7th Graders who select "explore" as their elective will be randomly placed in elective classes in topics that rotate throughout the year. Beginning Music is one of several possible explore classes, and placement in music is not guaranteed. Explore class prepares a student for beginning band or choir.
Students who desire to be proficient at a musical instrument should select band as their elective. Students who desire to be proficient in vocal music should select choir as their elective.
What will you learn in Music Explore?
Students learn fundamentals of music such as
Feeling the Beat
Reading Rhythm
Reading Pitch
Students receive beginning instruction on a selection of general music instruments
Students learn performance and rehearsal etiquette
Students make historical and cultural connections through music