Week 36–May 5, 2008

May 9th, 2008

Choir:

  • Warm-up Rehearse/learn voice/theory/sight-reading from method book 
  • Rehearse Firefly, Alleluia, Seasons, Sit Down, Walking in Memphis, Hairspray
  • Sight-read any new music 
  • Go over announcements 
  • SIPs: 1.2 Continue developing the fundamentals of correct vocal production; 1.3 Demonstrate diction appropriate to the style of selected literature; 5.4 Demonstrate ability to notate vocal parts using standard symbols, signs, and formats.

6th Grade Music

  • Warm-up:  Will you be joining the GMS Band or Choir next year?  Tell me why or why not.  Write at least 5 complete sentences.  
  • Popular Music Project
  • Materials needed–MusicAlive Magazine and CD (various months), past WS #6–All about the article, past WS #2–Rhymes and Reasons
  • Skills: 6a–describe specific music event; 8b–relate music to other disciplines taught in school; 

6th Grade Computer

  • TSW will progress in Typing Program

Week 35–April 28, 2008

May 9th, 2008

Choir:

  • Warm-up Rehearse/learn voice/theory/sight-reading from method book 
  • Rehearse Firefly, Alleluia, Seasons, Sit Down, Walking in Memphis, Hairspray
  • Sight-read any new music 
  • Go over announcements 
  • SIPs: 1.2 Continue developing the fundamentals of correct vocal production; 1.3 Demonstrate diction appropriate to the style of selected literature; 5.4 Demonstrate ability to notate vocal parts using standard symbols, signs, and formats.

6th Grade Music

  • Warm-up:  What are the main differences in a band and choir.  Write at least 5 complete sentences.
  • Popular Music Project
  • Materials needed–MusicAlive Magazine and CD (various months), WS #6–All about the article, WS #2–Rhymes and Reasons
  • Skills: 6a–describe specific music event; 8b–relate music to other disciplines taught in school; 

6th Grade Computer

  • TSW will progress in Typing Program

Week 34–April 21, 2008

May 9th, 2008

Choir:

  • Warm-up Rehearse/learn voice/theory/sight-reading from method book 
  • Rehearse Firefly, Alleluia, Seasons, Sit Down, Walking in Memphis, Hairspray
  • Sight-read any new music 
  • Go over announcements 
  • SIPs: 1.2 Continue developing the fundamentals of correct vocal production; 1.3 Demonstrate diction appropriate to the style of selected literature; 5.4 Demonstrate ability to notate vocal parts using standard symbols, signs, and formats.

6th Grade Music

  • Warm-up
  • The student will listen for instruments and musical elements and identify different styles of music
  • Materials needed–MusicAlive Magazine and CD (March 2008), WS #6–All about the article, WS #2–Rhymes and Reasons
  • Skills: 6a–describe specific music event; 8b–relate music to other disciplines taught in school; 

6th Grade Computer

  • TSW will progress in Typing Program

Week 33–April 14, 2008

May 9th, 2008

Choir:

  • Warm-up Rehearse/learn voice/theory/sight-reading from method book 
  • Rehearse Firefly, Alleluia, Seasons, Sit Down, Walking in Memphis, Hairspray
  • Sight-read any new music 
  • Go over announcements 
  • SIPs: 1.2 Continue developing the fundamentals of correct vocal production; 1.3 Demonstrate diction appropriate to the style of selected literature; 5.4 Demonstrate ability to notate vocal parts using standard symbols, signs, and formats.

6th Grade Music

  • Warm-up
  • Popular Music Project
  • Materials needed–MusicAlive Magazine and CD (March 2008), WS #6–All about the article, WS #2–Rhymes and Reasons
  • Skills: 6a–describe specific music event; 8b–relate music to other disciplines taught in school; 

6th Grade Computer

  • TSW will progress in Typing Program

Week 32–April 7, 2008

May 9th, 2008

Choir:

  • Warm-up Rehearse/learn voice/theory/sight-reading from method book 
  • Rehearse Firefly, Alleluia, Seasons, Sit Down, Walking in Memphis, Hairspray, THe Music In Me
  • Sight-read any new music 
  • Go over announcements 
  • SIPs: 1.2 Continue developing the fundamentals of correct vocal production; 1.3 Demonstrate diction appropriate to the style of selected literature; 5.4 Demonstrate ability to notate vocal parts using standard symbols, signs, and formats.

6th Grade Music

  • Warm-up:  Write a one-minute script for a commercial in which a famous person encourages people your age to become involved in music.  Must be more than five sentences. 
  • Popular Music–The 1990’s
  • The student will listen for instruments and musical elements and identify different styles of music
  • Materials needed–MusicAlive Magazine and CD (March 2008), WS #6–All about the article, WS #2–Rhymes and Reasons
  • Skills: 6a–describe specific music event; 8b–relate music to other disciplines taught in school; 

6th Grade Computer

  • TSW will progress in Typing Program
  • TSW begin working on VoiceThread.com Project

Week 31–March 31, 2008

May 9th, 2008

Choir:

  • Warm-up Rehearse/learn voice/theory/sight-reading from method book 
  • Rehearse Firefly, Alleluia, Seasons, Sit Down, Walking in Memphis,Music In Me
  • Sight-read any new music 
  • Go over announcements 
  • SIPs: 1.2 Continue developing the fundamentals of correct vocal production; 1.3 Demonstrate diction appropriate to the style of selected literature; 5.4 Demonstrate ability to notate vocal parts using standard symbols, signs, and formats.

6th Grade Music

  • Warm-up:  You’ve been asked to present the “Best Musician of All Times” award.  It can be awarded to someone dead or alive.  Write your presentation speech.  Must be at least 5 sentences
  • Popular Music–The 1980s
  • The student will listen for instruments and musical elements and identify different styles of music
  • Materials needed–MusicAlive Magazine and CD (March 2008), WS #6–All about the article, WS #2–Rhymes and Reasons
  • Skills: 6a–describe specific music event; 8b–relate music to other disciplines taught in school; 

6th Grade Computer

  • TSW will progress in Typing Program
  • Begin working on VoiceThread project