8th Grade
Announcements
Thanks for a great year and continued virtual learning! See you next school year!
Week 7 Virtual Lesson - End of Year "Exit Ticket"
Fill out the "Exit Ticket" to recieve updates throughout the summer about these opportunities. You can also share information with Mrs. Milligan that you think will be helpful.
Week 6 Virtual Lesson - Accidentals
VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 6 (6/1-6/5)
This week's lesson reviews ACCIDENTALS (sharps, naturals and flats) with NEARPOD.
Nearpod is interactive and will allow you to submit answers for feedback within the lesson. There is also a fun review game at the end.
Week 5 Virtual Lesson - Note Reading
VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 5 (5/18-5/22)
This week's lesson reviews NOTE READING with NEARPOD. We will review how to read notes for your specific instrument's clef.
Nearpod is interactive and will allow you to submit answers for feedback within the lesson. There is also a fun review game at the end.
Week 4 Virtual Lesson - Rhythm and Clapping + Counting Review
VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 4 (5/11-5/15)
This week's lesson reviews RHYTHM and CLAPPING + COUNTING with NEARPOD. We will review how to read rhythm and how to clap and count.
Nearpod is interactive and will allow you to submit answers for feedback within the lesson. There is also a fun review game at the end.
Week 3 Virtual Lesson - Rhythm Review
VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 3 (5/4-5/8)
This week's lesson reviews RHYTHM. We will review how to read rhythm and how to clap and count. We will also explore practice tools for you to use at home. Be sure to check out the links to the fun videos to practice rhythms with video game music!
Week 2 Virtual Lesson - Sight Reading Factory
Click here to watch Mrs. Milligan's Video Announcements for this week!
VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 2 (4/27-5/1)
View the presentation/instructions on how to use Sight Reading Factory as a practice tool for rhythm and note sight reading. Create an account using the instructions. SUBMIT your ASSIGNMENT for Rhythm Only. You can CLAP the rhythm or PLAY your instrument with your favorite note. Feedback will be given through the Sight Reading Factory app.
Don't have an instrument at home to practice? Still complete the lesson to learn how to use this important tool to help your practicing in the future! This lesson is rhythm based and does not require an instrument at home.
Week 1 Virtual Lesson - Virtual Conductor with Brian Balmages
Click here to watch Mrs. Milligan's Video Announcements for this week!
VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 1 (4/20-4/24)
Practice and perform music (WOOD SPLITTER FANFARE) using SmartMusic's Virtual Composer (Brian Balmages).
View the detailed instructions on this week's lesson and have fun practicing!
There is additional information on how to create a FREE SmartMusic account if you are interested in finding more music to practice with.
Don't have an instrument at home to practice? Still complete the lesson to learn how to use this important tool to help your practicing in the future!