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Taking the “General” Out of Middle School General Music! ActivityTaking the “General” Out of Middle School General Music! Activity
Publisher
Illinois Music Education Conference
Resource Details
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
6 mos
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Ed Software
Internet Access
Year
2013
Activity

Taking the “General” Out of Middle School General Music!

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Middle schoolers will sing the praises of this music program. The resource, designed as an overview for music instructors, is loaded with ideas, activities, and links. Not a sour note in the packet. 

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visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • The overview could be used as the basis of a new program or the ideas could be easily integrated into an existing music program

Classroom Considerations

  • The programs is designed for a quarter rotation system, with 42-minute class periods meeting every day for nine weeks
  • Some of the activities require the GarageBand app
  • In addition to activities appropriate for all middle school grades, specific suggestions are included for fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders

Pros

  • Participants keep music journals and listening logs, review CDs, and use the GarageBand app

Cons

  • None

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