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Wisconsin Elementary Music Standards
Every Wisconsin K–5 general music standard in one place, grade by grade, with the Prodigies lesson that teaches each one.
Wisconsin elementary music is taught to the Wisconsin Standards for Music (2017), published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in 2017.
They are organized by General Music, and Performance Music.
| Official name | Wisconsin Standards for Music (2017) |
|---|---|
| Published by | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction |
| Adopted | 2017 |
| Grades on this page | K–5 |
| Standards on this page | 74 |
| Code format | MG1.Cr.1.e |
| Organized by | General Music, Performance Music |
| Official source | dpi.wi.gov |
Wisconsin Grades K–2 music standards
37 standards. Grades K–2 page, with more lesson ideas →
General Music 17
MG1.Cr.1.eDiscover musical ideas through simple rhythm and melodic patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31); C & G Best Friends (K, Wk 18)
MG1.Cr.2.eImprovise sounds and movement to accompany artistic play and music by use of voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2); Beet and Melon (K, Wk 3)
MG1.Cr.3.eExplore the creation of short pieces using standard or alternative notation.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); F Major Chord (1, Wk 24)
MG1.Cr.4.eIdentify musical ideas through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3); Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1, Wk 29)
MG2.P.1.eExplore and identify the meaning of a song through its text by singing or playing an instrument.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello C (K, Wk 5); Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7)
MG2.P.2.eDiscover how to express a piece of music to convey its meaning.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hi High C (K, Wk 11); C & G Best Friends (K, Wk 18)
MG2.P.3.eExamine and share the performance with class and teacher.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)
MG2.P.4.eIdentify persons serving in the roles of performer and audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36)
MG2.P.5.eExplore music through both reading and aural approaches.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35); C Major Scale (1, Wk 31)
MG3.R.1.eRecognize and respond to foundational musical elements.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22)
MG3.R.2.eExpress musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15)
MG3.R.3.eUtilize music terminology in the analysis and evaluation of musical performances, recordings, and compositions.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Do, Re, Mi Review (1, Wk 5); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 11)
MG3.R.4.eIdentify proper concert/audience etiquette.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36); Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16)
MG4.Cn.1.eExplore the historical and cultural aspects of music as it relates to other disciplines and arts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
MG4.Cn.2.eExpress how music relates to self and others.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 2 - High D Shield Patterns (4, Wk 2); Recorder Lord/Lady 3 - G Major Arpeggio (4, Wk 20)
MG4.Cn.3.eExplore musical connections, similarities, and differences.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7); Beet & Cherry (K, Wk 8)
MG4.Cn.4.eShare various roles of musicians in their own and other cultures.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)
Performance Music 20
MP1.Cr.1.eDiscover musical ideas through simple rhythm and melodic patterns.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Itsy Bitsy Spider (2, Wk 31); C & G Best Friends (K, Wk 18)
MP1.Cr.2.eImprovise sounds and movement to accompany artistic play and music by use of voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Steady Beat with Sweet Beats (K, Wk 2); Beet and Melon (K, Wk 3)
MP1.Cr.3.eExplore the creation of short pieces using standard or alternative notation.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); F Major Chord (1, Wk 24)
MP1.Cr.4.eIdentify musical ideas through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3); Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (1, Wk 29)
MP2.P.1.eExplore and identify the meaning of a song through its text by singing or playing an instrument.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello C (K, Wk 5); Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7)
MP2.P.2.eDiscover how to express a piece of music to convey its meaning.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hi High C (K, Wk 11); C & G Best Friends (K, Wk 18)
MP2.P.3.eExamine and share the performance with class and teacher.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)
MP2.P.4.eIdentify the persons serving in the roles of performer and audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Lightly Row Performance Part IV - Performance (2, Wk 36); Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36)
MP2.P.5.eExplore music through both reading and aural approaches.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 35); C Major Scale (1, Wk 31)
MP2.P.6.ePerform in a classroom setting.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Hello Bells (K, Wk 4)
MP2.P.7.ePerform in a classroom setting within a small group.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Major Chords (2, Wk 18); Beet & Passionfruit (2, Wk 13)
MP2.P.8.ePractice proper concert etiquette for a variety of musical settings.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36); Ode to Joy Performance (1, Wk 36)
MP3.R.1.eRecognize and respond to foundational musical elements.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Welcome to Music (K, Wk 1); Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22)
MP3.R.2.eExpress musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Left C, Right c (K, Wk 12); Soft & Loud (K, Wk 15)
MP3.R.3.eUtilize music terminology in the analysis and evaluation of musical performances, recordings, and compositions.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Do, Re, Mi Review (1, Wk 5); Mi, Sol, La (1, Wk 11)
MP3.R.4.eIdentify proper concert and audience etiquette.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Wheels on the Bus (K, Wk 36); Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16)
MP4.Cn.1.eExplore the historical and cultural aspects of music as it relates to other disciplines and arts.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Holiday Songs (1, Wk 17); Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6)
MP4.Cn.2.eExpress how music relates to self and others.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Page 2 - High D Shield Patterns (4, Wk 2); Recorder Lord/Lady 3 - G Major Arpeggio (4, Wk 20)
MP4.Cn.3.eExplore musical connections, similarities, and differences.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Short & Long with D (K, Wk 7); Beet & Cherry (K, Wk 8)
MP4.Cn.4.eShare various roles of musicians in their own and other cultures.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Adagio, Andante and Moderato (K, Wk 22); Trading 4s in C Major (2, Wk 24)
Wisconsin Grades 3–5 music standards
37 standards. Grades 3–5 page, with more lesson ideas →
General Music 17
MG1.Cr.5.iExplore rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29)
MG1.Cr.6.iImprovise rhythms and melodies with voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources to add interest to a song.
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)
MG1.Cr.7.iCompose short pieces using standard or alternative notation to document personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MG1.Cr.8.iIdentify musical ideas using standard or alternative notation through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3)
MG2.P.6.iExplore and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music by reading, singing, or playing an instrument.
Related Prodigies PK-5 lessons: Hello C (K, Wk 5); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6)
MG2.P.7.iDemonstrate expressive qualities in performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20)
MG2.P.8.iCritique performances of self and peers.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)
MG2.P.9.iIdentify the importance of the performer and the audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 1 - Let Us Play High c and High c (4, Wk 18); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MG2.P.10.iInvestigate music from aural traditions and through standard and alternative notation through performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
MG3.R.5.iRecognize and define grade-appropriate foundational musical elements.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part IV (5, Wk 21); Introduction to Intervals (3, Wk 6)
MG3.R.6.iExpress musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Rhythm Reivew Part I (3, Wk 3); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MG3.R.7.iUtilize appropriate music terminology in the evaluation and reflection of music performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Introduction to Intervals (3, Wk 6); Intervals in C Major (3, Wk 7)
MG3.R.8.iDemonstrate proper concert and audience etiquette.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)
MG4.Cn.5.iCompare the historical and as cultural aspects of music with other disciplines.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MG4.Cn.6.iExplain how music relates to self, others, and the world.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 3 - G Major Arpeggio (4, Wk 20); Types of Ukuleles (5, Wk 2)
MG4.Cn.7.iExamine and evaluate musical connections, similarities, and differences.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
MG4.Cn.8.iDescribe roles of musicians in various music settings and world cultures.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
Performance Music 20
MP1.Cr.5.iExplore rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Blues in C Major (2, Wk 19); Muffin Man (2, Wk 29)
MP1.Cr.6.iImprovise rhythms and melodies with voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources to add interest to a song.
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)
MP1.Cr.7.iCompose short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation to document personal musical ideas.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part I (5, Wk 18); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MP1.Cr.8.iIdentify musical ideas using standard or alternative notation through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Seconds - Part I (3, Wk 8); Finding notes on the Treble Clef (1, Wk 3)
MP2.P.9.iExplore and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music by reading, singing or playing an instrument.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Hello C (K, Wk 5); Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6)
MP2.P.10.iDemonstrate expressive qualities in performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Compound Meter Part II (3, Wk 20)
MP2.P.11.iCritique performances of self and peers.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)
MP2.P.12.iIdentify the importance of the performer and the audience.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 1 - Let Us Play High c and High c (4, Wk 18); Gently Sleep Performance (4, Wk 35)
MP2.P.13.iInvestigate music from aural traditions and through standard and nonstandard notation through performance.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Beet & Shh (K, Wk 6); C Major Solfege Hand-Sign Review (2, Wk 25)
MP2.P.14.iPerform as a part of an ensemble.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 35); Skidamarink (2, Wk 30)
MP2.P.15.iPerform in small ensembles.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Color Coding Your Ukulele (5, Wk 7); Hello Am Chord Part I (5, Wk 13)
MP2.P.16.iPractice proper concert etiquette for a variety of musical settings.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)
MP3.R.5.iRecognize and define grade-appropriate foundational musical elements.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chord Progressions Part IV (5, Wk 21); Introduction to Intervals (3, Wk 6)
MP3.R.6.iExpress musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Rhythm Reivew Part I (3, Wk 3); Compound Meter Part IV (3, Wk 22)
MP3.R.7.iUtilize appropriate music terminology in the evaluation and reflection of music performances.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Introduction to Intervals (3, Wk 6); Intervals in C Major (3, Wk 7)
MP3.R.8.iDemonstrate proper concert and audience etiquette.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Knight 5 - Bounce High, Bounce Low (4, Wk 16); When The Saints Go Marching In Performance (3, Wk 36)
MP4.Cn.5.iCompare the historical and as cultural aspects of music with other disciplines.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Welcome (5, Wk 1)
MP4.Cn.6.iExplain how music relates to self, others, and the world.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder Lord/Lady 3 - G Major Arpeggio (4, Wk 20); Types of Ukuleles (5, Wk 2)
MP4.Cn.7.iExamine and evaluate musical connections, similarities, and differences.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Recorder History - From Medieval to Modern (4, Wk 6); Recorder Squire 3 - Hot Cross Buns (4, Wk 9)
MP4.Cn.8.iDescribe roles of musicians in various music settings and world cultures.
Taught in Prodigies PK-5: Chromatic Intervals (3, Wk 33); Recorder King/Queen 6 - Au Clair de la Lune (4, Wk 27)
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Questions teachers ask
What are the Wisconsin music standards called?
Wisconsin Standards for Music (2017), published by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (2017).
How many elementary music standards does Wisconsin have?
This page lists 74 standards: 37 in Grades K–2, 37 in Grades 3–5.
Does Wisconsin use the National Core Arts Standards?
Not directly. Wisconsin uses its own framework, organized by General Music, Performance Music. The ideas overlap a lot with NCAS, which is why our compare tool can line them up.
Where can I find the official document?
The official source is https://dpi.wi.gov/fine-arts/music/education-standards. This page copies the standard text word for word and adds grade-by-grade navigation and lesson matches.
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