1.1 Read, write, and perform triads, intervals, chordal patterns, augmented and diminished intervals, minor chords, and harmonic minor progressions. (6-8)

1.2 Read, write, and perform rhythmic and melodic notation in duple, triple, compound, and mixed meters. (6-8)

1.3 Transcribe aural examples into rhythmic and melodic notation. (6-8)

1.4 Sight-read accurately and expressively in treble or bass clef (level of difficulty: 2; scale: 1�6). (6-8)

1.5 Analyze and compare the use of musical elements representing various genres, styles, and cultures, with an emphasis on tonality, intervals, meter, rhythm, chords and harmonic progressions. (6-8)

1.6 Describe musical forms; sonata-allegro, concerto, theme & variations, canon, fugue, suite, ballet, opera, oratorio, symphony & tone poem. (6-8)

1.7 Explain how musical elements are used to create specific music events in given aural examples. (8)

2.1 Sing a repertoire of vocal literature representing various genres, styles, and cultures with expression, technical accuracy, tone quality, vowel shape, and articulation�written and memorized, by oneself and in ensembles (level of difficulty: 3). (6-8)

2.2 Sing or play music written in two, three, or four parts. (6-8)

2.3 Perform on an instrument a repertoire of instrumental literature representing various genres, styles, and cultures with expression, technical accuracy, tone quality, and articulation, by oneself and in ensembles (level of difficulty: 1)

2.4 Compose short pieces in duple, triple, mixed, and compound meters. (6-8)

2.5 Compose and arrange simple pieces for voices or instruments other than those for which the pieces were written, using traditional and nontraditional sound sources, including digital/electronic media. (6-8)

2.6 Improvise melodies, harmonic accompaniments, and melodic and rhythmic embellishments and variations in major keys. (6-8)

2.7 Improvise short melodies to be performed with and without accompaniment. (8)

3.1 Compare and contrast the functions music serves and the place of musicians in society in various cultures. (6-8)

3.2 Identify and describe the development of music during medieval and early modern times in various cultures (i.e. Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Indian, & Roman). (6-7)

3.2 Identify and explain the influences and roles of various cultures on music in early United States history. (8)

3.3 Identify and describe distinguishing characteristics of musical genres and styles from a variety of cultures. (6-7)

3.3 Explain how music has reflected social functions and changing ideas and values. (8)

3.4 Compare and contrast the distinguishing characteristics of musical genres and styles from a variety of cultures. (6-8)

3.5 Perform, listen to and describe music from diverse genres, cultures, and time periods. (6-8)

3.6 Classify exemplary musical works by style, genre, and historical period and explain why each work is considered exemplary. (6-8)

4.1 Develop and use detailed criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of musical performances and compositions, including arrangements and improvisations, and apply the criteria to personal listening and performing. (6-8)

4.2 Explain how various aesthetic qualities convey images, feeling or emotion. (6)

4.2 Apply detailed criteria appropriate for the genre and style of the music to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of performances, compositions, arrangements, and improvisations, by oneself and with others. (7-8)

4.3 Identify aesthetic qualities in a specific musical work. (6)

4.3 Compare and contrast the differences between one performance of a specific musical work and another performance of the same work. (7)

4.3 Explain how and why people use and respond to specific music from different musical cultures found in the United States. (8)

4.4 Compare the means used to create images or evoke feelings and emotions in musical works from a minimum of two different musical cultures found in the United States. (8)

5.1 Describe how knowledge of music connects to learning in other subject areas. (6)

5.1 Identify similarities and differences in the meanings of common terms used in various arts and other subject areas. (7)

5.1 Compare in two or more arts forms how the characteristic materials of each art (sound in music, visual stimuli in visual arts, movement in dance, human relationships in theatre) can be used to transform similar events, scenes, emotions, or ideas into works of art. (8)

5.2 Identify and describe how music functions in the media and Entertainment industries (7).

5.2 Describe how music is composed and adapted for use in film, video, radio, and television (8).

5.3 Identify various careers for musicians in the entertainment industry. (6-7)

5.3 Describe the skills necessary for composing and adapting music for use in film, video, radio, and television. (8)