6th Grade Rock 101

ROCK 101, is a 12-week learning experience that provides students with expanded performance opportunities in a mixed ensemble environment. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of musical genres, including: Rock, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Jewish Folk, R&B and other musical genres.  

Goals:

1. ·         To Introduce and develop melodic and rhythmic concepts.
2. ·         Students will be introduced to fundamental piano concepts.
3. ·         To advance individual skills in music theory, sight-reading, ear training and performance.
4. ·         Students will learn to play multiple instruments.
5. ·         To execute appropriate rehearsal and performance etiquette.
6. ·         To develop and record a consistent and effective practice routine.
7. ·         To build a positive, respectful relationship between Students and Instructor.
8. ·         How to effectively use the Internet as a viable learning resource.

Materials

Students are required to bring the following items to class: music, practice log and a pencil. 

Grading

1.     Class participation and daily class work            40%

2.     Written and playing evaluations                          40%

3.     Concert performance                                            20%

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7th and 8th Grade FUSION Syllabus

Fusion is a year-long class broken into the four segments:

1) Individual skills (20%)

2) Ensemble rehearsal and performance (50%)

3) Music History (20%)

4) Songwriting and Recording (10%)

Each of the four segments will contribute to your FUSION grade every trimester.

Individual Skills:

Students will be required to:

- Complete "pass-offs" every week 

- Model productive daily practice

-Prepare Ensemble music

- Learn how to tune

Ensemble rehearsal/performances:

- Developing a solid rehearsal routine in class

- Working in small and large ensembles 

-  Learning how to set up and break down sound equipment for concerts and rehearsals.

Music History:

- Research Composers

- Study the history of Blues and music from the 1930's to present -Group projects utilizing www.teachrock.org

- Using YOUTUBE and other online resources to listen and analyze music

Song Writing/Recording

- Individual/group projects, writing jingles and original songs

- Learn how to record, using RockBand and ProTools software