Maryland Grades 3–5 Music Standards

The Grades 3–5 standards

Anchor Standard 1 3

• A1.I:3-5:1

  Conceptualize and generate musical ideas for an artistic purpose and context, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Major Chords (2, Wk 18); C Major Scale (1, Wk 31); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 35)

• A1.E:3-5:1

  With increasing independence, create musical ideas for classroom and personal composition activities, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Hello Bells (K, Wk 4)

• A1.E:3-5:2

  Create music with intermediate-level melodic, rhythmic, dynamic, and formal elements, in response to artistic stimuli, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Major Chords (2, Wk 18); C Major Scale (1, Wk 31); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 35)

Anchor Standard 2 2

• A2.I:3-5:1

  Select, present, explain, and document musical choices with connections to purpose and context.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part III (3, Wk 21); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Sixths Part I (3, Wk 24); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)

• A2.E:3-5:1

  With increasing independence, use standard notation, iconic notation or recording technology effectively to create and document personal musical ideas. Clearly communicate creative choices.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 4)

Anchor Standard 3 4

• A3.I:3-5:1

  Apply given criteria to evaluate and summarize refinements to personal musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)

• A3.I:3-5:2

  Present a classroom version of personal musical ideas and summarize connections to artistic purpose.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part III (3, Wk 21); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Seconds - Part III (3, Wk 10); Fourths Part I (3, Wk 14)

• A3.E:3-5:1

  Think critically to evaluate and refine personal musical ideas in response to feedback and document revisions.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Wheels on the Bus (2, Wk 32)

• A3.E:3-5:2

  Present a classroom version, incorporating refinements, and explain connections to the artistic purpose, using appropriate technology as available.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part III (3, Wk 21); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2)

Anchor Standard 4 8

• A4.I:3-5:1

  Describe personal preferences for the selection of music for performance based on purpose, context, and technical skill.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Recorder Knight 1 - Let Us Play E G A (4, Wk 12); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)

• A4.I:3-5:2

  Describe and analyze how context (historical, cultural, social, and personal) informs performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21)

• A4.I:3-5:3

  Demonstrate and explain how intent is conveyed through artistic qualities.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29); Skidamarink (2, Wk 30)

• A4.I:3-5:4

  Read and perform from iconic and/or standard notation.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)

• A4.E:3-5:1

  With teacher guidance, select a piece of music to read, analyze, and perform with attention to context and creative intent. Justify and support performance decisions.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 34); Seconds, Thirds and Fourths Review (3, Wk 16); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10)

• A4.E:3-5:2

  Demonstrate an understanding of musical contexts when describing choices of music selected for performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Inverse Intervals (3, Wk 26); Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); C Major & G Major (K, Wk 26)

• A4.E:3-5:3

  Demonstrate and explain artistic qualities when performing musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29); Skidamarink (2, Wk 30)

• A4.E:3-5:4

  Read iconic and/or standard notation in performance of musical ideas.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)

Anchor Standard 5 3

• A5.I:3-5:1

  Identify and apply appropriate feedback to rehearse and refine performance.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35)

• A5.E:3-5:1

  With teacher guidance, identify feedback and explore multiple points of view during the rehearsal process, in order to improve performance quality, technical accuracy, and artistic purpose.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Recorder Knight 1 - Let Us Play E G A (4, Wk 12); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)

• A5.E:3-5:2

  Apply feedback to improve and refine music in rehearsal.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34)

Anchor Standard 6 5

• A6.I:3-5:1

  Communicate purpose through music performance, paying attention to accuracy and interpretation.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Singing (2, Wk 21); Steps (2, Wk 6); Skips (2, Wk 8)

• A6.I:3-5:2

  Perform appropriately for audience and purpose.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36)

• A6.E:3-5:1

  Perform a varied repertoire of music with artistic purpose, demonstrating technical accuracy.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 36); Hello C Chord Part II (5, Wk 9); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)

• A6.E:3-5:2

  Interact effectively with the audience and other performers to convey the artistic purpose of the piece. Reflect with the listeners in discussion or other activity appropriate to the context.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 36); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 36); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)

• A6.E:3-5:3

  Discuss readiness of a varied repertoire of music for public performance, based on experience of time, place, and culture from which the music is chosen.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Welcome (5, Wk 1); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)

Anchor Standard 7 4

• A7.I:3-5:1

  Select music and describe, citing evidence, how personal interests, experiences, and purposes influence musical choice.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Holding your Ukulele (5, Wk 5); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)

• A7.I:3-5:2

  Demonstrate and describe, citing evidence, how responses to music are informed by structure, use of musical elements, and context (social, cultural, and historical).

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Seconds - Part III (3, Wk 10); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1)

• A7.E:3-5:1

  Clearly communicate personal preferences when selecting music for listening or performing and describe how the use of musical elements and context influence the choice.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35); Steps (2, Wk 5); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)

• A7.E:3-5:2

  With limited guidance, communicate clearly the importance of structure, musical elements, and context.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part III (3, Wk 10); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); F Major Chord (2, Wk 15); Major Chords (2, Wk 18)

Anchor Standard 8 2

• A8.I:3-5:1

  Summarize and explain how artistic qualities are used in musicians’ interpretations.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Thirds Part I (3, Wk 11); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29)

• A8.E:3-5:1

  When listening to music, communicate clearly how the use of musical elements and performance choices might create the intended effect.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Perfect Intervals Review (3, Wk 23); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22)

Anchor Standard 9 4

• A9.I:3-5:1

  Describe personal evaluation of musical works or performances based on criteria, using appropriate musical vocabulary.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Parts of the Ukulele (5, Wk 3); Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4)

• A9.E:3-5:1

  Choose a piece of music or a musical performance and evaluate the quality according to specified criteria. Support point of view with evidence and appropriate musical vocabulary.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Recorder Page 3 - B Shield Patterns (4, Wk 3)

• A9.E:3-5:2

  Engage appropriately as an active listener in formal and informal settings, paying attention to audience etiquette appropriate to the genre of music.

• A9.E:3-5:3

  Compare and document musical elements from two or more contrasting selections of music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Semitones (3, Wk 32); Skips (2, Wk 8); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7)

Anchor Standard 10 3

• A10.I:3-5:1

  Describe how interests, experiences, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and musical intentions when creating, performing, and responding to music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1, Wk 29)

• A10.E:3-5:1

  Identify personal and cultural influences as well as creative preferences in creating, performing, and responding to music.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Fifths Part I (3, Wk 17); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Hi High C (K, Wk 11)

• A10.E:3-5:2

  Identify and document the benefits of, and opportunities for, making music both inside and outside of school and/or music class, including after-school programs and extracurricular opportunities.

Anchor Standard 11 7

• A11.I:3-5:1

  Describe and justify how music is a form of personal communication and expression.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)

• A11.I:3-5:2

  Describe and explain factors that impact the role of music in the lives of people.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)

• A11.I:3-5:3

  Describe the relationships of music to dance, theatre, the visual arts, media arts and other disciplines.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); C Major scale note review (K, Wk 34); Mi Sol La Intro (PK, Wk 21)

• A11.E:3-5:1

  With limited guidance, connect music to personal experience through creating, performing, or responding to music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Rhythm (2, Wk 22); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)

• A11.E:3-5:2

  With limited guidance, connect music to other people’s personal experiences when creating, performing, or responding to music.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Welcome (5, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)

• A11.E:3-5:3

  With limited guidance, make connections between music and other common core subjects, including the arts, through creating, performing, or responding to music.

  Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Fifths Part I (3, Wk 17); C Major Scale Review Part II (2, Wk 2); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24); Hi High C (K, Wk 11)

• A11.E:3-5:4

  Analyze and document how music is used to inform or change beliefs, values, and/or behaviors of an individual or society.

  Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 34); Major Chords (2, Wk 16); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 10)