| Level | Arts practice | Responding to the arts |
| 4 | 4.1 Demonstrate the ability to experiment with ideas in making and presenting music. 4.2 Demonstrate skill in manipulating music elements. | 4.3 Describe personal observations about the characteristics of music works. 4.4 Distinguish features of music that locate it in a particular time, place or culture. |
| 5 | 5.1 Use starting points to generate and expressively develop ideas when making and presenting music. 5.2 Demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and processes in organising music elements to structure music. | 5.3 Describe how the organisation of music communicates ideas and feelings. 5.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which music is made in particular cultural and historical contexts. |
| 6 | 6.1 Make and present music which explores themes, issues and ideas. 6.2 Structure and present music works appropriate to chosen styles and forms. | 6.3 Analyse and interpret the structure, content and aesthetic qualities of music works. 6.4 Analyse the characteristics and role of music in different cultural and historical contexts. |
| 6 extension | 6.5 ext Make and present music which demonstrates understanding of aesthetic considerations. 6.6 ext Structure music works using appropriate elements, styles and forms and demonstrate a range of skills, techniques and processes to control the medium. | 6.7 ext Justify personal evaluations of music through critical analysis. 6.8 ext Demonstrate cultural and historical knowledge of music works by distinguishing between the characteristics of these works. |