Music Exploration

Below is the description of Music Exploration from the Handbook and Course offerings guide

Music Exploration is a semester-long class that introduces students to basic musical

concepts and provides a hands-on experience to see if Band or Choir is a good fit for them in the future. The course consists of 6 units, where we explore the basics of music. The first unit introduces them to the basic

symbols of music like the musical staff, clefs, and note names. We then learn about musical rhythms and apply

this through a drumming/percussion unit. We then explore the keyboard instruments, such as Piano, Xylophone and Marimba. The 4th unit covers basic choir skills with the objective of helping students learn what a choir class

would look like. We end the semester working on learning the basics of woodwind and brass instruments. There

is also a sprinkling of music appreciation, as well as personal growth skills. The main hope is that students can join the band or choir program after taking this class

This class will utilize the Googlclassroom extensively. All resources and curriclum materials will be available in the google classroom for students. 

If you are interested, you can view the curriculum spreadsheet I use in class here