Mini Project #1: Rhythm
Instruments: World Percussion DrumsStudents will review the basic building blocks of rhythm including reading, writing and performing. Students will compose and perform a rhythmic groove on world percussion instruments.Mini Project #2: Melody
Instruments: RecorderStudents will learn to read, notate, and perform pitch. We will also learn to identify the formal structure of a song. Students will combine rhythm and pitch to write a song for the recorder.Mini Project #3: Harmony
Instrument: UkulelesStudents will learn about chordal structure and harmonic analysis.Students will create a chord progression to accompany a simple song.Final Project: Song Composition
Instrument: Student choiceStudents will use what they have learned about the three elements of music to write a complete song arrangement.This week in Music Appreciation: 9/16