6th Grade Music

Aims and Objectives

The curriculum is based off of the Illinois State Board of Education Music Standards. The objectives of this course will be to create, connect, respond, and perform in the musical setting. Each unit in this quarter incorporates one or more of those objectives! 

Course Content

• Rhythms (quarter notes, eighth notes, quarter rests, half notes)

• Musical Elements (Tempo, Timbre, Tonality, Dynamics, Pitch, Harmony)

• Composition (rhythmic and melodic)

• Xylophone Playing Basics

• Musical Theatre

Assessment/Classwork

Classwork is 30% of the final grade and projects/assessments will be 70% of the final grade. 

• • Listening Logs/Bellringers - Classwork

    • Students will complete a listening log and bellringer every day in class. They will listen to a song chosen by Ms. Durst and will write about the musical elements of the song, as well as any comments they have regarding the song. 

  • Final Products of Units - Assessment

    • At the end of a unit, students will have a final product to turn in and/or share with the class. These final products differ for each unit. 

  • Assignments - Classwork

    • Throughout units, students will be doing some additional assignments during class to supplement their learning. These will be classwork and if not finished, will need to be completed outside of class. 

Materials

• Chromebook (Fully CHarged)

• Headphones (no airpods)

• Pencil

• Notebook with name on it (To keep in class)

Expectations

• Follow all Warrior Expectations

• Be supportive and respectful of yourself & others

• Come to class with an open, kind mind

• Treat instruments with respect and care