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Wisconsin K–6 music standards

Wisconsin writes its own music standards. They are published as Wisconsin Standards for Music, adopted 2017 and are not a version of a national framework. 100 of 113 are matched to a national standard.

Framework
Wisconsin Standards for Music
Adopted
2017
Source last checked
August 2, 2026
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113 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • MG.1.Cr.3.eK–2
    Explore the creation of short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation.
  • MG.1.Cr.4.eK–2
    Identify musical ideas through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
  • MG1.Cr.1.eK–2
    Discover musical ideas through simple rhythm and melodic patterns.
  • MG1.Cr.2.eK–2
    Improvise sounds and movement to accompany artistic play and music by use of voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources.
  • MG2.P.1.eK–2
    Explore and identify the meaning of a song through its text by singing and/or playing an instrument.
  • MG2.P.2.eK–2
    Discover how to express a piece of music to convey its meaning.
  • MG2.P.3.eK–2
    Examine and share the performance with class and teacher.
  • MG2.P.4.eK–2
    Identify persons serving in the roles of performer and audience.
  • MG2.P.5.eK–2
    Explore music through both reading and aural approaches.
  • MG3.R.1.eK–2
    Recognize and respond to foundational musical elements.
  • MG3.R.2.eK–2
    Express musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
  • MG3.R.3.eK–2
    Utilize music terminology in the analysis and evaluation of musical performances, recordings, and compositions.
  • MG3.R.4.eK–2
    Identify proper concert/audience etiquette.
  • MG4.Cn.1.eK–2
    Explore the historical and cultural aspects of music as it relates to other disciplines and arts.
  • MG4.Cn.2.eK–2
    Express how music relates to self and others.
  • MG4.Cn.3.eK–2
    Explore musical connections, similarities, and differences.
  • MG4.Cn.4.eK–2
    Share various roles of musicians in their own and other cultures.
  • MP1.Cr.1.eK–2
    Discover musical ideas through simple rhythm and melodic patterns.
  • MP1.Cr.2.eK–2
    Improvise sounds and movement to accompany artistic play and music by use of voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources.
  • MP1.Cr.3.eK–2
    Explore the creation of short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation.
  • MP1.Cr.4.eK–2
    Identify musical ideas through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
  • MP2.P.1.eK–2
    Explore and identify the meaning of a song through its text by singing and/or playing an instrument.
  • MP2.P.2.eK–2
    Discover how to express a piece of music to convey its meaning.
  • MP2.P.3.eK–2
    Examine and share the performance with class and teacher.
  • MP2.P.4.eK–2
    Identify the persons serving in the roles of performer and audience.
  • MP2.P.5.eK–2
    Explore music through both reading and aural approaches.
  • MP2.P.6.eK–2
    Perform in a classroom setting.
  • MP2.P.7.eK–2
    Perform in a classroom setting within a small group.
  • MP2.P.8.eK–2
    Practice proper concert etiquette for a variety of musical settings.
  • MP3.R.1.eK–2
    Recognize and respond to foundational musical elements.
  • MP3.R.2.eK–2
    Express musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
  • MP3.R.3.eK–2
    Utilize music terminology in the analysis and evaluation of musical performances, recordings, and compositions.
  • MP3.R.4.eK–2
    Identify proper concert/audience etiquette.
  • MP4.Cn.1.eK–2
    Explore the historical and cultural aspects of music as it relates to other disciplines and arts.
  • MP4.Cn.2.eK–2
    Express how music relates to self and others.
  • MP4.Cn.3.eK–2
    Explore musical connections, similarities, and differences.
  • MP4.Cn.4.eK–2
    Share various roles of musicians in their own and other cultures.
  • MG.1.Cr.7.i3–5
    Compose short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation to document personal musical ideas.
  • MG.1.Cr.8.i3–5
    Identify musical ideas using standard and/or alternative notation through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
  • MG1.Cr.5.i3–5
    Explore rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases.
  • MG1.Cr.6.i3–5
    Improvise rhythms and melodies with voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources to add interest to a song.
  • MG2.P.10.i3–5
    Investigate music from aural traditions and through standard and alternative notation through performance.
  • MG2.P.6.i3–5
    Explore and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music by reading, singing and/or playing an instrument.
  • MG2.P.7.i3–5
    Demonstrate expressive qualities in performance.
  • MG2.P.8.i3–5
    Critique performances of self and peers.
  • MG2.P.9.i3–5
    Identify the importance of the performer and the audience.
  • MG3.R.5.i3–5
    Recognize and define grade-appropriate foundational musical elements.
  • MG3.R.6.i3–5
    Express musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
  • MG3.R.7.i3–5
    Utilize appropriate music terminology in the evaluation/reflection of music performances.
  • MG3.R.8.i3–5
    Demonstrate proper concert/audience etiquette.
  • MG4.Cn.5.i3–5
    Compare the historical and cultural aspects of music with other disciplines.
  • MG4.Cn.6.i3–5
    Explain how music relates to self, others, and the world.
  • MG4.Cn.7.i3–5
    Examine and evaluate musical connections, similarities, and differences.
  • MG4.Cn.8.i3–5
    Describe roles of musicians in various music settings and world cultures.
  • MP1.Cr.5.i3–5
    Explore rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic phrases.
  • MP1.Cr.6.i3–5
    Improvise rhythms and melodies with voice, instruments, and a variety of sound sources to add interest to a song.
  • MP1.Cr.7.i3–5
    Compose short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation to document personal musical ideas.
  • MP1.Cr.8.i3–5
    Identify musical ideas using standard and/or alternative notation through verbal, written, aural, or technological means.
  • MP2.P.10.i3–5
    Demonstrate expressive qualities in performance.
  • MP2.P.11.i3–5
    Critique performances of self and peers.
  • MP2.P.12.i3–5
    Identify the importance of the performer and the audience.
  • MP2.P.13.i3–5
    Investigate music from aural traditions and through standard and non-standard notation through performance.
  • MP2.P.14.i3–5
    Perform as a part of an ensemble.
  • MP2.P.15.i3–5
    Perform in small ensembles.
  • MP2.P.16.i3–5
    Practice proper concert etiquette for a variety of musical settings.
  • MP2.P.9.i3–5
    Explore and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of music by reading, singing and/or playing an instrument.
  • MP3.R.5.i3–5
    Recognize and define grade-appropriate foundational musical elements.
  • MP3.R.6.i3–5
    Express musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, or artistic means.
  • MP3.R.7.i3–5
    Utilize appropriate music terminology in the evaluation/reflection of music performances.
  • MP3.R.8.i3–5
    Demonstrate proper concert/audience etiquette.
  • MP4.Cn.5.i3–5
    Compare the historical and cultural aspects of music with other disciplines.
  • MP4.Cn.6.i3–5
    Explain how music relates to self, others, and the world.
  • MP4.Cn.7.i3–5
    Examine and evaluate musical connections, similarities, and differences.
  • MP4.Cn.8.i3–5
    Describe roles of musicians in various music settings and world cultures.
  • MG.1.Cr.11.m6
    Compose short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation and technology within specified guidelines, demonstrating the use of the elements of music.
  • MG.1.Cr.12.m6
    Arrange short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation with symbols and/or technology means using specified guidelines.
  • MG1.Cr.10.m6
    Improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic variations to embellish a song.
  • MG1.Cr.9.m6
    Develop musical compositions for voices or instruments.
  • MG2.P.11.m6
    Rehearse and demonstrate the ability to sing and/or play expressively, on pitch, and in rhythm, while using proper technique and maintaining a steady beat.
  • MG2.P.12.m6
    Perform using expressive qualities and techniques.
  • MG2.P.13.m6
    Discuss own ideas and feedback of others to develop strategies to address technical challenges.
  • MG2.P.14.m6
    Illustrate how the setting and elements of music contribute to understanding the context of the music.
  • MG2.P.15.m6
    Demonstrate an understanding of music from aural traditions and through standard and alternative notation through performance.
  • MG3.R.10.m6
    Express musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, artistic, or technological means.
  • MG3.R.11.m6
    Evaluate and critique musical performances, recordings, and compositions using appropriate music terminology and technology.
  • MG3.R.12.m6
    Demonstrate proper concert/audience etiquette for a variety of musical settings.
  • MG3.R.13.m6
    Reflect upon and critique performances using grade-appropriate music vocabulary.
  • MG3.R.9.m6
    Define and demonstrate understanding of foundational musical elements in discussion and written reflections.
  • MG4.Cn.10.m6
    Explain how music relates to self, others, and the world using grade-appropriate music vocabulary.
  • MG4.Cn.11.m6
    Categorize musical connections, similarities, and differences.
  • MG4.Cn.12.m6
    Compare and contrast the roles of musicians in various music settings and world cultures.
  • MG4.Cn.9.m6
    Analyze the historical and cultural relationships between music and other disciplines.
  • MP1.Cr.10.m6
    Improvise rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic variations to embellish a song.
  • MP1.Cr.11.m6
    Compose short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation and technology within specified guidelines, demonstrating the use of the elements of music.
  • MP1.Cr.12.m6
    Arrange short pieces using standard and/or alternative notation with symbols and/or technology means using specified guidelines.
  • MP1.Cr.9.m6
    Develop musical compositions for voices or instruments.
  • MP2.P.17.m6
    Rehearse and demonstrate the ability to sing and/or play expressively, on pitch, and in rhythm, while using proper technique and maintaining a steady beat.
  • MP2.P.18.m6
    Perform using expressive qualities and techniques.
  • MP2.P.19.m6
    Discuss own ideas and feedback of others to develop strategies to address technical challenges.
  • MP2.P.20.m6
    Illustrate how the setting and music elements contribute to the context of the music.
  • MP2.P.21.m6
    Demonstrate an understanding of music from aural traditions and through standard and non-standard notation through performance.
  • MP2.P.22.m6
    Perform collaboratively as a part of an ensemble, demonstrating well developed ensemble skills.
  • MP2.P.23.m6
    Perform solos and in small ensembles, contributing performance ideas collaboratively to enhance the performance.
  • MP2.P.24.m6
    Demonstrate proper concert etiquette collaboratively in a rehearsal for a variety of musical settings.
  • MP3.R.10.m6
    Express musical ideas through verbal, movement, written, artistic, or technological means.
  • MP3.R.11.m6
    Evaluate and critique musical performances, recordings, and compositions using appropriate music terminology and technology.
  • MP3.R.12.m6
    Demonstrate proper concert/audience etiquette for a variety of musical settings.
  • MP3.R.13.m6
    Reflect upon and critique performances using grade-appropriate music vocabulary.
  • MP3.R.9.m6
    Define and demonstrate understanding of foundational musical elements in discussion and written reflections.
  • MP4.Cn.10.m6
    Explain how music relates to self, others, and the world using grade-appropriate music vocabulary.
  • MP4.Cn.11.m6
    Categorize musical connections, similarities, and differences.
  • MP4.Cn.12.m6
    Compare and contrast the roles of musicians in various music settings and world cultures.
  • MP4.Cn.9.m6
    Analyze the historical and cultural relationships of music's interactions with other disciplines.

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