La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LI-529
Grade Cluster | K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 |
Benchmark 1 | Recognize musical styles representative of various cultures (4) | Identify distinguishing characteristics of musical styles representative of various historical periods and cultures (1, 2, 4) | Compare and contrast musical styles representative of various historical periods and cultures (1, 2, 4) |
Benchmark 2 | Recognize and discuss the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasions (1, 4) | Compare and contrast the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, such as celebrations, ceremonies, and events (1, 4, 5) | Analyze the function of music as it fulfills societal needs within historical and cultural contexts (1, 4, 5) |
Benchmark 3 | Recognize families of musical instruments and instruments of various cultures (4) | Identify specific types and uses of musical instruments in various cultures (4) | Compare and contrast types and uses of musical instruments in various cultures (4) |
Benchmark 4 | Recognize professions in music and identify the roles of musicians in various cultures (4) | Describe careers for musicians and compare the roles of musicians in various cultures (1, 4, 5) | Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities for musicians (3, 4) |
Benchmark 5 | Recognize great composers and their most significant musical works (4) | Identify major works of great composers and recognize achievements of prominent musicians (4, 5) | Identify prominent musicians of various cultures and compare their lives, careers, works, and influence (1, 4) |
Benchmark 6 | Recognize universal themes in music and how music communicates a universal language (1, 4) | Identify and discuss ways in which universal themes are revealed and developed in the music of diverse cultures and time periods (1, 4) | Analyze the universality of musical themes across cultures and time periods (1, 4) |
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LI-529