Section 389.308 - Sixth grade: Music theory and practiceIf a public school offers a course of instruction in music theory and practice in sixth grade, such instruction must be designed so that pupils meet the following standards of performance by the completion of the course:
1. Creation of new music by conceiving and developing music, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to: (a) Generate and conceptualize musical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to generate an AB or ABA rhythmic form that conveys expressive intent.(b) Organize and develop musical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to: (1) Construct personal musical ideas or compositions with AB or ABA rhythmic form; and(2) Use iconic notation, standard notation or recording technology to document simple rhythmic phrases and harmonic ideas created by the pupil.(c) Refine, complete and present musical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to: (1) Apply a rubric to evaluate his or her musical work;(2) Make revisions to musical work based on a rubric and feedback and describe the reasons for those revisions; and(3) Present a final version of a personal composition.2. Performance of music that involves interpretation and presentation of music, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to: (a) Select, analyze and interpret music for presentation, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to: (1) Sing or play instruments when performing musical selections appropriate for the age of the pupil;(2) Apply criteria prescribed in a rubric to select music for performance;(3) Explain the structural elements of music selected for performance;(4) Read and identify by name and function standard symbols for rhythm, pitch, articulation and dynamics; and(5) Identify how performances are informed by cultural and historical context.(b) Develop and refine technique and performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to apply criteria prescribed in a rubric while rehearsing and use such criteria to determine when the pupil is ready to perform a piece of music.(c) Convey meaning through the presentation of music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to perform music: (1) With technical accuracy to convey intent; and(2) In a manner that is appropriate for the audience and venue.3. Understanding and evaluating, alone and with others, how music conveys meaning, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to: (a) Perceive and analyze music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to: (1) Select music for a specific purpose and explain how that music connects to the interests of the pupil;(2) Describe how the elements and expressive qualities of a piece of music relate to its structure; and(3) Identify the context of music from a variety of genres, cultures and time periods.(b) Interpret intent and meaning in music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to interpret a musical work using the cultural and historical context of the work.(c) Apply prescribed criteria to evaluate music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to apply a rubric to evaluate musical works or performances.4. Using external context when creating, evaluating and finding personal meaning in music, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:(a) Apply and relate knowledge and personal experience to music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to describe how interests, knowledge and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing and responding to music.(b) Analyze music in light of societal, cultural and historical context to create a deeper understanding of the music, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to describe, classify or explain relationships between music and other arts, disciplines and contexts of daily life.Nev. Admin. Code § 389.308
Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R043-18A, eff. 12/19/2018NRS 385.080, 385.114 and 389.021