Grade 7 & 8 Unit Study Help
It is the hope that by the end
of this instructional unit,
students will have a better
understanding of not only this
particular piece of music, but
an enriched musical education,
as well. The topics covered in
this Unit Study are applicable
to every piece of music.
Here are
some important tips:
- Start
early! Don't wait until the
last minute to try to meet
your assignment deadlines.
- Write down
each assignment deadline in
your agenda.
- Use your
packet, your method books,
this website, a music
dictionary,
(do NOT use a
"pocket" music dictionary),
the internet and any other
resource as your guide.
- When in
doubt, ask Ms. Murphy for
help.
Assignment
Due Dates:
Exam
Dates:
- Written Exam will be
given the week of
November 3rd.
-
Playing Exams to be
submitted via
SmartMusic no later than
November 6th.
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Suggested
Links for Grades 7 & 8:
Just for
Fun:
You will find
these links especially helpful
in completing your worksheets
and/or optional band projects.
Historical
Notes Worksheet:
Glossary of
Terms Worksheet:
DO NOT USE A "POCKET"
MUSIC DICTIONARY!
Composing
Music Worksheet:
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Listening for Grade 7 & 8:
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Grade 6 Unit Study Help
It is the hope that by the end
of this instructional unit,
students will have a better
understanding of not only this
particular piece of music, but
an enriched musical education,
as well. The topics covered in
this Unit Study are applicable
to every piece of music.
Here are
some important tips:
- Start
early! Don't wait until the
last minute to try to meet
your assignment deadlines.
- Write down
each assignment deadline in
your agenda.
- Use your
packet, your method books,
this website, a music
dictionary, (do NOT use a
"pocket" music dictionary),
the internet and any other
resource as your guide.
- When in
doubt, ask Ms. Murphy for
help.
Assignment
Due Dates:
-
Worksheet
Assignment #1 -
TBD
-
Worksheet
Assignment #2
- TBD
-
Listening
Assignment Worksheet -
TBD
Exam
Dates:
-
Written Exams - TBD
-
Playing Exams - Log
on to SmartMusic for due
dates
After
finishing an assignment,
hand in the ENTIRE packet
not just the completed
worksheet.
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Suggested
Listening for Grade 6:
= mp3 file
= requires RealPlayer
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Suggested
Links for Grade 6:
You will find
these links especially helpful
in completing your worksheets.
Glossary of
Terms Worksheet:
DO NOT USE A "POCKET"
MUSIC DICTIONARY!
Composing
Music Worksheet:
Theme &
Variations:
Composing & Arranging:
-
Finale Notepad
- a FREE music
writing software
program
available to
download for all
of you budding
composers out
there.
For help with the Optional Band
Projects, click on
this link.
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Miscellaneous Music Theory
Information
General
Sites:
-
Classics for Kids
-
Classical music explained in
"kid friendly" terms.
-
NY
Philharmonic KidZone
- Classical music explained
in "kid friendly" terms.
Lots of activities to try
-
Dallas
Symphony Orchestra for Kids
-
Classical music explained in
"kid friendly" terms. Lots
of activities to try
-
Essentials of Music
- Whether you're a casual
listener or a serious music
student, here's the site for
basic information about
classical music.
-
ClassicalWorks.com
- This site is devoted to
the love and knowledge of
classical music. Look
around, you will find
extensive history pages,
bios, links, resources and
more.
-
MusicTheory.net
- this site helps you
learn almost everything
there is to know about
reading music!
-
Naxos
Classicals -
This site includes a
glossary of music terms,
composer bios, an intro to
classical music and another
to opera, a section on film
music & lots more!
Theme &
Variations:
Composing & Arranging:
Identifying Intervals:
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Optional Band Projects
For extra credit, or to simply
expand their knowledge, students
may select and complete one
optional band projects.
Students will
find the links below especially
helpful in completing their
projects.
Composer
Research:
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AdobeŽ ReaderŽ.
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update.
Template
for writing your paper
Making Your
Own Instrument:
Folk Music:
Musical Eras:
Renaissance
Music:
Renaissance
Instruments:
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Printable Unit Studies
Students may click on the links
below for unit study pages they
misplaced or left at school.
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AdobeŽ ReaderŽ.
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