This week in Music:

New 4th Grade Keyboard class begins!  We begin the week by learning proper posture and hand placement!  Looking forward to a fantastic 9 weeks!

Rock 101 continues to work on Seven Nation Army and You Really Got Me!  Today, we learned how to read and play the guitar and bass patterns for You Really Got Me.  In addition, we learned about ties, repeat-endings and FORM.

FUSION One returned to fundamental today.  Last year in Rock 101, our first week "focus" was learning how to read and play rhythms.  Today, we learned how to play eighth note patterns on the drum set, using Right, Left and Right foot patterns.

FUSION Two continues to work on new songs in class.  We will return to fundamentals later this week, giving students a chance to review skills.

Have a great week!

- Mr. Michek

January 11, 2019

Here is what is going on in Music this month at the Middle School:

6th Grade is working on their first song: Seven Nation Army, by The White Stripes.  This is an easy song that allows Beginners the opportunity to learn Musical Form.  It is a "catchy" tune that most can hum on command!  Original instrumentation consisted of: guitar, drums and vocals.  In class, we add bass, piano and xylophone.

Below, you will find a link to the official video.

7th Grade has begun working on new songs this week.  They are:  Basket Case, by Green Day, Seperate Ways, by Journey and You Really Got Me, by The Kinks.

8th Grade has begun working on new material as well!  Ain't It Fun, by Paramore, Fortunate SOn, by CCR and Sir Duke, by Stevie Wonder!