PROGRAM GOALS

As a result of Waterford’s Music Program, students in grades K-12 will:

1. Create: (imagine, experiment, plan, make, evaluate, refine, and present/exhibit) music that express concepts, ideas and feelings.

2. Perform: (select, analyze, interpret, practice, evaluate, refine and perform/present) diverse works of music.

3. Respond: (select, experience, describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate) with understanding of diverse music genres.

4. Connection: Understand the connections among the arts, other disciplines and daily life.

5. Understand and use the concepts, techniques, forms (structures, styles, genres), language, notation (written symbol system) and literature/repertoire of each music form.

6. Understand the importance of the arts in expressing and illuminating human experiences, beliefs and values.

7. Identify representative works and recognize the characteristics of music from different historical periods and world cultures.

8. Develop sufficient mastery to continue lifelong involvement in the arts as viewers, consumers, and creators.

9. Develop sufficient mastery to be able to pursue further study, if they choose, in preparation for a career.

10. Seek music experiences and participate in the artistic life of the school and community.