Lakeview General Music

Monday, September 30, 2013

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.

Monday, September 16, 2013

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.

Mrs. Rickert's Profile

I am very excited for another great year at Lakeview! This will be my 11th year at Lakeview teaching General Music, directing the Choir, and co-directing the Spring Musical. I received a bachelor’s degree in music education from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in music education from Northern Illinois University. Prior to working at Lakeview, I taught for two years in Berwyn, IL. Outside of Lakeview, I direct the Freshman Select Choir at Downers Grove South High School. As far as performing experiences, I have been a member of singing groups, such as New Classic Singers and Acappellago, and I taught Ballroom Dance for 10 years at Celebrity Dance Studio.