Grade 6 General Music

Grade Level: 6

Teacher: Tanya Kemper

Textbook: Essential Elements Classroom, JJ&Me/ MusicPlayOnline, Prodigies Music, Soundtrap, Noteflight, YouTube, various music apps and software, composition websites, theory sheets.

Course Description: General Music 6 is a subject that meets every day. The students will study, perform, and be exposed to many different styles of music. They will learn to express music appropriately for their developmental level and study vocal/instrumental techniques, theory, proper performance technique, history, world music, genres, and appreciation/etiquette.

Required Materials: Daily – A pencil, eraser, charged chromebook, headphones/earbuds (prefer with a built in microphone), good effort, and a positive attitude.

Grading Scale: A = 93-100, A- 90-92, B+ = 88-89, B = 83-87, B- = 80-82, C+ = 78-79, C = 73-77, C- = 70-72, D+ = 68-69, D = 63-67, D- = 60-62, F = 59 or below

A Dozen Music Room Rules

1. Enter and exit in an orderly manner.

2. No gum, candy, cough drops or soda.

3. Be prepared for class with all materials.

4. Class begins PROMPTLY at the second bell.

5. Respect yourself, others and their property. If it isn’t yours, DON’T TOUCH IT (including instruments.)

6. Do NOT talk when you or others are supposed to be singing, playing, or listening.

7. Watch/listen to the Director/Instructor/Teacher.

8. Sing/play/perform your part to the best of your ability when asked to do so from YOUR ASSIGNED SPOT.

9. Use appropriate language only.

10. Turn in all assignments on time.

11. No one leaves the choir room during class without a pre-signed pass or call from the office/classroom teacher.

12. Clean up after yourself and help clean up after others.

We are here to improve our musical abilities and knowledge and to work as a team. If you are unable to follow the rules, you will be disciplined and your grade will be affected.