COLORADO STATE MUSIC STATE STANDARDS

Standard 1 -- Expression of Music
                         Singing, playing instruments and movement, both individually and in ensemble

Standard 2 -- Creation of Music
                         Composing, both in notation and non-notation, using originality and improvisational skills.

Standard 3 -- Theory of Music
                         Read and use the language of music.  Employ melody, harmony, rhythm, form and style

Standard 4 -- Valuation of Music
                         Make informed, critical evaluations of musical works.  Develop a framework for making personal musical choices