April 20-24

Seventh Grade -We are listening to music and discussing different genres of music. This is a big listening week. Modern Music - We are working on projects regarding different bands or artists. Music Tech - Students are doing group work to create parody's using garageband. Chorus Class - We are working on our mashed up selection as well as Chili Con Carne.

April 27-May 1

Seventh General - We are working on writing our jingle and performing them this week. We will pick our favorite jingle and create a commercial. Modern Music - We are creating power point presentations on our favorite artists. Music Technology - Our Parody's are finished and we are making party mixes. Chorus Class - We are working on our mashed up piece as well as writing speaking parts for the concert.

April 13 - 17

Seventh Grade - Test Monday, We will perform our pentatonic songs on Tuesday/Wednesday. Music listening terms will be taken and we will practice some listening skills. Modern Music - We will discuss Elvis and continue moving through the Era of Elvis. Music Technology - We will be working on a parody song. Chorus Class - We will keep refining our pop selection and work on Chili Con Carne.

April 6 - 10

7th General - Students will be composing measures in 4/4 time on Monday. Tuesday we will learn the pentatonic scale and take our measure and turn them in to a song. Wednesday and Thursday we will practice and play our songs. Friday we will have a written test on the note names and the values of the notes. Modern Music - We will be discussing Johnny Cash and Elvis this week and how they were part of the "American Dream." Music Tech - We will be working with our found Apps in the beginning of the week and then using garage band. Chorus class - Monday we will pick an additional song for the concert. Wednesday and Friday we will be working on the new song as well as chili con carne. Come and see the musical "Crazy for You" and you will get 5 points extra credit.