1 Genre Exploration – Western Pop Music
- Explore Western Pop Music and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
- Teach theory and musical elements of Western Pop Music
- Learn Western Pop Music as a class in large and small ensembles
- 4 Chord Song
- Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
- Music Foundations Quiz
- Listening Log
- Karaoke
2 Genre Exploration – Jazz
- Explore Jazz and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
- Teach theory and musical elements of Jazz Music
- Learn Jazz Music as a class in large and small ensembles
- Jazz Elements Composition
- Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
- Music Foundations Quiz
- Listening Log
- Karaoke
3 Genre Exploration – African
- Explore African Music and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
- Teach theory and musical elements of African Music
- Learn African Music as a class in large and small ensembles
- Music Authenticity Assignment
- Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
- Music Foundations Quiz
- Listening Log
- Karaoke
4 Genre Exploration – South India
- Explore South Indian Music and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
- Teach theory and musical elements of South Indian Music
- Learn South Indian Music as a class in large and small ensembles
- Rhythm Teaching Tools Assignment
- Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
- Music Foundations Quiz
- Listening Log
- Karaoke
5 Cover Songs
- Develop critical thinking skills, analyzing music critically using music experiences and knowledge to make informed judgments
- Teach different musical choices that go into each performance of music. How to make cover songs different, and make informed and accurate musical choices.
- Genre Transformation
- Music Foundations Quiz
- Listening Log
- Karaoke
6 Technology in Music
- Explore different software programs that help, teach, record, compose and produce music
- Teach composition techniques and explore different ways to use harmony and melody to interact
- Genre Transformation Recording
- Listening Log
- Karaoke
7 Final Evaluation
- Written Exam and Sight Singing Test
- Final Concert
- 10% Task
- 20% Performance