6th-Grade General Music

6th Grade General Music is every THIRD day (B or C days) for 42 minutes for the duration of the year. Students will learn the very basics of guitar (focusing on 3 of 6 strings). They will learn some simple chords and notes. Students will create a "Soundtrack of their Lives" and will learn about Jazz Music. We will also be writing a biography on a classical composer of their choice. We will learn the history behind "The West Side Story", watch the musical and talk about how race plays into the storyline. Students will finish the semester by learning about the life of Michael Jackson and his contribution to the genre of pop music.