Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Music Class Curriculum Update


6th Grade:  World Music Unit: Europe
The students are learning about the culture, instruments, and dances of Europe.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning songs and dances from other countries.


7th Grade: World Music Unit: Asia
The students are learning about the music of Asia and Oceania.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, learning songs and dances from other countries, and learning to play instruments from other cultures. 

The week of March 10, the students have their 100 point Musician Project due.  The students were assigned this project two weeks ago.  They were allowed to choose any musician who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation.  The assignment and rubric are located on the 7th grade file cabinet.


8th Grade: World Music Unit:  Africa
The students are learning about the music of Africa.  This unit includes PowerPoint presentations, listening clips and educational videos, and learning to play instruments from other cultures such as the mbira, djembe, gankogui bells, Udu, Shekere's and much more. 

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Melody and Form

This week and next week in music class, the students will learn/understand components of a melody and analyze the form of various pieces of music. By the end of this unit, students will be able to identify notes on the treble and bass clef, identify intervals, chords, and key signatures, and sing a variety of music. 


7th Grade:   Musician Project

This week, the students were assigned their 100 point Musician Project.  They were allowed to choose any musician who inspires them.  They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation the week of March 10. The assignment details and rubric are on the 7th grade file cabinet!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Rhythm Unit

Just a reminder that our Rhythm Unit is coming to an end!!! 

6th Grade Test:  Friday, Feb. 7

7th and 8th Grade Test:  Moved to Monday, Feb. 10


Attention 7th and 8th graders (and 6th grade choir members!):
Are you interested in trying out for the Lakeview Spring Musical: State Fair?

If so, please attend one of the workshops on Thursday, Feb. 13 & Friday, Feb. 14.  Workshops are from 3-4:30.  You must attend one workshop to be eligible to audition!!!   



Some fun composing in music...