Music Class- Week 6

This week in music class:

The students will be playing songs on the keyboard using both hands simultaneously. Later in the week, the students will be assessed on the keyboards by playing two songs for me with the correct hand position and correct notes. At the end of the week, the students will be composing their own keyboard songs.

Music Class- Week 5

This week in Music Class:

The students are starting a new unit: Playing the Keyboard! For those of you at curriculum night, you heard me mention how unique this unit is, because it allows each student to progress at their own rate. Students who have had piano lessons will begin at a level appropriate for them. Next week, the students will be assessed on what they have learned through performing for me in class. Also, the students will be composing music on the keyboard to present for the class.

Music Class- Week 4

This week in Music Class we are focusing on components of melody and form. The students have been learning to sing using solfege, and they have been analyzing the pieces as we go. The 7th and 8th grade students will be learning how to build chords, analyze chord progressions, and determine all major key signatures. 6th grade students will focus on the basics of form, phrase structure and singing with solfege.

The next test in music will be on Monday, Sept. 20.

Music Class- Week 3

This week in music class, the students will finish the rhythm unit by taking a test on Tuesday. Wednesday, the students will compose rhythms in groups and perform their compositions with instruments for the class. Thursday and Friday will be an introduction to Melody and Form.