Music Theory

• Explain various musical genres and stylistic periods.
• Analyze the usage of elements of music in aural examples representing traditions from various style periods and world cultures.
• Determine factors that influence musicians in specific historical eras and places.

Music Performance

• Use standard musical notation symbols.
• Play with expression and technical accuracy a stylistically varied repertoire of instrumental literature.
• Sing with expression and technical accuracy a stylistically varied repertoire of vocal literature.

Musical Appreciation

• Formulate, apply, and communicate criteria for evaluating personal performances and the performances of others.
• Describe how musical expression reflects individual, social, political, and ethical issues.
• Compare and explain value of music, functions of music, roles of musicians, and conditions under which music is performed in various world cultures.