale degrees while sight reading.
- L.MUSIC.4.F
  Demonstrate application of dynamics and phrasing while sight reading.
- L.MUSIC.4.G
  Demonstrate accurate intonation while sight reading using concepts such as vowel shapes, ensemble blend, and just intonation. August 2020 Update Page 21 §117.C. High School.
Historical and cultural relevance (5)
- L.MUSIC.5.A
  Classify representative examples of music by genre, style, culture, and historical period.
- L.MUSIC.5.B
  Explore the relevance of music to societies and cultures.
- L.MUSIC.5.C
  Define the relationships between music content and concepts and other academic disciplines.
- L.MUSIC.5.D
  Analyze music-related career options.
- L.MUSIC.5.E
  Analyze and evaluate the impact of technologies, ethical issues, and economic factors on music, performers, and performances.
- L.MUSIC.5.F
  Generate tools for college and career preparation such as electronic portfolios, personal resource lists, performance recordings, social media applications, repertoire lists, auditions, and interview techniques.
Critical evaluation and response (6)
- L.MUSIC.6.A
  Exhibit informed concert etiquette as a performer and an audience member during live and recorded performances in a variety of settings.
- L.MUSIC.6.B
  Create and apply specific criteria for evaluating performances of various musical styles.
- L.MUSIC.6.C
  Create and apply specific criteria for offering constructive feedback using a variety of music performances.
- L.MUSIC.6.D
  Develop processes for self-evaluation and select tools for personal artistic improvement such as critical listening and individual and group performance recordings.
- L.MUSIC.6.E
  Evaluate musical performances by comparing them to similar or exemplary models and offering constructive suggestions for improvement.

Foundations: music literacy (1)

Foundations: music literacy (2)

Creative expression (3)

Creative expression (4)

Historical and cultural relevance (5)

Critical evaluation and response (6)