Utah Core Music Standards · 2016 · 158 standards
Utah Elementary Music Standards, Kindergarten to Grade 6
Every Utah Core Standards for Fine Arts: Music standard for Kindergarten through Grade 6, grade by grade, with the Prodigies lesson that teaches each one.
Utah elementary music is taught to the Utah Core Standards for Fine Arts: Music, adopted by the Utah State Board of Education on April 15, 2016. Utah elementary runs through Grade 6, so this page does too.
Codes follow GRADE.M.PROCESS.NUMBER (for example K.M.CR.1), using the four artistic processes: Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting. USBE's revision timeline lists Fine Arts as not under revision.
| Official name | Utah Core Standards for Fine Arts: Music |
|---|---|
| Published by | Utah State Board of Education |
| Adopted | 2016 |
| Grades on this page | K–6 |
| Standards on this page | 158 |
| Code format | K.M.CR.1 |
| Organized by | Creating, Performing, Responding, Connecting |
| Official source | schools.utah.gov |
Utah Kindergarten music standards
16 standards. Kindergarten page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 4
K.M.CR.1Explore music concepts of steady beat, timbre, and melody, and generate musical ideas using limited tone sets and simple meters.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
K.M.CR.2Demonstrate favorite musical ideas and state personal reasons for choosing them.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
K.M.CR.3Organize musical ideas using iconic notation or recordings.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4)
K.M.CR.4Apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to refine personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
Performing 4
K.M.P.1Identify and discuss basic elements in music to be performed, and state personal interest in various performance pieces.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Watermelon (K, Wk 16); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1)
K.M.P.2Explore the effects of various timbres, dynamic levels and tempos using voice, movement, and simple instruments.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)
K.M.P.3Develop these skills and concepts essential to music performance: a. Explore the range and various qualities of the voice. b. Sing a variety of simple songs in tune. c. Sing and identify two-note melodic patterns. d. Perform a rhyme or song with teacher accompaniment. e. Perform steady beat with body percussion or un-pitched percussion. f. Perform beat versus rhythm. g. Perform and identify one sound per beat and two sounds per beat. h. Perform music with expression. i. Respond to the conductor to start, stop, and stay together. KINDERGARTEN | 4 .
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35); Rhythm Reivew Part II (3, Wk 4)
K.M.P.4Demonstrate appropriate practice and performance behavior.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 34); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34)
Responding 4
K.M.R.1Listen to and interact with a variety of contrasting music while recognizing steady beat, repeating patterns, and expressive elements.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Rhythim Review (2, Wk 4); Lightly Row Performance Part III - Rehearsal (2, Wk 35)
K.M.R.2Describe feelings conveyed by a music selection and identify elements in a music selection that elicit feelings.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
K.M.R.3Show feelings conveyed by music through movement.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)
K.M.R.4Identify which of two strongly contrasting selections of music is the favorite, and tell why by naming the element or feeling.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Semitones (3, Wk 32); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
Connecting 4
K.M.CO.1Sing folk songs and singing games from other cultures.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
K.M.CO.2Describe how music relates to personal and social experience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); 1 8, They’re Great (PK, Wk 9)
K.M.CO.3Share a favorite song learned at home or describe a family musical tradition.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
K.M.CO.4Explore and demonstrate learning in another content area through music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
Utah Grade 1 music standards
13 standards. Grade 1 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 4
1.M.CR.1Generate musical ideas for a specific purpose using limited tone sets and simple meters.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
1.M.CR.2Demonstrate and discuss personal reasons for choosing favorite musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)
1.M.CR.3Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation or recordings.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Melodies, Lines and Spaces (1, Wk 4); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6)
1.M.CR.4Apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to refine personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
Performing 4
1.M.P.1State personal interest in various music selections to be performed, and discuss basic elements of music to be performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1, Wk 29); The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1, Wk 30)
1.M.P.2Explore the effects of various timbres, dynamic levels and tempos, using voice, movement, and simple instruments.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: 5 Note Melodies (1, Wk 27); Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12)
1.M.P.3Develop techniques and concepts to refine work for presentation by: a. Exploring the range and various qualities of the voice. b. Singing a variety of simple songs. c. Responding to visual representations of melodic contour and pitch patterns. d. Performing a rhyme or song with one rhythmic ostinato. e. Performing beat versus rhythm. f. Responding with body percussion, voice, or simple instruments to visual representation of rhythm patterns. g. Demonstrating persistence and cooperation in refining performance pieces.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Rhythm (2, Wk 22); Recorder Squire 2 - Warm Up #1 (4, Wk 8)
1.M.P.4Watch and follow the conductor to start, stop, and stay together, and demonstrate appropriate performance behavior.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 36); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34)
Responding 3
1.M.R.1Listen to and interact with a variety of contrasting music while recognizing steady beat, repeating patterns, and expressive elements.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 36); Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1)
1.M.R.2Describe feelings conveyed by a music selection, identify elements in a music selection that elicit feelings, show feelings conveyed by music through movement, and predict the use of a music selection.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12)
1.M.R.3Identify which of two strongly contrasting selections of music is the favorite, and tell why by naming the element or feeling.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17)
Connecting 2
1.M.CO.1Describe how music relates to personal experience, use life experience and additional content knowledge to inspire and respond to music, and deepen understanding of another content area through music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Color Coding Your Ukulele (5, Wk 7)
1.M.CO.2Sing folk songs and singing games from other cultures, and share a favorite song learned at home or describe a musical family tradition.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 34)
Utah Grade 2 music standards
19 standards. Grade 2 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 3
2.M.CR.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas for a specific purpose using limited tone sets and simple meters.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
2.M.CR.2Demonstrate and discuss personal reasons for selecting patterns and ideas to represent expressive intent, and organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation or recordings.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (2, Wk 32); Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20)
2.M.CR.3Interpret and apply personal, peer, and teacher feedback to revise personal musical ideas, and convey expressive intent for a specific purpose in a final version of personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
Performing 11
2.M.P.1State personal interest in and purpose of various music selections to be performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Semitones (3, Wk 32); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
2.M.P.2Discuss basic elements of music to be performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Deskbells Review (2, Wk 26); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
2.M.P.3Explore the effects of various timbres, dynamic levels, and tempos using voice, movement, and simple instruments.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Rhythm Review (2, Wk 11); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 3)
2.M.P.4Sing folk, traditional, and call-and-response songs in tune, using a natural, unstrained voice.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Key of G Major (3, Wk 34); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
2.M.P.5Respond to visual representations of melodic contour and simple melody patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
2.M.P.6Perform simple two-part rounds and rhythmic or melodic ostinatos.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Guava Review (2, Wk 12); Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31)
2.M.P.7Perform and identify beat versus rhythm, patterns of strong and weak beats, and short, simple rhythm patterns.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Beet and Melon (K, Wk 3)
2.M.P.8Respond with body percussion, voice or simple instruments to visual representations of rhythm patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Guava Review (2, Wk 12); Rhythm (2, Wk 22)
2.M.P.9Respond to dynamics symbols of piano and forte.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
2.M.P.10Demonstrate persistence and cooperation in refining performance pieces.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Major Chords (2, Wk 16); F Major Chord (1, Wk 24)
2.M.P.11Perform music with a specific purpose, expression, and technical accuracy; watch and follow the conductor to perform dynamics and to start, stop, and stay together; and demonstrate appropriate performance behavior.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34)
Responding 3
2.M.R.1Listen to and interact with a variety of contrasting music while recognizing form, meter, beat versus rhythm, timbre, mood, dynamics, tempo, and melody.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Dynamics (2, Wk 23)
2.M.R.2Describe imagery conveyed by a music selection, identify elements in a music selection that elicit feelings or inspire imagery, show feelings conveyed by music through movement or drawing, and predict the use of a music selection.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: C Major Deskbells Review (2, Wk 26); Major Chords (2, Wk 18)
2.M.R.3Choose, individually or as a class, which piece is most interesting, and identify elements that elicit interest in music selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
Connecting 2
2.M.CO.1Describe how music relates to personal, social, emotional, and intellectual development, use life experience and additional content knowledge to inspire and respond to music, and deepen understanding of another content area through music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)
2.M.CO.2Explore common genres across cultures, and share a favorite song.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
Utah Grade 3 music standards
22 standards. Grade 3 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 3
3.M.CR.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas for a specific purpose using a specific tone set and simple meters.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19)
3.M.CR.2Select and demonstrate musical ideas to express intent while connecting to purpose and context, and organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation or recordings to combine and/or sequence personal rhythmic and melodic ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
3.M.CR.3Evaluate and refine work, apply teacher-provided criteria and collaboratively developed guidelines and feedback, and present the final version of created music and describe connection to expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10)
Performing 11
3.M.P.1Explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, purpose, and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 33); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 4)
3.M.P.2Explore the effects of various dynamic levels, tempos, and articulations.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Recorder King/Queen 4 - Dynamics (4, Wk 25); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
3.M.P.3With guidance, discuss and explore expressive elements in music to be performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
3.M.P.4Sing folk, traditional, and call-and-response songs in tune, with good vocal tone.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Harmonizing Part I (3, Wk 29); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
3.M.P.5Respond to visual representations of melodic contour and simple melody patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
3.M.P.6Perform two- and three-part pentatonic rounds, partner songs, and rhythmic or pentatonic ostinatos.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 2 - Warm Up #1 (4, Wk 8); Recorder Page 5 - B A G Shield Patterns (4, Wk 5)
3.M.P.7Perform and identify rhythm patterns in two-, three-, and four-beat meters using body percussion, voice, and simple instruments.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)
3.M.P.8Respond with body percussion, voice, or simple instruments to visual representation of rhythm patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Guava Review (2, Wk 12); Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1)
3.M.P.9Respond to musical terms and markings for tempo.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Guava Review (2, Wk 12)
3.M.P.10Demonstrate persistence and cooperation in refining performance pieces.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sevenths & Octaves (3, Wk 27); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
3.M.P.11Perform music with expression, technical accuracy and appropriate interpretation; watch and respond to the conductor to perform dynamics and start, stop, and stay together; and demonstrate performance decorum.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
Responding 8
3.M.R.1Describe how music relates to personal, social, emotional, and intellectual development; use life experience and additional content knowledge to inspire and respond to music and deepen understanding of another content area through music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1)
3.M.R.2Explore common genres across cultures, and share a favorite song learned at home or describe a musical family tradition.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
3.M.R.3Demonstrate 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)
3.M.R.4Describe feelings or imagery conveyed by a music selection.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
3.M.R.5Identify and describe elements that make contrasting music selections different from each other.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Introduction to Music Class (3, Wk 1); Seconds - Part III (3, Wk 10)
3.M.R.6Explore/express feelings conveyed by a music selection through movement or drawing.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Rhythm Review (2, Wk 11)
3.M.R.7Compare personal interpretation of a music selection with composer’s intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 9)
3.M.R.8Choose, individually or as a class, which piece is most interesting, and identify elements which elicit interest in music selections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33)
Utah Grade 4 music standards
28 standards. Grade 4 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 6
4.M.CR.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: 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)
4.M.CR.2Explain the connection of musical ideas to specific purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 15); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13)
4.M.CR.3Generate musical ideas using specific tonalities, meters and simple chord changes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Resolutions (3, Wk 28); Chord Progressions Part IV (5, Wk 21)
4.M.CR.4Select and demonstrate musical ideas to express intent while connecting to purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1)
4.M.CR.5Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation or recordings to combine and/or sequence personal rhythmic and melodic ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
4.M.CR.6Evaluate and refine work; apply teacher-provided criteria and collaboratively developed guidelines and feedback; and present the final version of created music and describe connection to expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Recorder Squire 4 - Gently Sleep (4, Wk 10)
Performing 11
4.M.P.1Explain how the selection of music to perform is influenced by personal interest, purpose, context and knowledge and skills.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Introduction to Intervals (3, Wk 6)
4.M.P.2Explore the effects of various dynamic levels, tempos, and articulations.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Recorder King/Queen 4 - Dynamics (4, Wk 25); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
4.M.P.3Discuss and explore, with guidance, expressive elements in music to be performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
4.M.P.4Sing folk, traditional, and call-and-response songs in tune, with good vocal tone and clear diction.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Recorder Page 3 - B Shield Patterns (4, Wk 3)
4.M.P.5Respond to visual representations of melodic contour and simple melody patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
4.M.P.6Perform two- and three-part pentatonic rounds, partner songs and rhythmic or pentatonic ostinatos.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 2 - Warm Up #1 (4, Wk 8); Recorder Page 5 - B A G Shield Patterns (4, Wk 5)
4.M.P.7Perform and identify rhythm patterns in two-, three-, and four-beat meters using body percussion, voice and simple instruments.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)
4.M.P.8Respond with body percussion, voice, or simple instruments to visual representation of rhythm patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Guava Review (2, Wk 12); Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1)
4.M.P.9Respond to musical terms and markings for tempo.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Three Cs Part II (5, Wk 12)
4.M.P.10Demonstrate persistence and cooperation in refining performance pieces.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Sevenths & Octaves (3, Wk 27)
4.M.P.11Perform music with expression, technical accuracy and appropriate interpretation; watch and respond to the conductor to perform dynamics and start, stop, and stay together; and demonstrate performance decorum.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 36)
Responding 8
4.M.R.1Listen to and interact with a variety of contrasting music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)
4.M.R.2Recognize form, meter, beat versus rhythm, timbre, mood, dynamics, tempo, melody, texture and harmony/tonality.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22)
4.M.R.3Demonstrate audience etiquette appropriate for the context and venue.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35)
4.M.R.4Describe feelings or imagery conveyed by a music selection.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)
4.M.R.5Identify and describe elements that make contrasting music selections different from each other.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
4.M.R.6Explore/express feelings conveyed by a music selection through movement or drawing.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Rhythm Review (2, Wk 11)
4.M.R.7Compare personal interpretation of a music selection with composer’s intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 9)
4.M.R.8Describe elements and characteristics evident in a meaningful, enjoyable, well-performed piece of music, and apply teacher-provided criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.
Connecting 3
4.M.CO.1Describe how music relates to personal, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
4.M.CO.2Draw upon interests, knowledge, and skills developed to inspire and inform the creation, performance, and appreciation of music, and deepen understanding of another content area through music.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Recorder King/Queen 2 - Introduction to Transposing (4, Wk 24); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
4.M.CO.3Experience and explore music which connects us to history, culture, heritage, and community, and identify connections between a music genre and cultural or historical contexts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Lord/Lady 4 - Jingle Bells (4, Wk 21)
Utah Grade 5 music standards
32 standards. Grade 5 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 7
5.M.CR.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Recorder Knight 6 - Improvisation & Composing with E, G, and A (4, Wk 17)
5.M.CR.2Explain the connection to specific purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 15); 1 8 They're Great (K, Wk 13)
5.M.CR.3Generate musical ideas using specific tonalities, meters and simple chord changes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part IV (5, Wk 21); Chord Theory Part I (5, Wk 30)
5.M.CR.4Select and demonstrate developed musical ideas for improvisations, arrangements, or compositions, and explain intent and connection to purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1)
5.M.CR.5Organize personal musical ideas using iconic notation or recordings to combine and/or sequence personal rhythmic, melodic and harmonic ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35)
5.M.CR.6Evaluate and refine work, applying teacher-provided criteria and collaboratively developed guidelines.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 36); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 36)
5.M.CR.7Present the final version of created music and explain expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
Performing 11
5.M.P.1Explain how the selection of performance music is influenced by personal interest, purpose, context, knowledge, and skills.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Introduction to Intervals (3, Wk 6); C Major Scale Review Part I (2, Wk 1)
5.M.P.2Explore and demonstrate possible interpretations of a piece by varying tempo, dynamics, timbre, articulations and/or phrasing.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Strumming Bonus Tip (5, Wk 23); Strumming Speed Exercise (5, Wk 24)
5.M.P.3Discuss and explore, with guidance, expressive elements in music to be performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
5.M.P.4Sing folk, traditional, and rounds in tune, with good vocal tone and clear diction.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1)
5.M.P.5Respond to visual representations of melodic patterns using pentatonic and diatonic scales.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 1 - Let Us Play High c and High c (4, Wk 18); Recorder Squire 2 - Warm Up #1 (4, Wk 8)
5.M.P.6Perform two- and three-part rounds, partner songs, descants, and layered ostinatos.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part II (5, Wk 14); Strumming Bonus Tip (5, Wk 23)
5.M.P.7Perform and identify rhythm patterns in two-, three-, and four-beat meters using body percussion, voice, and simple instruments.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2)
5.M.P.8Respond with body percussion, voice, or simple instruments to visual representations of rhythm patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Guava Review (2, Wk 12); Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1)
5.M.P.9Respond to musical terms and markings for tempo and dynamics.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13); Dynamics (2, Wk 23)
5.M.P.10Demonstrate persistence and cooperation in refining performance pieces.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Sevenths & Octaves (3, Wk 27)
5.M.P.11Perform music with expression, technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation; watch and respond to the conductor to perform dynamics, style and phrasing, and start, stop, and stay together; and demonstrate performance decorum.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Dynamics (2, Wk 23)
Responding 9
5.M.R.1Listen to and interact with a variety of contrasting music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)
5.M.R.2Listen for and identify form, meter, rhythm, timbre, mood, tempo, melody, texture, and harmony/tonality.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Three Cs Part II (5, Wk 12); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
5.M.R.3Demonstrate audience etiquette appropriate for the context and venue.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35)
5.M.R.4Describe feelings or imagery conveyed by a music selection.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)
5.M.R.5Identify possible intent of a music selection, and the elements used to convey it.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 34); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29)
5.M.R.6Explore/express feelings conveyed by a music selection through movement, drawing, or writing.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Rhythm Reivew Part I (3, Wk 3); Rhythm Reivew Part II (3, Wk 4)
5.M.R.7Identify music elements that are characteristic of different genres of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1)
5.M.R.8Describe, verbally or in writing, the reason for selecting certain music to listen to or perform, including reference to music elements, skills, purpose, cultural, or historical connections.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
5.M.R.9Apply teacher-provided or collaboratively developed criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35)
Connecting 5
5.M.CO.1Describe how music relates to personal, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
5.M.CO.2Draw upon interests, knowledge, and skills developed to inspire and inform the creating, performance, and appreciation of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1, Wk 29)
5.M.CO.3Deepen understanding of another content area through music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Recorder King/Queen 2 - Introduction to Transposing (4, Wk 24)
5.M.CO.4Experience and explore music which connects us to history, culture, heritage, and community.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome (5, Wk 1); Hello C Chord Part III (5, Wk 10)
5.M.CO.5Identify connections between a music genre and cultural or historical contexts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33)
Utah Grade 6 music standards
28 standards. Grade 6 page, with more lesson ideas →
Creating 4
6.M.CR.1Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas, explain connections to specific purpose and context, and generate musical ideas using specific tonalities, meters, and simple chord changes.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Chord Theory Part III (5, Wk 32)
6.M.CR.2Select and demonstrate developed musical ideas for arrangements and compositions within recognizable form, and explain intent and connection to purpose and context.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18); Song Form Review (2, Wk 20)
6.M.CR.3Use standard or iconic notation or recordings to document original rhythmic, melodic and harmonic ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); Rhythim Review (2, Wk 4)
6.M.CR.4Evaluate and refine work, applying teacher-provided criteria and collaboratively developed guidelines; explain rationale for making revisions; and present the final version of created music and explain expressive intent.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36)
Performing 11
6.M.P.1Apply teacher-provided criteria for selecting music to perform for a specific purpose and/or context, and explain why each was chosen.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Strumming Bonus Tip (5, Wk 23); Recorder King/Queen 4 - Dynamics (4, Wk 25)
6.M.P.2Make interpretive decisions, with guidance, regarding the use of musical elements to express ideas and emotions.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
6.M.P.3Discuss and explore, with guidance, expressive elements in music to be performed.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
6.M.P.4Sing folk, traditional, and rounds in tune, with good vocal tone and clear diction.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Aloha Kakahiaka Performance (5, Wk 35); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1)
6.M.P.5Respond to visual representations of melodic patterns using pentatonic, major, and minor scales.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Do, Re, Mi Review (1, Wk 5); Do, Re, Mi (K, Wk 9)
6.M.P.6Perform two- and three-part rounds, partner songs, descants, layered ostinatos and parallel harmony.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello Am Chord Part II (5, Wk 14); Harmonizing Part III (3, Wk 31)
6.M.P.7Perform and identify rhythm patterns in two-, three-, four-, and six-beat meters using body percussion, voice, and simple instruments.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1); Beet & Guava (1, Wk 19)
6.M.P.8Respond with body percussion, voice, or simple instruments to visual representation of rhythm patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Guava Review (2, Wk 12); Listen to My Heartbeat (1, Wk 1)
6.M.P.9Respond to musical terms and markings for tempo and dynamics.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Dynamics (2, Wk 23); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15)
6.M.P.10Demonstrate persistence and cooperation in refining performance pieces.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1); Sevenths & Octaves (3, Wk 27)
6.M.P.11Perform music with expression, technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation; watch and respond to the conductor to perform dynamics, style, and phrasing, and start, stop, and stay together; and demonstrate performance decorum.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36); Dynamics (2, Wk 23)
Responding 10
6.M.R.1Listen to and interact with a variety of contrasting music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Song Form Review (2, Wk 20); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)
6.M.R.2Listen for and identify form, meter, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, tempo, melody, texture, and harmony/tonality.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part II- Song + Analysis (2, Wk 34); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
6.M.R.3Demonstrate audience etiquette appropriate for the context and venue.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); Sweet Beets (PK, Wk 35)
6.M.R.4Describe feelings or imagery conveyed by a music selection.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27); Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9)
6.M.R.5Identify possible intent of a music selection, and how the music elements are used to convey it.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Strumming Basics (5, Wk 22); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
6.M.R.6Explore/express feelings conveyed by a music selection through movement, drawing, or writing.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Rhythm Reivew Part I (3, Wk 3); Rhythm Reivew Part II (3, Wk 4)
6.M.R.7Identify music elements that are characteristic of different genres of music.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Sound vs Noise/Bell or Boomwhacker? (K, Wk 23); Recorder Page 1 - Basic Techniques (4, Wk 1)
6.M.R.8Identify and describe the music and structural elements that contribute to a quality work or performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part II (3, Wk 9); Thirds Part II (3, Wk 12)
6.M.R.9Identify and describe the technical and musical skills evident in a quality performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 1 - Let Us Play E G A (4, Wk 12); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
6.M.R.10Apply teacher-provided or collaboratively developed criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
Connecting 3
6.M.CO.1Describe how music relates to personal, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
6.M.CO.2Draw upon interests, knowledge, and skills developed to inspire and inform the creation, performance, and appreciation of music, and deepen understanding of another content area through music.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25); Recorder King/Queen 2 - Introduction to Transposing (4, Wk 24)
6.M.CO.3Experience and explore music which connects us to history, culture, heritage, and community; identify connections between a music genre and cultural or historical contexts; and explore and explain how musical works are influenced by a composer’s heritage and experiences.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
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The Utah K–6 music standards checklist
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Prodigies PK-5 has a lesson for 135 of the 158 Utah standards on this page (85%). 252 open-and-go video lessons, PK through Grade 5, with plans, printables and assessments, taught by Mr. Rob with colorful bells your kiddos can play from day one.
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Questions teachers ask
What are the Utah music standards called?
Utah Core Standards for Fine Arts: Music, published by the Utah State Board of Education (2016).
How many elementary music standards does Utah have?
This page lists 158 standards: 16 in Kindergarten, 13 in Grade 1, 19 in Grade 2, 22 in Grade 3, 28 in Grade 4, 32 in Grade 5, 28 in Grade 6.
Does Utah use the National Core Arts Standards?
Yes. The Utah Core Music Standards are built on the NCAS artistic processes, with Utah's own codes and wording.
Where can I find the official document?
The official source is https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/arts. 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 Utah standards?
Prodigies PK-5 has a lesson for 135 of the 158 standards on this page (85%). Every lesson is tagged to these codes. Try it free for 30 days.