Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.C.1.1.MS.A:
(MS) Students compose a collection of works for wind, string, percussion, vocal, keyboard, or electronic media that demonstrates an understanding and application of the musical elements and music-related technology.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.C.1.1.MS.B:
(MS) Students monitor and adjust their performance and compositional techniques, identifying strengths and areas for improvements.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.C.1.1.MS.C:
(MS) Students improvise and arrange extended musical compositions that exhibit cohesiveness and musical expression.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.C.1.1.MS.D:
(MS) Students in choral and instrumental ensembles, read difficult/very difficult music (NYSSMA level V or VI); exhibit independent control over tone quality, intonation, rhythm, dynamics, balance, blend, expression, and articulation; and respond appropriately to the gestures of the conductor.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.C.1.1.MS.E:
(MS) Students adopt at least two of the roles they identify as needed (composer, arranger, copyist, conductor, performer, announcer, instrument maker or provider, program annotator, recordist) to produce the performance of a musical composition in the classroom.

Performance Indicator - ARTS.M.C.1.1.MS.F:
(MS) Students in performing groups, produce musical performances by peer-led small ensembles and sections of larger ensembles.