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Oregon Elementary Music Standards
Every Oregon PK–5 general music standard in one place, grade by grade, with the Prodigies lesson that teaches each one.
Oregon elementary music is taught to the Oregon Music Standards (ODE), published by the Oregon Department of Education in 2015.
They are built on the National Core Arts Standards, organized by the four artistic processes: Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting.
| Official name | Oregon Music Standards (ODE) |
|---|---|
| Published by | Oregon Department of Education |
| Adopted | 2015 |
| Grades on this page | PK–5 |
| Standards on this page | 159 |
| Code format | MU.1.CR1.PK.1 |
| Organized by | Creating, Performing, Responding, Connecting |
| Official source | oregon.gov |
Oregon Pre-K music standards
19 standards. Pre-K page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 5
MU.1.CR1.PK.1With substantial guidance, explore and experience a variety of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Hand Signs (K, Wk 28)
MU.2.CR2.PK.1With substantial guidance, explore favorite musical ideas (such as movements, vocalizations, or instrumental accompaniments).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Cherry (PK, Wk 25); Do Mi Sol Slide (PK, Wk 5)
MU.2.CR2.PK.2With substantial guidance, select and keep track of the order for performing original musical ideas, using iconic notation and/or recording technology.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
MU.3.CR3.PK.1With substantial guidance, consider personal, peer, and teacher feedback when demonstrating and refining personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.3.CR3.PK.2With substantial guidance, share revised personal musical ideas with peers.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19); Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20)
Performing 4
MU.4.PR1.PK.1With substantial guidance, demonstrate and state preference for varied musical selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Recorder Knight 2 - Breath Technique (4, Wk 13)
MU.5.PR2.PK.1With substantial guidance, practice and demonstrate what they like about their own performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Scale (PK, Wk 32); Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11)
MU.5.PR2.PK.2With substantial guidance, apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to refine performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
MU.6.PR3.PK.1With substantial guidance, perform music with expression.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
Responding 4
MU.7.RE1.PK.1With substantial guidance, state personal interests and demonstrate why they prefer some music selections over others.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Harmonizing Part III (3, Wk 31); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)
MU.7.RE1.PK.2With substantial guidance, explore musical contrasts in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11)
MU.8.RE2.PK.1With substantial guidance, explore music’s expressive qualities (such as dynamics and tempo).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
MU.9.RE3.PK.1With substantial guidance, talk about personal and expressive preferences in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
Connecting 6
MU.10.CO1.PK.1With substantial guidance, share revised musical ideas with peers.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C & G Best Friends (K, Wk 18); Major Chords (2, Wk 17)
MU.10.CO1.PK.2With substantial guidance, demonstrate and state preference for varied musical selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11); Recorder Knight 2 - Breath Technique (4, Wk 13)
MU.10.CO1.PK.3With substantial guidance, explore music's expressive qualities (such as voice quality, dynamics, and tempo) that support the creators' expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.11.CO2.PK.1With substantial guidance, explore and demonstrate awareness of musical contrasts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C and Shh (PK, Wk 3); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.11.CO2.PK.2With substantial guidance, explore musical contrasts in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Recorder Squire 5 - Merrily We Roll Along (4, Wk 11)
MU.11.CO2.PK.3With substantial guidance, talk about personal and expressive preferences in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
Oregon Kindergarten music standards
21 standards. Kindergarten page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 6
MU.1.CR1.K.1With guidance, explore and experience music concepts (such as beat and melodic contour).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Tuning your Ukulele (5, Wk 4); Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20)
MU.1.CR1.K.2With guidance, generate musical ideas (such as movements or motives).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (2, Wk 32); Do Mi Sol Slide (PK, Wk 5)
MU.2.CR2.K.1With guidance, demonstrate and choose favorite musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Major Chords (2, Wk 18)
MU.2.CR2.K.2With guidance, organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation and/or recording technology.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MU.3.CR3.K.1With guidance, apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback in refining personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19)
MU.3.CR3.K.2With guidance, demonstrate a final version of personal musical ideas to peers.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Twinkle Twinkle (PK, Wk 28)
Performing 5
MU.4.PR1.K.1With guidance, demonstrate and state personal interest in varied musical selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19); Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20)
MU.5.PR2.K.1With guidance, apply personal, teacher, and peer feedback to refine performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
MU.5.PR2.K.2With guidance, use suggested strategies in rehearsal to improve the expressive qualities of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.6.PR3.K.1With guidance, perform music with expression.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MU.6.PR3.K.2Perform appropriately for the audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34)
Responding 4
MU.7.RE1.K.1With guidance, list personal interests and experiences and demonstrate why they prefer some music selections over others.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MU.7.RE1.K.2With guidance, demonstrate how a specific music concept (such as beat or melodic direction) is used in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20); Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31)
MU.8.RE2.K.1With guidance, demonstrate awareness of expressive qualities (such as dynamics and tempo) that reflect creators’/performers’ expressive intent. criteria to evaluate personal evaluation of musical we judge the quality of musical Kindergarten.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.9.RE3.K.1With guidance, apply personal and expressive preferences in the evaluation of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
Connecting 6
MU.10.CO1.K.1With guidance, demonstrate a final version of personal musical ideas to peers.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Twinkle Twinkle (PK, Wk 28)
MU.10.CO1.K.2With guidance, demonstrate and state personal interest in varied musical selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19); Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20)
MU.10.CO1.K.3With guidance, demonstrate awareness of expressive qualities (such as voice quality, dynamics, and tempo) that support the creators' expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35)
MU.11.CO2.K.1With guidance, explore and demonstrate awareness of music contrasts (such as high/low, loud/soft, same/different) in a variety of music selected for performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35)
MU.11.CO2.K.2With guidance, demonstrate how a specific music concept (such as beat or melodic direction) is used in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Mi Sol Stars (PK, Wk 20); Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31)
MU.11.CO2.K.3With guidance, apply personal and expressive preferences in the evaluation of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
Oregon Grade 1 music standards
24 standards. Grade 1 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 6
MU.1.CR1.1.1With limited guidance, create musical ideas (such as answering a musical question) for a specific purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
MU.1.CR1.1.2With limited guidance, generate musical ideas in multiple tonalities (such as major and minor) and meters (such as duple and triple).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Rhythm (2, Wk 22)
MU.2.CR2.1.1With limited guidance, demonstrate and discuss personal reasons for selecting musical ideas that represent expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 8); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
MU.2.CR2.1.2With limited guidance, use iconic or standard notation and/or recording technology to document and organize personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
MU.3.CR3.1.1With limited guidance, discuss and apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to refine personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
MU.3.CR3.1.2With limited guidance, convey expressive intent for a specific purpose by presenting a final version of personal musical ideas to peers or informal audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34)
Performing 5
MU.4.PR1.1.1With limited guidance, demonstrate and discuss personal interest in, knowledge about, and purpose of varied musical selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MU.5.PR2.1.1With limited guidance, apply personal, teacher, and peer feedback to refine performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
MU.5.PR2.1.2With limited guidance, use suggested strategies in rehearsal to address interpretive challenges of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35)
MU.6.PR3.1.1With limited guidance, perform music for a specific purpose with expression.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
MU.6.PR3.1.2Perform appropriately for the audience and purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
Responding 4
MU.7.RE1.1.1With limited guidance, identify and demonstrate how personal interests and experiences influence musical selection for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MU.7.RE1.1.2With limited guidance, demonstrate and identify how specific music concepts (such as beat or pitch) are used in various styles of music for a purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22); Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31)
MU.8.RE2.1.1With limited guidance, demonstrate and identify expressive qualities (such as dynamics and tempo) that reflect creators'/performers' expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.9.RE3.1.1With limited guidance, apply personal and expressive preferences in the evaluation of music for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
Connecting 9
MU.10.CO1.1.1With limited guidance, demonstrate and discuss personal reasons for selecting musical ideas that represent expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 8); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
MU.10.CO1.1.2With limited guidance, convey expressive intent for a specific purpose by presenting a final version of personal musical ideas to peers or informal audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34)
MU.10.CO1.1.3Demonstrate and describe music’s expressive qualities (such as dynamics and tempo).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
MU.10.CO1.1.4With limited guidance, identify and demonstrate how personal interests and experiences influence musical selection for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MU.11.CO2.1.1With limited guidance, create musical ideas (such as answering a musical question) for a specific purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
MU.11.CO2.1.2With limited guidance, demonstrate knowledge of music concepts (such as beat and melodic contour) in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Tuning your Ukulele (5, Wk 4); Recorder Squire 2 - Warm Up #1 (4, Wk 8)
MU.11.CO2.1.3With limited guidance, apply personal and expressive preferences in the evaluation of music for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3); Major Chords (2, Wk 17)
MU.11.CO2.1.4With limited guidance, demonstrate and identify how specific music concepts (such as beat or pitch) is used in various styles of music for a purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22); Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31)
MU.11.CO2.1.5With limited guidance, apply personal and expressive preferences in the evaluation of music for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
Oregon Grade 2 music standards
24 standards. Grade 2 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 6
MU.1.CR1.2.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas for a specific purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31)
MU.1.CR1.2.2Generate musical patterns and ideas within the context of a given tonality (such as major and minor) and meter (such as duple and triple).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Pizza Rhythms (2, Wk 9); Compound Meter Part I (3, Wk 19)
MU.2.CR2.2.1Demonstrate and explain personal reasons for selecting patterns and ideas for music that represent expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (2, Wk 32); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
MU.2.CR2.2.2Use iconic or standard notation and/or recording technology to combine, sequence, and document personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Steps (2, Wk 5); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
MU.3.CR3.2.1Interpret and apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to revise personal music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Major Chords (2, Wk 18); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.3.CR3.2.2Convey expressive intent for a specific purpose by presenting a final version of personal musical ideas to peers or informal audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
Performing 5
MU.4.PR1.2.1Demonstrate and explain personal interest in, knowledge about, and purpose of varied musical selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MU.5.PR2.2.1Apply established criteria to judge the accuracy, expressiveness, and effectiveness of performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.5.PR2.2.2Rehearse, identify and apply strategies to address interpretive, performance, and technical challenges of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.6.PR3.2.1Perform music for a specific purpose with expression and technical accuracy.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
MU.6.PR3.2.2Perform appropriately for the audience and purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 34); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
Responding 4
MU.7.RE1.2.1Explain and demonstrate how personal interests and experiences influence musical selection for specific purposes. and historical) and how.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MU.7.RE1.2.2Describe how specific music concepts are used to support a specific purpose in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31); Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3)
MU.8.RE2.2.1Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts and how they support creators'/performers' expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1)
MU.9.RE3.2.1Apply personal and expressive preferences in the evaluation of music for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35)
Connecting 9
MU.10.CO1.2.1Demonstrate and explain personal reasons for selecting patterns and ideas for their music that represent expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (2, Wk 32); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
MU.10.CO1.2.2Convey expressive intent for a specific purpose by presenting a final version of personal musical ideas to peers or informal audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
MU.10.CO1.2.3Demonstrate understanding of expressive qualities (such as dynamics and tempo) and how creators use them to convey expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.10.CO1.2.4Explain and demonstrate how personal interests and experiences influence musical selection for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)
MU.11.CO2.2.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas for a specific purpose.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31)
MU.11.CO2.2.2Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts (such as tonality and meter) in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Pizza Rhythms (2, Wk 9); Compound Meter Part I (3, Wk 19)
MU.11.CO2.2.3Perform music for a specific purpose with expression and technical accuracy.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
MU.11.CO2.2.4Describe how specific music concepts are used to support a specific purpose in music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31); Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3)
MU.11.CO2.2.5Apply personal and expressive preferences in the evaluation of music for specific purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35)
Oregon Grade 3 music standards
25 standards. Grade 3 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 6
MU.1.CR1.3.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic ideas, and describe connection to specific purpose and context (such as personal and social).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19)
MU.1.CR1.3.2Generate musical ideas (such as rhythms and melodies) within a given tonality and/or meter.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part I (3, Wk 19); Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20)
MU.2.CR2.3.1Demonstrate selected musical ideas for a simple improvisation or composition to express intent, and describe connection to a specific purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
MU.2.CR2.3.2Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or recording technology to document personal rhythmic and melodic musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8)
MU.3.CR3.3.1Evaluate, refine, and document revisions to personal musical ideas, applying teacher-provided and collaboratively-developed criteria and feedback.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.3.CR3.3.2Present the final version of personal created music to others, and describe connection to expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Fifths Part II (3, Wk 18); Harmonizing Part I (3, Wk 29)
Performing 5
MU.4.PR1.3.1Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, purpose, and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Introduction to Intervals (3, Wk 6); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1)
MU.5.PR2.3.1Apply teacher-provided and collaboratively-developed criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy of ensemble performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.5.PR2.3.2Rehearse to refine technical accuracy, expressive qualities, and identified performance challenges.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.6.PR3.3.1Perform music with expression and technical accuracy.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
MU.6.PR3.3.2Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for the context and venue.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16)
Responding 4
MU.7.RE1.3.1Demonstrate and describe how selected music connects to and is influenced by specific interests, experiences, or purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
MU.7.RE1.3.2Demonstrate and describe how a response to music can be informed by the structure, the use of the elements of music, and context (such as personal and social).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part III (3, Wk 10); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35)
MU.8.RE2.3.1Demonstrate and describe how the expressive qualities (such as dynamics and tempo) are used in performers' interpretations to reflect expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
MU.9.RE3.3.1Evaluate musical works and performances, applying established criteria, and describe appropriateness to the context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Recorder Knight 3 - Doggie, Doggie (4, Wk 14)
Connecting 10
MU.10.CO1.3.1Demonstrate selected musical ideas for a simple improvisation or composition to express intent, and describe connection to a specific purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
MU.10.CO1.3.2Present the final version of created music for others, and describe connection to expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Fifths Part II (3, Wk 18); Harmonizing Part I (3, Wk 29)
MU.10.CO1.3.3Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, purpose, and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 33); Hot Cross Buns (PK, Wk 19)
MU.10.CO1.3.4Demonstrate and describe how intent is conveyed through expressive qualities (such as dynamics and tempo).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
MU.10.CO1.3.5Demonstrate and describe how selected music connects to and is influenced by specific interests, experiences, or purposes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
MU.11.CO2.3.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic ideas, and describe connection to specific purpose and context (such as personal and social).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19)
MU.11.CO2.3.2Describe how context (such as personal and social) can inform a performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MU.11.CO2.3.3Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for the context and style of music performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16)
MU.11.CO2.3.4Demonstrate and describe how a response to music can be informed by the structure , the use of the elements of music, and context (such as personal and social).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part III (3, Wk 10); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35)
MU.11.CO2.3.5Evaluate musical works and performances, applying established criteria, and describe appropriateness to the context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Recorder Knight 3 - Doggie, Doggie (4, Wk 14)
Oregon Grade 4 music standards
23 standards. Grade 4 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 5
MU.1.CR1.4.1Improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas, and explain connection to specific purpose and context (such as social and cultural).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
MU.1.CR1.4.2Generate musical ideas (such as rhythms, melodies, and simple accompaniment patterns) within related tonalities (such as major and minor) and meters.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Semitones (3, Wk 32); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19)
MU.2.CR2.4.1Demonstrate selected and organized musical ideas for an improvisation, arrangement, or composition to express intent, and explain connection to purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)
MU.2.CR2.4.2Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or recording technology to document personal rhythmic, melodic, and simple harmonic musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MU.3.CR3.4.1Evaluate, refine, and document revisions to personal music, applying teacher-provided and collaboratively-developed criteria and feedback to show improvement over time.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 36); Recorder Dragon 4 - Dinosaur (4, Wk 31)
Performing 5
MU.4.PR1.4.1Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, context, and technical skill.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 1 - Let Us Play E G A (4, Wk 12); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.5.PR2.4.1Apply teacher-provided and collaboratively developed criteria and feedback to evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
MU.5.PR2.4.2Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities, and address performance challenges.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
MU.6.PR3.4.1Perform music, alone or with others, with expression and technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
MU.6.PR3.4.2Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for the context, venue, and genre.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 36)
Responding 3
MU.5.RE1.4.1Demonstrate and explain how selected music connects to and is influenced by specific interests, experiences, purposes, or contexts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
MU.8.RE2.4.1Demonstrate and explain how the expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, and timbre) are used in performers’ and personal interpretations to reflect expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.9.RE3.4.1Evaluate musical works and performances, applying established criteria, and explain appropriateness to the context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Recorder Knight 3 - Doggie, Doggie (4, Wk 14)
Connecting 10
MU.10.CO1.4.1Demonstrate selected and organized musical ideas for an improvisation, arrangement, or composition to express intent, and explain connection to purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)
MU.10.CO1.4.2Present the final version of created music for others, and explain connection to expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 8)
MU.10.CO1.4.3Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, context, and technical skill.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 1 - Let Us Play E G A (4, Wk 12); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.10.CO1.4.4Demonstrate and explain how intent is conveyed through interpretive decisions and expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, and timbre).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
MU.10.CO1.4.5Demonstrate and explain how selected music connects to and is influenced by specific interests, experiences, purposes, or contexts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
MU.11.CO2.4.1Improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas, and explain connection to specific purpose and context (such as social and cultural).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, A, B, D (4, Wk 22); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
MU.11.CO2.4.2Explain how context (such as social and cultural) informs a performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
MU.11.CO2.4.3Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for the context, venue, and genre.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 36)
MU.11.CO2.4.4Demonstrate and explain how responses to music are informed by the structure, the use of the elements of music, and context (such as social and cultural).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
MU.11.CO2.4.5Evaluate musical works and performances, applying established criteria, and explain appropriateness to the context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Recorder Knight 3 - Doggie, Doggie (4, Wk 14)
Oregon Grade 5 music standards
23 standards. Grade 5 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 5
MU.1.CR1.5.1Improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas, and explain connection to specific purpose and context (such as social, cultural, and historical).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
MU.1.CR1.5.2Generate musical ideas (such as rhythms, melodies, and accompaniment patterns) within specific related tonalities, meters, and simple chord changes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Theory Part III (5, Wk 32); Hello C Chord Part II (5, Wk 9)
MU.2.CR2.5.1Demonstrate selected and developed musical ideas for improvisations, arrangements, or compositions to express intent, and explain connection to purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18)
MU.2.CR2.5.2Use standard and/or iconic notation and/or recording technology to document personal rhythmic, melodic, and two-chord harmonic musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MU.3.CR3.5.1Evaluate, refine, and document revisions to personal music, applying teacher-provided and collaboratively-developed criteria and feedback, and explain rationale for changes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
Performing 5
MU.4.PR1.5.1Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, and context, as well as their personal and others’ technical skill.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Triad Part I (PK, Wk 29)
MU.5.PR2.5.1Apply teacher-provided and established criteria and feedback to evaluate the accuracy and expressiveness of ensemble and personal performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
MU.5.PR2.5.2Rehearse to refine technical accuracy and expressive qualities to address challenges, and show improvement over time.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.6.PR3.5.1Perform music, alone or with others, with expression, technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MU.6.PR3.5.2Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for the context, venue, genre, and style.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35)
Responding 3
MU.5.RE1.5.1Demonstrate and explain, citing evidence, how selected music connects to and is influenced by specific interests, experiences, purposes, or contexts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22)
MU.8.RE2.5.1Demonstrate and explain how the expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, and articulation ) are used in performers’ and personal interpretations to reflect expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13); Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10)
MU.9.RE3.5.1Evaluate musical works and performances, applying established criteria, and explain appropriateness to the context, citing evidence from the elements of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 36); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
Connecting 10
MU.10.CO1.5.1Demonstrate selected and developed musical ideas for improvisations, arrangements, or compositions to express intent, and explain connection to purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18)
MU.10.CO1.5.2Present the final version of created music for others that demonstrates craftsmanship, and explain connection to expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Types of Ukuleles (5, Wk 2); Surf Chords (5, Wk 6)
MU.10.CO1.5.3Demonstrate and explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, knowledge, context, as well as their personal and others’ technical skill.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Triad Part I (PK, Wk 29)
MU.10.CO1.5.4Demonstrate and explain how intent is conveyed through interpretive decisions and expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, and articulation/style).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13); Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10)
MU.10.CO1.5.5Demonstrate and explain, citing evidence, how selected music connects to, and is influenced by specific interests, experiences, purposes, or contexts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22)
MU.11.CO2.5.1Improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas, and explain connection to specific purpose and context (such as social, cultural, and historical).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
MU.11.CO2.5.2Explain how context (such as social, cultural, and historical) informs performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
MU.11.CO2.5.3Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for the context, venue, genre, and style.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35)
MU.11.CO2.5.4Demonstrate and explain, citing evidence, how responses to music are informed by the structure, the use of the elements of music, and context (such as social, cultural, and historical).
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Hello C Chord Part III (5, Wk 10)
MU.11.CO2.5.5Evaluate musical works and performances, applying established criteria, and explain appropriateness to the context, citing evidence from the elements of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 36); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
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The Oregon PK–5 music standards checklist
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Questions teachers ask
What are the Oregon music standards called?
Oregon Music Standards (ODE), published by the Oregon Department of Education (2015).
How many elementary music standards does Oregon have?
This page lists 159 standards: 19 in Pre-K, 21 in Kindergarten, 24 in Grade 1, 24 in Grade 2, 25 in Grade 3, 23 in Grade 4, 23 in Grade 5.
Does Oregon use the National Core Arts Standards?
Yes. The OR Music are built on the NCAS artistic processes, with Oregon's own codes and wording.
Where can I find the official document?
The official source is https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/standards/arts/Pages/default.aspx. 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 Oregon standards?
Prodigies PK-5 has a lesson for 159 of the 159 standards on this page (100%). Every lesson is tagged to these codes. Try it free for 30 days.