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Montana K–6 music standards

Montana writes its own music standards. They are published as Montana Content Standards for the Arts (2016), adopted 2016 and are not a version of a national framework. 74 of 77 are matched to a national standard.

Framework
Montana Content Standards for the Arts (2016)
Adopted
2016
Source last checked
July 25, 2026
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77 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • MU.K.1K

    explore and experience musical concepts

  • MU.K.2K

    demonstrate a musical idea

  • MU.K.3K

    identify changes in musical ideas

  • MU.K.4K

    identify expressive qualities in musical selections

  • MU.K.5K

    rehearse to improve performances

  • MU.K.6K

    perform music with expression

  • MU.K.7K

    discuss preferences in musical selections

  • MU.K.8K

    discuss expressive qualities of music

  • MU.K.9K

    identify preferences in evaluating music

  • MU.K.10K

    identify emotions when experiencing music

  • MU.K.11K

    identify connections between music, arts, and daily life in a variety of contexts.

  • MU.1.11

    create musical ideas for a purpose

  • MU.1.21

    identify expressive intent of musical ideas

  • MU.1.31

    discuss changes in musical ideas

  • MU.1.41

    describe the purpose of a variety of musical selections

  • MU.1.51

    rehearse to revise musical performances

  • MU.1.61

    perform music for a purpose

  • MU.1.71

    identify influences in making musical selections

  • MU.1.81

    identify expressive qualities of music

  • MU.1.91

    describe preferences while evaluating music

  • MU.1.101

    describe emotions when experiencing music

  • MU.1.111

    describe connections between music, arts, and daily life in a variety of contexts.

  • MU.2.12

    explore rhythmic musical ideas for a purpose

  • MU.2.22

    discuss the expressive intent of patterns and ideas for music

  • MU.2.32

    interpret changes in musical ideas

  • MU.2.42

    identify expressive qualities and the purpose of musical selections

  • MU.2.52

    evaluate the expressiveness of musical performances

  • MU.2.62

    perform music with expression and technical accuracy

  • MU.2.72

    explain responses to musical selections

  • MU.2.82

    explain how expressive qualities support intent in music

  • MU.2.92

    discuss personal preferences in evaluating musical selections

  • MU.2.102

    discuss emotions when experiencing music

  • MU.2.112

    describe musical expressions in terms of patterns and connections to daily life.

  • MU.3.13

    identify the connection between rhythmic and melodic ideas

  • MU.3.23

    identify expressive intent of selected musical ideas

  • MU.3.33

    explain revisions to musical ideas

  • MU.3.43

    discuss how intent is conveyed through expressive qualities

  • MU.3.53

    evaluate the effectiveness of musical performances

  • MU.3.63

    perform music for a purpose with expression and technical accuracy

  • MU.3.73

    evaluate responses to musical selections

  • MU.3.83

    describe how expressive qualities determine intent in music

  • MU.3.93

    identify criteria to evaluate musical performances

  • MU.3.103

    explain emotions experienced when creating, performing, and responding to music

  • MU.3.113

    discuss patterns and connections between music, arts, and daily life.

  • MU.4.14

    explain the connection between rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas

  • MU.4.24

    organize musical ideas for an express purpose

  • MU.4.34

    identify revisions for personal musical ideas

  • MU.4.44

    identify the structure and elements in music selected for performance

  • MU.4.54

    evaluate accuracy and expressiveness of musical performances

  • MU.4.64

    perform music with expression, technical accuracy, and interpretation

  • MU.4.74

    explain connections to responses, musical structure, and elements

  • MU.4.84

    explain how expressive qualities help performers interpret music

  • MU.4.94

    use established criteria to evaluate musical works and performances

  • MU.4.104

    convey personal emotions using elements of music

  • MU.4.114

    demonstrate understanding of the connection between music and its historical and cultural context.

  • MU.5.15

    improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ideas for a specific purpose

  • MU.5.25

    develop musical ideas for an express purpose

  • MU.5.35

    describe revisions to personal musical ideas

  • MU.5.45

    compare the structure and elements of music in works selected for performance

  • MU.5.55

    evaluate the accuracy, effectiveness, and expressiveness of musical performances

  • MU.5.65

    perform music with expression, technical accuracy, and interpretation that conveys the composer's intent

  • MU.5.75

    cite evidence that connects musical selections to specific experiences

  • MU.5.85

    describe how performers interpret expressive intent in music

  • MU.5.95

    use established criteria to evaluate the quality of musical works and performances

  • MU.5.105

    demonstrate how a musical experience forms an emotional, physical, and cultural connection

  • MU.5.115

    compare connections between music and historical and cultural context.

  • MU.6.16

    generate rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases and harmonic accompaniments

  • MU.6.26

    select musical ideas for arrangements, songs, and compositions

  • MU.6.36

    evaluate personal musical ideas

  • MU.6.46

    evaluate the structure of contrasting pieces of music selected for performance

  • MU.6.56

    rehearse and determine when music is ready to perform

  • MU.6.66

    perform music with technical accuracy, expression, and culturally respectful practices to convey the composer's intent

  • MU.6.76

    compare connections between musical selections for a specific purpose

  • MU.6.86

    compare how composers and performers interpret expressive qualities of music to create performances

  • MU.6.96

    develop criteria to evaluate musical works and performances

  • MU.6.106

    evaluate how personal connections inform creation, performance, and response to music

  • MU.6.116

    evaluate connections between music and historical and cultural context.

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