7th 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 semester incorporates one or more of those objectives! 

Course Content

7th Grade Semester 1: Instrument Exploration

• Drums, Xylophone, Ukulele, Rhythm, Notes on the Staff, Group Compositions

7th Grade Semester 2: Exploring the Genres

• History and Making the Music of Pop, Country, Blues, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and more!

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/bellringers every day in class. They will listen to a song chosen by Ms. Durst and will write about the characteristics of the song, as well as any comments they have regarding the song. 

  • Tests - Assessment

    • Summative and Formative assessments are used to track student learning in music class. This will happen at the end of units. 

  • Projects - Assessment

    • In some units, students will have a project to turn in and/or share with the class. These final products differ for each unit. 

  • Additional Assignments - Classwork

    • Throughout units in class, students will be asked to complete additional assignments. These are intended to be done during class, if not finished they will need to be completed outside of class. 

Materials

• Chromebook (Fully CHarged)

• Headphones (no airpods)

• Pencil

• Notebook with name on it (keep in classroom) 

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