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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