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Louisiana Elementary Music Standards
Every Louisiana K–5 general music standard in one place, grade by grade, with the Prodigies lesson that teaches each one.
Louisiana elementary music is taught to the Louisiana Standards for Arts Education: Music (Bulletin 122, 2004), published by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2004.
They are organized by Creative Expression, Aesthetic Perception, Historical and Cultural Perspective, and Critical Analysis.
| Official name | Louisiana Standards for Arts Education: Music (Bulletin 122, 2004) |
|---|---|
| Published by | Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education |
| Adopted | 2004 |
| Grades on this page | K–5 |
| Standards on this page | 44 |
| Code format | M-CE-E1 |
| Organized by | Creative Expression, Aesthetic Perception, Historical and Cultural Perspective, Critical Analysis |
| Official source | louisianabelieves.com |
Louisiana Grades K–4 music standards
22 standards. Grades K–4 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creative Expression 5
M-CE-E1Recognize and imitate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet and Melon (K, Wk 3); Hi High C (K, Wk 11)
M-CE-E2Recognize basic notational symbols and express vocabulary that conveys precise musical meanings
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
M-CE-E3Improvise or compose and perform simple musical ideas, such as echoing melody or short rhythmic patterns
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19)
M-CE-E4Explore and express basic elements of music through voice, musical instruments, electronic technology, or available media
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2); Beet and Melon (K, Wk 3)
M-CE-E5Participate in organized musical activities including singing, playing, and movement
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)
Aesthetic Perception 6
M-AP-E1Understand and apply basic music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositions
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Do, Re, Mi Review (1, Wk 5)
M-AP-E2Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of music
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13)
M-AP-E3Demonstrate awareness of where and how music is used in daily life and within the community
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Key of G Major (3, Wk 34); Birds Fly (K, Wk 14)
M-AP-E4Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices available in the creative processes of music
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Harmonizing Part III (3, Wk 31)
M-AP-E5Participate in guided inquiry into the basic question, "What is music?" and share personal feelings or preferences about music
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)
M-AP-E6Recognize and demonstrate behavior appropriate for various musical environments
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 3)
Historical and Cultural Perspective 6
M-HP-E1Recognize musical styles representative of various cultures
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21)
M-HP-E2Recognize and discuss the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasions
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 15); Hello Bells (K, Wk 4)
M-HP-E3Recognize families of musical instruments and instruments of various cultures
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21)
M-HP-E4Recognize professions in music and identify the roles of musicians in various cultures
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33)
M-HP-E5Recognize great composers and their most significant musical works
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Resolutions (3, Wk 28); Steps (2, Wk 6)
M-HP-E6Recognize universal themes in music and how music communicates a universal language
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)
Critical Analysis 5
M-CA-E1Identify the music form (e.g., AB, ABA) and describe in simple terms how the elements of music are used in various works
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34)
M-CA-E2Identify simple music events (e.g., dynamic change, meter change, same/different sections) while listening to a work
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part I (3, Wk 19); Recorder King/Queen 4 - Dynamics (4, Wk 25)
M-CA-E3Recognize characteristics of music that make a musical selection appropriate for a particular purpose
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hi High C (K, Wk 11); Sevenths & Octaves (3, Wk 27)
M-CA-E4Identify relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Bonjour B and Sol Ti Re (K, Wk 25); What note is it? (K, Wk 30)
M-CA-E5Devise criteria for evaluating music and music performances, and express opinions using basic music vocabulary
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
Louisiana Grades 5–8 music standards
22 standards. Grades 5–8 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creative Expression 5
M-CE-M1Recognize and perform melodic and rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources, both individually and in ensembles
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 4 - B A Shield Patterns (4, Wk 4); Recorder Page 5 - B A G Shield Patterns (4, Wk 5)
M-CE-M2Interpret notational symbols and vocabulary that convey precise musical meanings
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Parts of the Ukulele (5, Wk 3); Dynamics (2, Wk 23)
M-CE-M3Improvise, or compose and perform written music
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
M-CE-M4Recognize and demonstrate elements of music, using voice, musical instruments, electronic technology, or other available media
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 35)
M-CE-M5Perform in organized activities including singing, playing, and movement
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Hello Am Chord Part II (5, Wk 14); Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12)
Aesthetic Perception 6
M-AP-M1Understand and apply expanded music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositions
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18); Chord Progressions Part III (5, Wk 20)
M-AP-M2Recognize that concepts of beauty differ by culture and that taste varies from person to person
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Types of Ukuleles (5, Wk 2)
M-AP-M3Describe the emotional and intellectual impact of music in various contexts
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part III (5, Wk 20); Chord Theory Part I (5, Wk 30)
M-AP-M4Demonstrate awareness of various traditional and technological options pertaining to creative processes in music
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
M-AP-M5Discuss the question, "What is music?" and express intuitive reactions and personal responses to various works
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
M-AP-M6Demonstrate and discuss behavior appropriate for various musical environments
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part IV (5, Wk 21); Strumming Bonus Tip (5, Wk 23)
Historical and Cultural Perspective 6
M-HP-M1Identify distinguishing characteristics of musical styles representative of various historical periods and cultures
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
M-HP-M2Compare and contrast the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, such as celebrations, ceremonies, and events
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Page 4 - B A Shield Patterns (4, Wk 4)
M-HP-M3Identify specific types and uses of musical instruments in various cultures
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Hello Am Chord Part III (5, Wk 15)
M-HP-M4Describe careers for musicians and compare the roles of musicians in various cultures
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Chord Theory Part III (5, Wk 32)
M-HP-M5Identify major works of great composers and recognize achievements of prominent musicians
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Resolutions (3, Wk 28); Steps (2, Wk 6)
M-HP-M6Identify and discuss ways in which universal themes are revealed and developed in the music of diverse cultures and time periods
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22)
Critical Analysis 5
M-CA-M1Identify the music form (e.g., round, canon) and explain how the elements of music are used in works representing various genres/styles
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part III (5, Wk 20); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
M-CA-M2Identify and describe music events (e.g., entry of an instrument, meter change, return of refrain) while listening to a work
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Theory Part I (5, Wk 30); Compound Meter Part I (3, Wk 19)
M-CA-M3Describe or explain characteristics of music in regard to suitability of musical selections for specific purposes
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22); Sevenths & Octaves (3, Wk 27)
M-CA-M4Describe relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Bonjour B and Sol Ti Re (K, Wk 25); Fa, Sol, La (1, Wk 13)
M-CA-M5Use appropriate criteria and expanded music vocabulary to evaluate the quality of music and performances
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
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The Louisiana K–5 music standards checklist
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Questions teachers ask
What are the Louisiana music standards called?
Louisiana Standards for Arts Education: Music (Bulletin 122, 2004), published by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (2004).
How many elementary music standards does Louisiana have?
This page lists 44 standards: 22 in Grades K–4, 22 in Grades 5–8.
Does Louisiana use the National Core Arts Standards?
Not directly. Louisiana uses its own framework, organized by Creative Expression, Aesthetic Perception, Historical and Cultural Perspective, Critical Analysis. The ideas overlap a lot with NCAS, which is why our compare tool can line them up.
Where can I find the official document?
The official source is https://louisianabelieves.com/academics/k-12-academic-standards. This page copies the standard text word for word and adds grade-by-grade navigation and lesson matches.
Is there a music curriculum aligned to the Louisiana standards?
Prodigies PK-5 has a lesson for 39 of the 44 standards on this page (89%). Every lesson is tagged to these codes. Try it free for 30 days.