North Carolina Essential Standards
The North Carolina Essential Standards are the standards of music education across the state of North Carolina. They are divided into three strands: Musical Literacy (ML), Musical Response (MR), and Contextual Relevancy (CR). In general, the standards are as follows:
Musical Literacy
ML.1 - Apply the elements of music and musical techniques in order to sing and play music with accuracy and expression.
ML.2 - Interpret the sound and symbol systems of music.
ML.3 - Create music using a variety of sound and notational sources.
Musical Response
MR.1 - Understand the interacting elements to respond to music and music performances.
Contextual Relevancy
CR.1 - Understand global, interdisciplinary, and 21st century connections with music.
For more detailed information about these essential standards and specific breakdowns by grade level, please go to:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/cte/curriculum/healthfulliving/new-standards/arts/music/essential-standards-music-k-8
Musical Literacy
ML.1 - Apply the elements of music and musical techniques in order to sing and play music with accuracy and expression.
ML.2 - Interpret the sound and symbol systems of music.
ML.3 - Create music using a variety of sound and notational sources.
Musical Response
MR.1 - Understand the interacting elements to respond to music and music performances.
Contextual Relevancy
CR.1 - Understand global, interdisciplinary, and 21st century connections with music.
For more detailed information about these essential standards and specific breakdowns by grade level, please go to:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/cte/curriculum/healthfulliving/new-standards/arts/music/essential-standards-music-k-8