Source: The provisions of this §117.33 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 4943.

• (1) Perception. The student describes and analyzes musical sound and demonstrates musical artistry. The student is expected to:

  1. individually demonstrate characteristic vocal or instrumental timbre;
  2. use standard terminology in explaining intervals, music notation, musical instruments or voices, and musical performances; and
  3. identify music forms presented aurally and through music notation.

  Teach This Standard

  • Google Search
  • Teacher Rated Content

  Teacher Rated
• (2) Creative expression/performance. The student sings or plays an instrument, individually and in groups, performing a varied repertoire of music. The student is expected to:

  1. perform independently, with accurate intonation and rhythm, demonstrating fundamental skills and basic performance techniques;
  2. perform expressively, from memory and notation, a varied repertoire of music representing styles from diverse cultures; and
  3. demonstrate appropriate small- and large-ensemble performance techniques during formal and informal concerts.

  Teach This Standard

  • Google Search
  • Teacher Rated Content

  Teacher Rated
• (3) Creative expression/performance. The student reads and writes music notation. The student is expected to:

  1. sight-read simple music in treble and/or other clefs in various keys and meters;
  2. use standard symbols to notate meter, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics (manuscript or computer-generated); and
  3. identify music symbols and terms referring to dynamics, tempo, and articulation and interpret them appropriately when performing.

  Teach This Standard

  • Google Search
  • Teacher Rated Content

  Teacher Rated
• (4) Creative expression/performance. The student creates and arranges music within specified guidelines. The student is expected to:

  1. create rhythmic and melodic phrases; and
  2. arrange rhythmic and melodic phrases.

  Teach This Standard

  • Google Search
  • Teacher Rated Content

  Teacher Rated
• (5) Historical/cultural heritage. The student relates music to history, to society, and to culture. The student is expected to:

  1. describe aurally-presented music representing diverse styles, periods, and cultures;
  2. describe music-related vocations and avocations;
  3. perform music representative of diverse cultures, including American and Texas heritage; and
  4. relate the other fine arts to music concepts.

  Teach This Standard

  • Google Search
  • Teacher Rated Content

  Teacher Rated
• (6) Response/evaluation. The student responds to and evaluates music and musical performance. The student is expected to:

  1. identify criteria for evaluating performances;
  2. evaluate the quality and effectiveness of music and musical performances; and
  3. exhibit concert etiquette as an informed, actively involved listener during varied live performances.

  Teach This Standard

  • Google Search
  • Teacher Rated Content

  Teacher Rated

Need to find a specific content standard for Texas? Search for over 4408 standards as listed by the Texas Education Agency in SchooNoodle. Standards are organized by state and subject - whether you are looking for something in 6th grade winter holiday classroom activities or middle school declaration of independence lesson plans, SchooNoodle has it all.

Once you locate the standard, it's easy to find a multitude of new ideas to incorporate into your lesson plans. Check out the 666 sites already rated. Or, if you find a new site that you like, rate it, so other teachers can see your favorites! All of this is provided for nothing. Thanks for visiting SchooNoodle. We hope to see you back soon.