6th Grade Music Nov 30, 2009

Good Afternoon,

Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. We will be moving on to South American Styles of music.

Class:

Blog

Present next music assignment

note: Christmas- around the world- and bi-lingual hyms and tunes

Blog: 60 words- If you could sing in another language what would it be? Explain.

7th Grade Music Nov 30, 2009

Aloha,

Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present.

Class:

Blog

Christmas through the ages...

- Mr josh will break you into groups

- Assign songs and explain, next Assignment

Note: song= history= origins

Blog: 70 words- How was your Thanksgiving break?

8th Grade Music Nov 30, 2009

Morning,

Lesson: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Introduction to Music and the influence of different human motives, and how those motives can inspire specific actions.

Class:

• WHAT WE THINK? + HOW WE FEEL? = WHAT WE DO?

- Blog Activity

- Current event project- Present

- Formal Debate using audio and visual aids to support all cases...

- Prep time

- Group research

Blog: 80 words: What holiday do you like better? Halloween or Christmas? Back your opinion up with facts.

Chorus I Dec 01, 2009

Aloha,

Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.

Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)

THIS ISLAND EARTH.. Kenny Loggins

My Guy
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me" vocals and movements

Christmas selection

Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4fy4D5wkb0

Musical Theater Dec 01, 2009

Aloha,

Lesson: Today we will begin looking at musicals and sets from the 1900's -1950. We will learn the proper build up to an older musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

work on Sketches: 2nd draft

Project and music Performance: Twas the Night Before Christmas

http://www.carols.org.uk/twas_the_night_before_christmas.htm

IMPROV

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKUyq-uCZr0&feature=PlayList&p=29CC47251A857207&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3

Guitar I Dec 01, 2009

Morning,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A,D,G,C,E, Am,F,Em,

Introduce: "7" chords

Rock Riff
Work on strum patterns

Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Explore more chord based scales and progressions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal exercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning
Continue Composing new chords to choosen pieces

Lets break down the chords for This Island Earth... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

Vote on Christmas song we would like to learn...

CHALLENGE: wanna write a music song as a class?

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbzta6zmJvc

Chorus I Nov 16, 2009

Aloha,

Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.

Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)

THIS ISLAND EARTH.. Kenny Loggins

My Guy
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me" vocals and movements

Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkcxaMN3NRk&feature=related