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Louisiana K–6 music standards

Louisiana writes its own music standards. They are published as Louisiana Arts Content Standards, adopted 2004 and are not a version of a national framework. 28 of 44 are matched to a national standard.

Music discipline (M-*) carved out of Louisiana's combined 'Arts (2004-)' CSP family; text is CSP's, the art/music split is ours. See art entry.

Framework
Louisiana Arts Content Standards
Adopted
2004
Source last checked
July 24, 2026
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44 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • M-AP-E1K–4

    Understand and apply basic music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositions

  • M-AP-E2K–4

    Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of music

  • M-AP-E3K–4

    Demonstrate awareness of where and how music is used in daily life and within the community

  • M-AP-E4K–4

    Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices available in the creative processes of music

  • M-AP-E5K–4

    Participate in guided inquiry into the basic question, "What is music?" and share personal feelings or preferences about music

  • M-AP-E6K–4

    Recognize and demonstrate behavior appropriate for various musical environments

  • M-CA-E1K–4

    Identify the music form (e.g., AB, ABA) and describe in simple terms how the elements of music are used in various works

  • M-CA-E2K–4

    Identify simple music events (e.g., dynamic change, meter change, same/different sections) while listening to a work

  • M-CA-E3K–4

    Recognize characteristics of music that make a musical selection appropriate for a particular purpose

  • M-CA-E4K–4

    Identify relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

  • M-CA-E5K–4

    Devise criteria for evaluating music and music performances, and express opinions using basic music vocabulary

  • M-CE-E1K–4

    Recognize and imitate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources

  • M-CE-E2K–4

    Recognize basic notational symbols and express vocabulary that conveys precise musical meanings

  • M-CE-E3K–4

    Improvise or compose and perform simple musical ideas, such as echoing melody or short rhythmic patterns

  • M-CE-E4K–4

    Explore and express basic elements of music through voice, musical instruments, electronic technology, or available media

  • M-CE-E5K–4

    Participate in organized musical activities including singing, playing, and movement

  • M-HP-E1K–4

    Recognize musical styles representative of various cultures

  • M-HP-E2K–4

    Recognize and discuss the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasions

  • M-HP-E3K–4

    Recognize families of musical instruments and instruments of various cultures

  • M-HP-E4K–4

    Recognize professions in music and identify the roles of musicians in various cultures

  • M-HP-E5K–4

    Recognize great composers and their most significant musical works

  • M-HP-E6K–4

    Recognize universal themes in music and how music communicates a universal language

  • M-AP-M15–6

    Understand and apply expanded music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositions

  • M-AP-M25–6

    Recognize that concepts of beauty differ by culture and that taste varies from person to person

  • M-AP-M35–6

    Describe the emotional and intellectual impact of music in various contexts

  • M-AP-M45–6

    Demonstrate awareness of various traditional and technological options pertaining to creative processes in music

  • M-AP-M55–6

    Discuss the question, "What is music?" and express intuitive reactions and personal responses to various works

  • M-AP-M65–6

    Demonstrate and discuss behavior appropriate for various musical environments

  • M-CA-M15–6

    Identify the music form (e.g., round, canon) and explain how the elements of music are used in works representing various genres/styles

  • M-CA-M25–6

    Identify and describe music events (e.g., entry of an instrument, meter change, return of refrain) while listening to a work

  • M-CA-M35–6

    Describe or explain characteristics of music in regard to suitability of musical selections for specific purposes

  • M-CA-M45–6

    Describe relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

  • M-CA-M55–6

    Use appropriate criteria and expanded music vocabulary to evaluate the quality of music and performances

  • M-CE-M15–6

    Recognize and perform melodic and rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources, both individually and in ensembles

  • M-CE-M25–6

    Interpret notational symbols and vocabulary that convey precise musical meanings

  • M-CE-M35–6

    Improvise, or compose and perform written music

  • M-CE-M45–6

    Recognize and demonstrate elements of music, using voice, musical instruments, electronic technology, or other available media

  • M-CE-M55–6

    Perform in organized activities including singing, playing, and movement

  • M-HP-M15–6

    Identify distinguishing characteristics of musical styles representative of various historical periods and cultures

  • M-HP-M25–6

    Compare and contrast the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, such as celebrations, ceremonies, and events

  • M-HP-M35–6

    Identify specific types and uses of musical instruments in various cultures

  • M-HP-M45–6

    Describe careers for musicians and compare the roles of musicians in various cultures

  • M-HP-M55–6

    Identify major works of great composers and recognize achievements of prominent musicians

  • M-HP-M65–6

    Identify and discuss ways in which universal themes are revealed and developed in the music of diverse cultures and time periods

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