The Colorado Academic Standards were recently updated in 2022. For more details click
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The Colorado Academic Standards in Music
1. Expression of Music
The expression of music is the process of practice, refinement, and performance/demonstration of
acquired musical knowledge and skills to communicate a range of thoughts and emotions.
2. Creation of Music
The creation of music is the demonstration of learned skills in the composition, improvisation, and
arranging of music, using, but not limited to, written notation, iconic symbols, or graphic and electronic
representations.
3. Theory of Music
The theory of music is the understanding of the distinctive language, conventions, mechanics, and
structure of organized sound present in all cultural musics. Investigation of cultural music theory allows
for a more complete understanding of all aspects of the musical process.
4. Response to Music
Response to music focuses on the knowledge and perspectives needed to make informed evaluations
and critiques of music. It also addresses the historical, cultural, and societal contexts which are often the
beauty, heart, and soul of music.