Keyboard Unit

In this hands-on unit, the students will  learn how to play piano in both the treble and bass clef.  First they will learn by playing with each hand alone, then they will practice using two hands simultaneously.  There will be a 16 point performance assessment in class next Wednesday, October 9.  Following the assessment, students will be able to compose their own song on the keyboards.  They will compose an eight measure song using both treble and bass clef and perform it for the class on Friday.  

Melody and Form Unit

This 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. We will have a test on this information next Thursday, September 26.

Music Class: Rhythm Unit & Test Information

6th Grade: The students will start the week by composing and performing syncopated rhythms in groups.  The students will perform using classroom percussion instruments.  Later in the week, they will learn about syncopated rhythms and review for the upcoming unit test. 

7th and 8th Grade:  The students will start the week by composing and performing syncopated rhythms in groups.  The students will perform using classroom percussion instruments.   Later in the week, they will learn to count and perform rhythms in new time signatures and review for the upcoming unit test. 

6th Grade Test:  Friday, September 13

7th Grade Test: Friday, September 13

8th Grade Test: Monday, September 16

Music Class: The Rhythm Unit

 This week in music, all grades will be learning about components of rhythm. The students will be composing their own rhythms and performing on instruments. 7th and 8th grade students will learn how to read and identify rhythms in new time signatures. There will be a unit test next for all grades on Friday, September 13. We will review in class on Thursday, September 12 by taking a "practice test."

It's not too late to join choir. If your child is interested, please have them see me in the music room for a permission slip and practice schedule.