1. K to 12
MUSIC AND ART

4. Art Element and Principle
BASIC REFERENCES FOR MUSIC AND ART
Music Elements
Music Processes
Art Element and Principle
Art Processes
Rhythm
Melody
Tempo
Form
Timbre
Dynamics
Texture
Harmony*
* No formal instruction in harmony from K to 3
Listening
Reading
Imitating (re-creating)
Responding
Creating
Performing (including movement)
Evaluating
Analyzing critically
Applying (transference
Color
Line
Shape/Form
Value
Balance
Emphasis
Proportion
Harmony
Seeing/Observing
Performing (including movement)
Applying (transference)

5. Philosophy and Rationale Music Education
MUSIC is both an AURAL and TEMPORAL art.
All elements and processes are interwoven artistically into a “TAPESTRY” moving in TIME and in diverse HISTORICAL and CULTURAL contexts.
The nature of music is expressive, ongoing and creative.

6. A student must learn to “hear”, “speak” and
“think” in the medium of music.
The K-12 Music Curriculum advocates the
SPIRAL
MULTICULTURAL and
INTEGRATIVE
approaches in music education and current philosophical thought in contemporary general education.

7. Learning Area Music Learning Area Standard K to 12
The learner demonstrates understanding of:
Basic concepts and processes in music through:
Appreciation, analysis and performance for:
His/her self-development,
Celebration of his/her Filipino cultural identity and diversity
Expansion of his/her world vision.

8. Key Stage Standard K to 3 The learner demonstrates understanding of:
Fundamental processes through:
Performing, Creating and Responding, aimed towards:
Development of Appreciation of music, and
Acquisition of basic knowledge and skills.

9. Key Stage Standard 4 to 6 Basic elements and concepts through:
The learner demonstrates understanding of:
Basic elements and concepts through:
Performing, creating and responding, aimed towards:
Development of appreciation of music and
Acquisition of basic knowledge and skills

10. Key Stage Standard 7 to 10 The learner demonstrates understanding of:
Salient features of music and art of the Philippines and the world, through:
Appreciation, analysis, and performance, for self-development,
Celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity and
Expansion of one’s world vision.

11. Key Stage Standard 11 to 12 The learner demonstrates understanding of
and proficiency in the chosen art form or genre, through:
Appreciation, Analysis, and Performance, for:
Self-development
Celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity
Expansion of one’s world vision for
Professional preparation and aesthetic growth.

12. Grade Level Standard Grade 1
The learner demonstrates basic understanding of the fundamental processes in music, through:
Performing
Creating
Listening
Observing and Describing
Responding

13. Grade Level Standard Grade 7
The learner demonstrates basic understanding of the fundamental processes in music through
Performing
Creating
Listening and Observing
Responding.

14. Scope and Sequence for Grade 1 Elements of Music
First Quarter: Dynamics, Timber, Rhythm, Melody Second Quarter: Tempo, Melody, Rhythm, Form Third Quarter: Timbre, Rhythm, Melody, Form Fourth Quarter: Dynamics, Tempo, Texture, Review of all elements

15. Scope and Sequence for Grade 7
First Quarter (Part 1): Review of Music Elements and Processes.
Elements
Rhythm
Melody
Form
Timbre
Dynamics
Tempo
Texture
Harmony*
*No formal instruction in harmony from K to 3
Processes
Listening
Reading
Imitating (re-creating)
Responding
Creating
Performing (including movement)
Evaluating
Analyzing Critically
Applying (transference)

16. Scope and Sequence for Grade 7
First Quarter (Part 2): Music of Luzon (Highlands and Lowlands)
Highlands
Lowlands

17. Scope and Sequence for Grade 7
Second Quarter: Music of Mindoro, Palawan and Visayas

18. Scope and Sequence for Grade 7
Third Quarter: Music of Mindanao

19. Scope and Sequence for Grade 7
Fourth Quarter: Representative Compositions of the Philippines
National Artists in Music, Composers

21. Genres:
(Vocal) Harana, Balitaw, Kundiman.
(Vocal Ensemble) Duets, etc., Choral.
(Instrumental) Solo, Ensemble, Orchestra
OPM

22. Republic Act No. 4723 May 19, 1966 Passed By Senate
An act giving importance to the teaching of music in the curricula of elementary and secondary schools, and appropriating funds therefore.
1. Music and Art
2. Physical Education

23. The Revised Elementary Education
Program
Department Order No. 10, s. 1970
Music and arts is one separate subject area with Music allotted three days a week and Arts, two days. (Pursuant to the Music Law, R.A. 4723).

24. The New Elementary School Curriculum
MEC Order #6, s. 1982
No music in grades one and two.