Welcome to 8th Grade Music Class!
I am so excited to be your Music Teacher This Year! We will be focusing on creating our own music. We will be composing using a program called Soundtrap that allows us to record, edit, and design music virtually!
How to Access Class
Units for the Year
Unscramble: move & edit existing tracks, metronome, listening/analyzing wave form
Ringtone: create & edit project, loops, fade in & fade out, volume, export as mp3,
Rhythmic Layering: rhythmic beat maker, form with distinct sections, grid mode
Video Game Remix: download and import existing music
4 Chord Song: Record chords (midi or keyboard), loops, layering, rhythm beat maker
Texture & Theme: Theme and Variations Form, Tonal Shifts, Outlining, Layering
Free Choice: Create something on Soundtrap and demonstrate a new skill!
Improvisation: Improvise over chords, layering, rhythm beat maker
12 Bar Blues: Record chords (midi or keyboard), improvise, layering, connect to history of jazz
Sound Effects: download and import existing sound effects, record voice, layering music, volume
BOLT Film Music: Hit Point Analysis, download and import existing sound effects, loops, tonal shifts, layering music
Film Music: Hit Point Analysis, download and import existing sound effects, loops, tonal shifts, layering music
Podcast: Plan & script, Record voice, download & import sound effects, layering music
Showcase & Talent Show! Show off all of the work you have completed this year and any extra talents/skills you have. So proud of all you have accomplished and all you will accomplish in High School!
Fun Music Related Videos!