Sixth
grade students who do not sign up for a performing group will have
one quarter each of General Music, Art, Computers and Choices. General music students receive an overview of the elements
of music. Rhythm,
Melody, Harmony, Expression, Form, Timbre, and Style. We play drums
and other percussion instruments, compose and learn about different aspects
of music through a variety of activities and games.
To
be successful in General Music, students need have either a spiral
notebook or a section of their binder dedicated to music. We will
be taking notes and doing some written assignments - having a specific
place to keep class work of this type is vital. Students need to bring
their notebook, Warrior Planner and a pencil to class every
day.
A large portion of a general music student's grade is participation points, earned by participating in class every day. If you have missed more than a couple days of school, you may wish to do an extra credit assignment to earn some of the points lost. Here are some extra credit opportunities for you to explore.
For
information on grading policies and other details, please refer to
the Class
Expectations (PDF) letter that went home for parent signature
at the beginning of the semester.
