Monday, September 29, 2014

This week in FUSION!!!!!

EVERYBODY is rocking out!

6th Grade:  Working on two songs by THE WHO:


  • The Seeker
  • Long Live Rock

7th Grade continues to work on:

  • China Grove:  The Doobie Brothers
  • Monster: Imagine Dragons

8th Grade is working on Beatles!

  • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
  • Lady Madonna
  • With A Little Help From My Friends
  • While My Guitar Gently Weeps
  • Got To Get You Into My Life
Grandparent's Day is November 7th this year!  Look out for some classic performances by our bands!

Thursday, September 4, 2014

September 2 – September 5, 2014

Rock 101:  This week, students are working on the following:
Students will be able to:
·         Spend the first 10-12 minutes of class in individual practice.
·         Rehearse and continue to understand the FORM (structure) of their music.
·         Rehearse together in a group setting.
·         Learn a new Chord of the Day.  Students will learn how to play chord on their primary instrument.  Drummers will have the option to use a piano or Xylophone.
Higher Level of thinking goal:  To rehearse independently from Instructor.

FUSION (7th Grade): 
·         Spend the first 10-12 minutes of class in individual practice.
·         Rehearse and continue to understand the FORM (structure) of their music.
·         Rehearse together in a group setting.
·         Begin new song assignment.
·         Learn a new Chord of the Day.  Students will learn how to play chord on their primary instrument.  Drummers will have the option to use a piano or Xylophone.

Higher Level of thinking goal:  To rehearse independently from Instructor.

FUSION (8th Grade): 
This week in class, students are working on three songs:
·         Spend the first 10-12 minutes of class in individual practice.
·         Rehearse and continue to understand the FORM (structure) of their music.
·         Rehearse together in a group setting.
·         Begin new song assignment.
·         Learn a new Chord of the Day.  Students will learn how to play chord on their primary instrument.  Drummers will have the option to use a piano or Xylophone.


Higher Level of thinking goal:  To rehearse independently from Instructor.