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Arkansas K–6 music standards

Arkansas writes its own music standards. They are published as Arkansas 2020 Fine Arts Academic Standards, adopted 2020 and are not a version of a national framework. 127 of 133 are matched to a national standard.

Manually re-extracted 2026-07-25 from the CSP cache's three General Music (2020-) K-8 grade-band sets. Fixes the original defect where CSP collapsed 127 rows to 6 (only the grade-band letter A-F was supplied as the code; §65/§85). Verified 133/133 as contiguous normalized substrings of DESE's own Music 2020 PDF (scripts/verify-ar-arts.mjs). Re-run scripts/extract-ar-arts.mjs after any re-fetch.

Framework
Arkansas 2020 Fine Arts Academic Standards
Adopted
2020
Source last checked
July 25, 2026
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133 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • MU.K2.Cn10.1K–2
    I can share a story that could become music.
  • MU.K2.Cn10.2K–2
    I can identify and discuss with others a personal story that could become music
  • MU.K2.Cn11.1K–2
    I can link music to other subjects.
  • MU.K2.Cn11.2K–2
    I can explore different cultures through listening, singing, moving, and playing with teacher guidance.
  • MU.K2.Cn11.3K–2
    I can identify careers in music.
  • MU.K2.Cn11.4K–2
    I can identify basic connections between art forms and subjects.
  • MU.K2.Cn11.5K–2
    I can explore different periods of history through listening, singing, moving, and playing with teacher guidance.
  • MU.K2.Cn11.6K–2
    I can list several careers in music.
  • MU.K2.Cr1.1K–2
    I can explore and create short melodic and rhythmic patterns by sight and sound.
  • MU.K2.Cr1.2K–2
    I can experiment vocally and instrumentally with expression and elements of music.
  • MU.K2.Cr1.3K–2
    I can improvise a musical idea using melodic and rhythmic patterns.
  • MU.K2.Cr1.4K–2
    I can use rhythm patterns, songs, or words to create a musical idea.
  • MU.K2.Cr2.1K–2
    I can explore found sounds, body percussion, and instruments.
  • MU.K2.Cr2.2K–2
    I can identify high and low sounds, as well as silence.
  • MU.K2.Cr2.3K–2
    I can understand steady beat and identify quarter notes and quarter rests.
  • MU.K2.Cr2.4K–2
    I can create rhythmic patterns with ideas I’ve explored.
  • MU.K2.Cr2.5K–2
    I can recognize the staff, treble clef, half notes, half rests, paired eighth notes and tell the difference between line and space notes.
  • MU.K2.Cr2.6K–2
    I can recognize forte and piano.
  • MU.K2.Cr3.1K–2
    I can explore my own musical ideas.
  • MU.K2.Cr3.2K–2
    I can share my own musical ideas.
  • MU.K2.Cr3.3K–2
    I can change my musical ideas based on feedback.
  • MU.K2.Cr3.4K–2
    I can share revised personal musical ideas.
  • MU.K2.Pr4.1K–2
    I can explore vocal and instrumental sounds.
  • MU.K2.Pr4.2K–2
    I can explore patterns in music.
  • MU.K2.Pr4.3K–2
    I can show personal interest in music I choose
  • MU.K2.Pr4.4K–2
    I can identify different types of sound.
  • MU.K2.Pr4.5K–2
    I can recognize simple forms.
  • MU.K2.Pr4.6K–2
    I can explain to others why I like the music I choose.
  • MU.K2.Pr5.1K–2
    I can sing and play a variety of simple music.
  • MU.K2.Pr5.2K–2
    I can sing and play a variety of music with expression.
  • MU.K2.Pr5.3K–2
    I can identify simple music symbols.
  • MU.K2.Pr6.1K–2
    I can identify the role of the conductor and follow his or her cues.
  • MU.K2.Pr6.2K–2
    I can use manners with guidance in rehearsal, as an audience member, or as a performer.
  • MU.K2.Pr6.3K–2
    I can respond to my conductor’s cues.
  • MU.K2.Pr6.4K–2
    I can use manners in rehearsal, as an audience member, or as a performer.
  • MU.K2.Re7.1K–2
    I can choose music based on what I like.
  • MU.K2.Re7.2K–2
    I can tell why a musical idea is used.
  • MU.K2.Re7.3K–2
    I can tell why I like or dislike a piece of music.
  • MU.K2.Re7.4K–2
    I can explore how a musical idea supports different styles of music.
  • MU.K2.Re8.1K–2
    I can explore the creator’s choices of ideas and sounds in his or her music.
  • MU.K2.Re8.2K–2
    I can identify musical concepts and how they support the creator’s choices.
  • MU.K2.Re9.1K–2
    I can explore and identify personal and expressive choices of music, using a rating system.
  • MU.K2.Re9.2K–2
    I can explain personal and expressive preferences with guidelines, using a rating system.
  • MU.35.Cn10.13–5
    I can discuss the manner in which other people’s experiences inspire musical works.
  • MU.35.Cn10.23–5
    I can discuss the manner in which my experiences influence my interpretation of the work of others.
  • MU.35.Cn11.13–5
    I can identify connections between art forms and subjects.
  • MU.35.Cn11.23–5
    I can experience different cultures through listening, singing, moving, and playing.
  • MU.35.Cn11.33–5
    I can share stories of people who work in the field of music.
  • MU.35.Cn11.43–5
    I can identify multiple connections between art forms and subjects.
  • MU.35.Cn11.53–5
    I can experience different periods of history through listening, singing, moving, and playing.
  • MU.35.Cn11.63–5
    I can identify career opportunities in music.
  • MU.35.Cr1.13–5
    I can improvise through collaboration to arrange rhythmic and melodic ideas.
  • MU.35.Cr1.23–5
    I can create musical ideas within given guidelines.
  • MU.35.Cr1.33–5
    I can improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas.
  • MU.35.Cr1.43–5
    I can use ostinato to arrange rhythmic and melodic ideas.
  • MU.35.Cr2.13–5
    I can create short melodic patterns with ideas I’ve explored.
  • MU.35.Cr2.23–5
    I can name the lines and spaces of the treble clef.
  • MU.35.Cr2.33–5
    I can identify repeat signs, bar lines, dynamic levels, dotted half notes, whole notes and whole rests.
  • MU.35.Cr2.43–5
    I can create a phrase with ideas I’ve explored using musical expression.
  • MU.35.Cr2.53–5
    I can identify four sixteenth notes and triplets and compose using a variety of rhythmic patterns.
  • MU.35.Cr2.63–5
    I can distinguish between the treble and bass clef.
  • MU.35.Cr3.13–5
    I can improve my musical ideas based on feedback.
  • MU.35.Cr3.23–5
    I can create and share a composition based on personal musical ideas.
  • MU.35.Cr3.33–5
    I can revise my musical work based on teacher and peer feedback.
  • MU.35.Cr3.43–5
    I can share a personal composition using the correct sequence.
  • MU.35.Pr4.13–5
    I can identify musical instruments by sight and sound.
  • MU.35.Pr4.23–5
    I can recognize forms.
  • MU.35.Pr4.33–5
    I can explain to others the context of the music I choose.
  • MU.35.Pr4.43–5
    I can hear differences in musical texture.
  • MU.35.Pr4.53–5
    I can recognize more complex forms.
  • MU.35.Pr4.63–5
    I can select music to perform based on personal influence and technical skill.
  • MU.35.Pr5.13–5
    I can sing and play a variety of music with expression with guidance.
  • MU.35.Pr5.23–5
    I can identify music symbols.
  • MU.35.Pr5.33–5
    I can sing and play a variety of music with expression independently.
  • MU.35.Pr5.43–5
    I can use music symbols and terms in preparing for a performance.
  • MU.35.Pr6.13–5
    I can identify simple conducting patterns.
  • MU.35.Pr6.23–5
    I can demonstrate with guidance appropriate stage and listening skills in rehearsal, as an audience member, or as a performer.
  • MU.35.Pr6.33–5
    I can respond to simple conducting patterns.
  • MU.35.Pr6.43–5
    I can demonstrate with guidance appropriate performance standards in rehearsal or on stage.
  • MU.35.Re7.13–5
    I can choose music based on specific musical ideas.
  • MU.35.Re7.23–5
    I can explore how a musical idea supports different styles of music.
  • MU.35.Re7.33–5
    I can choose music for listening based on experience and context.
  • MU.35.Re7.43–5
    I can tell why I respond to music based on specific musical ideas.
  • MU.35.Re8.13–5
    I can explain the creator’s expressive choices using musical terms.
  • MU.35.Re8.23–5
    I can describe how personal interpretations and the performer’s interpretations reflect expressive intent.
  • MU.35.Re9.13–5
    I can use guidelines to evaluate musical works and performances and describe why the music sounds the way it does.
  • MU.35.Re9.23–5
    I can use a teacher-provided rubric to evaluate musical works or performances.
  • MU.6.Cn10.16
    I can research the manner in which individual experiences and influences impact a musical work.
  • MU.6.Cn10.26
    I can analyze and evaluate individual experiences and influences that provide context for personal musical work.
  • MU.6.Cn10.36
    I can analyze and evaluate the impact of a musical performance.
  • MU.6.Cn11.16
    I can identify in-depth connections between art forms and subjects.
  • MU.6.Cn11.26
    I can explore events from a variety of cultures through listening, singing, moving, and playing.
  • MU.6.Cn11.36
    I can research career opportunities in music.
  • MU.6.Cn11.46
    I can interpret in-depth connections between art forms and subjects.
  • MU.6.Cn11.56
    I can experience events from a variety of cultures through listening, singing, moving, and playing.
  • MU.6.Cn11.66
    I can compare and contrast career opportunities in music.
  • MU.6.Cr1.16
    I can improvise through collaboration to arrange a variety of musical styles.
  • MU.6.Cr1.26
    I can integrate musical ideas within guidelines.
  • MU.6.Cr1.36
    I can improvise and explain intent using melody, rhythm, and harmony.
  • MU.6.Cr1.46
    I can integrate more complex musical ideas within guidelines.
  • MU.6.Cr2.16
    I can create a musical piece based on a simple (AB) form.
  • MU.6.Cr2.26
    I can name the lines and spaces of the bass clef.
  • MU.6.Cr2.36
    I can create a musical piece using notation.
  • MU.6.Cr2.46
    I can create a musical piece based on an extended (rondo) form.
  • MU.6.Cr2.56
    I can create a musical piece using more complex notation.
  • MU.6.Cr3.16
    I can evaluate my work using a teacher-provided rubric.
  • MU.6.Cr3.26
    I can share a personal composition using expression and correct technique.
  • MU.6.Cr3.36
    I can evaluate my work and apply revisions independently.
  • MU.6.Cr3.46
    I can share an original composition and explain my choices.
  • MU.6.Pr4.16
    I can identify voice type by sound.
  • MU.6.Pr4.26
    I can compare and contrast musical forms.
  • MU.6.Pr4.36
    I can select music to perform based on personal influence and technical skill with my teacher’s help.
  • MU.6.Pr4.46
    I can analyze individual voice and instrumental sounds and musical forms.
  • MU.6.Pr4.56
    I can select music of different styles to perform with the help of my peers and teacher.
  • MU.6.Pr4.66
    I can explain the influence of expressive elements and technical challenges of my choice.
  • MU.6.Pr5.16
    I can sing and play a variety of complex musical works with expression.
  • MU.6.Pr5.26
    I can read complex music symbols and terms in preparing for a performance.
  • MU.6.Pr5.36
    I can sing and play a variety of complex musical works with expression and explain my choices.
  • MU.6.Pr5.46
    I can interpret complex music symbols and terms in preparing for a performance.
  • MU.6.Pr6.16
    I can demonstrate simple conducting patterns.
  • MU.6.Pr6.26
    I can demonstrate appropriate listening skills and performance standards in rehearsal, as an audience member, or as a performer.
  • MU.6.Pr6.36
    I can respond to and demonstrate artistic conducting.
  • MU.6.Pr6.46
    I can adjust appropriate listening skills and performance standards to different environments.
  • MU.6.Re7.16
    I can use evidence from music to explain why it was selected.
  • MU.6.Re7.26
    I can explain how others might respond to music based on specific musical ideas.
  • MU.6.Re7.36
    I can use evidence to explain connections between selected music.
  • MU.6.Re7.46
    I can describe how the elements of music, expressive qualities, and the context of music relate to the structure of the musical ideas.
  • MU.6.Re8.16
    I can interpret how a composition shows expressive intent through the elements of music and context.
  • MU.6.Re8.26
    I can identify composers’ and performers’ use of the elements of music and expressive qualities to convey intent.
  • MU.6.Re8.36
    I can communicate and defend my personal interpretation of contrasting works
  • MU.6.Re8.46
    I can explain composers’ and performers’ use of the elements of music and expressive qualities to convey intent.
  • MU.6.Re9.16
    I can use a student-created rubric to evaluate musical works and performances.
  • MU.6.Re9.26
    I can justify the selection of criteria to evaluate musical works and performances.

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