Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.I.1.1.A:
Students compose simple pieces that reflect a knowledge of melodic, rhythmic, harmonic, timbrel, and dynamic elements.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.I.1.1.B:
Students sing and/or play, alone and in combination with other voice or instrument parts, a varied repertoire of folk, art, and contemporary songs, from notation, with a good tone, pitch, duration, and loudness.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.I.1.1.C:
Students improvise short musical compositions that exhibit cohesiveness and musical expression.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.I.1.1.D:
Students in performing ensembles, read moderately easy/ moderately difficult music (NYSSMA level III-IV) and respond appropriately to the gestures of the conductor.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.I.1.1.E:
Students identify and use, in individual and group experiences, some of the roles, processes, and actions for performing and composing music of their own and others, and discuss ways to improve them.