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5th and 6th Grade General Music
5th and 6th Grade General Music
RFIS students in 5th and 6th grade have General Music class during their Related Arts block for one trimester in each grade. That trimester is split between General Music class with Ms. Marsh and Guitar class with Mr. Amoriello. (For more information on Guitar class, see Mr. A's "Guitar & Ukulele" page linked above.)
Grade 5 General Music Unit: Classical Music
Students learn the historical context of classical music, its roots in Europe and its spread to the United States. They listen and respond to several famous pieces of classical music as well as learn about some famous composers. They also have the pleasure of playing classroom instruments to experience classical music tunes first hand!
Grade 6 General Music Unit: Jazz
Students learn about the historical origins of jazz in America, including the blues and the singing of enslaved peoples. They listen and respond to several famous jazz tunes as well as get an introduction to famous musicians. They also have the pleasure of playing classroom instruments to experience jazz rhythms and improvisation first hand!
Ms. Aileen Marsh, RFIS General Music Teacher
Hello FRSD Students, Families, and Community! I am so pleased to work and sing with students at RFIS; 5th and 6th graders have amazing personalities and ideas to share! I have been teaching in Flemington since 1999 and at RFIS since its inception in 2005.
I believe that music has so many gifts to offer us, helping us celebrate the good times and cope with the difficult times, helping us mark our sadness and celebrate our happiness, and most of all helping us connect to each other and to our own humanity. I work with a great team of music teachers who care deeply about the wellbeing of all of our musicians. Music can bring so many positive things into students' lives!
A little bit about me: I grew up on a farm in PA and am married with 3 children and a dog named Nemo. I currently live in Hopewell Township, NJ. I love to sing (obviously), and I love all kinds of chocolate (hint, hint)! :-)
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