🎶 5 Things Parents Should Know About Ohio’s New Music Standards
At Michelle Tuesday Music School, we keep up with the latest in music education. That way, your child always gets the best. Ohio just updated its Music Learning Standards for 2024, and we’re excited about what that means for young musicians.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new—and how it connects to what we already do every day at MTMS:
1. Music Is More Than Playing Notes
The new standards focus on four big ideas:
🎼 Creating – coming up with new music
🎤 Performing – playing or singing music
🎧 Responding – listening and understanding
🌍 Connecting – relating music to life
It’s not just about reading notes. It’s about making music that means something.
2. Goals for Every Age and Stage
There’s a clear path for students from Kindergarten through high school. In high school, students can follow different levels—Proficient, Intermediate, Accomplished, or Advanced.
Wherever your child starts, there’s a standard that fits.
3. Ensembles Based on Skill, Not Just Grade
The new standards recognize that music groups often include a mix of ages.
So, ensemble goals are sorted by ability, not grade level.
That means your 6th grader and 10th grader can both thrive—at their own pace.
4. Built for Real-Life Flexibility
Every music program is different.
Some have more time, others have fewer resources.
These standards were made to be flexible. That lets us personalize your child’s music education without skipping the essentials.
5. Tech + Culture = A Richer Experience
Today’s students use tech everywhere—and that includes music.
The new standards encourage tools like composition apps and digital instruments.
They also include music from many cultures, helping kids see music as a universal language.
🎵 Want to see how your child can grow with a well-rounded music education?
Let’s chat! We offer private lessons, group classes, and an awesome Music Lab that brings these ideas to life.