Seventh Grade - We will create a sound map using Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King." We will add instruments to accompany the song while we follow our sound map. We will pick rhythms for each instrument to add to the piece we are hearing. We will take turns playing different instruments.
We will do a mini - 3 day unit on freedom riders and the song "We Shall Overcome." The students will learn about different freedom riders. They will share what they learn with their classmates. We will work on singing the Freedom Song "We Shall Overcome." We will write an additional verse to this song, keeping in the them of what we have learned.
Eighth Grade - We will be finishing our Jazz Unit this week. We will learn about Ella, The Duke, and Dizzy. The students will finish performing their blues pieces. We will try our hand at improvising.
EIGHTH GRADE HOMEWORK ASSIGNED ON WEDNESDAY - They will have one week to write a 5x5 on their favorite band or artist from the rock and roll hall of fame or the country music hall of fame. They will be given a sheet with specifics as to how the assignment is to be completed. They are due next Wednesday!
Chorus Class - We will complete our choreography of the Irving Berlin Piece. The class will help the after school chorus students learn the choreography. We will get back to working on our feature piece and brainstorm some picture taking opportunities for the power point.
