CHUTE MIDDLE SCHOOL/ GENERAL MUSIC CLASS
7TH GRADE
12 WEEK SESSION / MR. HUNTER, INSTRUCTOR
MATERIALS:
Students are always expected to bring to class a pencil, pen, highlighter, and a folder with 2 pockets. –(PLASTIC DIVIDER FOLDERS ARE NOT ALLOWED.)
After week 3 you will need your recorder to play in class.
You will also need a set of headphones and an adapter.
BEHAVIOR: The number one rule is RESPECT!
Respect Every Single Person Especially Classmates and Teachers.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
There are opportunities to work with a lot of different musical instruments and equipment.
As long as you behave in a respectful manner, you will have fun learning.
Remember you are responsible for your own actions and work.
Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Be Successful.
UNIT TOPICS:
THEORY: Music notation, games, listening skills, vocabulary
HISTORY: Styles and Cultures, Composers, History- Baroque &Classical
KEYBOARDS: Electronic keyboard skills and repertoire
VOICE: The human voice and how to use it for singing, review of voice classifications
COMPOSITION: various genres,improvisation skills, composing simple melodies on keyboards and computers
TECHNOLOGY: Garage Band, Group PowerPoint presentations, Music Shares
CAREERS: Role of music in society, the use of music in everyday living
Paper work will try to be kept to a minimum whenever possible. If an assignment is not finished in class it becomes homework. All work is to be kept in your music folder that will be collected and graded. Be willing to try new things and keep a positive attitude. The class runs much more smoothly when you cooperate.
*All of these topic areas coincide with the National, State and District Standards for Music Education.
7TH GRADE
12 WEEK SESSION / MR. HUNTER, INSTRUCTOR
MATERIALS:
Students are always expected to bring to class a pencil, pen, highlighter, and a folder with 2 pockets. –(PLASTIC DIVIDER FOLDERS ARE NOT ALLOWED.)
After week 3 you will need your recorder to play in class.
You will also need a set of headphones and an adapter.
BEHAVIOR: The number one rule is RESPECT!
Respect Every Single Person Especially Classmates and Teachers.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
There are opportunities to work with a lot of different musical instruments and equipment.
As long as you behave in a respectful manner, you will have fun learning.
Remember you are responsible for your own actions and work.
Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Be Successful.
UNIT TOPICS:
THEORY: Music notation, games, listening skills, vocabulary
HISTORY: Styles and Cultures, Composers, History- Baroque &Classical
KEYBOARDS: Electronic keyboard skills and repertoire
VOICE: The human voice and how to use it for singing, review of voice classifications
COMPOSITION: various genres,improvisation skills, composing simple melodies on keyboards and computers
TECHNOLOGY: Garage Band, Group PowerPoint presentations, Music Shares
CAREERS: Role of music in society, the use of music in everyday living
Paper work will try to be kept to a minimum whenever possible. If an assignment is not finished in class it becomes homework. All work is to be kept in your music folder that will be collected and graded. Be willing to try new things and keep a positive attitude. The class runs much more smoothly when you cooperate.
*All of these topic areas coincide with the National, State and District Standards for Music Education.