Jazz & Blues Unit
This week, the students will learn about Jazz Music. We will discuss the various sub-genres and musicians through a variety of activities. For example,later this week the students will conduct "interviews" by pretending to be famous Jazz musicians such as Miles Davis and Duke Ellington. Next week, they will create their own Blues Lyrics in class using the 12 Bar Blues Form.
7th Grade:
Musician Project:
December 10-16, the students have their 100 point Musician Project due. They are allowed to choose any musician or band who inspires them. They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation. The assignment and rubric are attached in google classroom. Please contact me with specific questions.
World Music Unit: Asia
December 10-16, the students have their 100 point Musician Project due. They are allowed to choose any musician or band who inspires them. They will present their research to the class with a visual and oral presentation. The assignment and rubric are attached in google classroom. Please contact me with specific questions.
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. Daily worksheets/study guides are completed using google classroom.
6th Grade:
Musical Theater:
The students are learning about Musical Theater. First, they will learn about what a musical is and who makes a musical possible (composer, librettist, director, choreographer, etc.), then they will study one musical in depth. We will finish the week by watching the Broadway musical, The King and I, in class. There will be a short quiz on the musical in class at the end of the week.
