Grade 6

In Grade 6, students will build on their knowledge of the elements of music and related musical concepts that were introduced in Grades 1 to 5. Students will develop understanding of musical concepts through participation in musical experiences that involve listening, moving, creating, and performing (vocal and/or instrumental music). Band instruments are introduced to the students, consolidating the theoretical knowledge that they have accumulated from their past years in music education.

Students are expected to bring their Music book and mouthpiece to each class unless otherwise directed.

In Grade 6, students explore further aspects of standard notation, create and perform a variety of compositions, and continue to think critically about the music that they hear and perform. Students are also expected to develop individual goals and to work in both large and small groups to solve musical problems. By the end of Grade 6 they should be able to provide constructive feedback regarding their own and others’ efforts.

Grade 6 Google classroom link is  :     located on your home room google classroom 

Google Classroom codes for Grade 6

6-1    5ejft2uu

6-2    nw5khskq

September  

Grade sixes are learning about the different instruments that are played in the Concert Band in order to determine which instrument they wish to play. Within this learning cycle, each student will create a presentation based upon their instrument of choice, present to class and provide a listening experience showcasing their instrument. Presentation format will be using electronic format.

The assignment and rubrics are listed below here.

Download Assignment HERE

View Checkbrick HERE

October

Musical Instrument presentations begin -  All students are to be ready to present.

October/November

Upon completion of Presentations by all students, there will be a content review on all in class as well as take home assignments to date.

 The following week will be a test on all materials covered to date.

The Grade 6s will be learning their instrument skills including proper playing technique and care of their instrument.

Standard of Excellence method books

The books used in all classes can be found   HERE

School books are not to be taken home.

It is recommended that all student purchase their own book when we purchase books as a class.These books are used for three years.

November

We begin to play our Band Instruments. All students are expected to bring home instruments to practice.

All students are to have a parent signed instrument permission form on file before they take home school instruments.

There will be workshops at lunch hours for all beginning instrumentalists in the first few weeks of November. Although not mandatory, it is recommended that they attend.

Posted below are tips and helps for each of the instruments.

January

We will be studying theory for January.  

Subjects will include: 

1. Simple versus Duple meter . See some lessons here

2. Learning the grand staff

Resources are HERE  Practice sheets and answers and all handouts

February

NOTEFLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS can be found HERE

We introduce some simple ensembles and Band music to the class in order to introduce multiple simultaneous lines of music. The emphasis is on playing with correct timing, keeping a proper tempo and beat.

Feb/March

Music Theory - Grade 6 Music Theory package can be found here

Bucket drumming is introduced in order to teach correct percussion (drumming) methodology. Small ensembles are created playing proper drum music.