2/8 - 2/12
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 4: “Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul; Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar; The Vietnam War from 1963-1968
Objective: students will learn that certain genres of music were formed and developed by style, sound, and culture. Furthermore, students will understand why the Vietnam war presented dark themes in the lyrics of many songs that went beyond protest songs.
Prepare students for next week’s exam scheduled for February 18, 2021
PDF: exam prep and stick figure worksheet
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 4: “Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul; Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar; The Vietnam War from 1963-1968
Objective: students will learn that certain genres of music were formed and developed by style, sound, and culture. Furthermore, students will understand why the Vietnam war presented dark themes in the lyrics of many songs that went beyond protest songs.
Prepare students for next week’s exam scheduled for February 18, 2021
PDF: exam prep and stick figure worksheet
2/1 - 2/5
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 3: “A Fallen President Set the Tone”
The 1960s
Objective: students will learn about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 and how that event set the tone for the turbulent decade that followed. We will hear the music of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger covering the Folk music genre as well as Sam Cooke, James Brown, and Ray Charles covering aspects of Rhythm and Blues and Jazz influences.
Google Classroom:
PDF: worksheet
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 3: “A Fallen President Set the Tone”
The 1960s
Objective: students will learn about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 and how that event set the tone for the turbulent decade that followed. We will hear the music of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger covering the Folk music genre as well as Sam Cooke, James Brown, and Ray Charles covering aspects of Rhythm and Blues and Jazz influences.
Google Classroom:
PDF: worksheet
1/25 - 1/29
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 2: “The Day the Music Died”
Objective: students will learn that on the 3rd of February 1959, American Rock and Roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson, aka, “The Big Bopper” were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. Students will hear the music of Holly and Valens; students will understand why an artist like Ritchie Valens had to change his name in order to be accepted into mainstream music.
Google Classroom:
PDF: Buddy Holly research page
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 2: “The Day the Music Died”
Objective: students will learn that on the 3rd of February 1959, American Rock and Roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson, aka, “The Big Bopper” were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. Students will hear the music of Holly and Valens; students will understand why an artist like Ritchie Valens had to change his name in order to be accepted into mainstream music.
Google Classroom:
PDF: Buddy Holly research page
1/19 - 1/22
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 1: Elvis and the 1950s
Objective: students will become familiar with the music of Elvis Presley. We will also see a power-point presentation pointing out aspects of that era as well as social implications of rebellion that this genre of music brought forth.
Google Classroom:
Video: Recorder Theory
PDFs: exercises on recorder and material form our musical history study
8:20 - Zoom Session
History/Music Appreciation:
The History of Rock and Roll
Text: “Famous Musicians Growing Bundle” Published by Teachers Pay Teachers
Lesson 1: Elvis and the 1950s
Objective: students will become familiar with the music of Elvis Presley. We will also see a power-point presentation pointing out aspects of that era as well as social implications of rebellion that this genre of music brought forth.
Google Classroom:
Video: Recorder Theory
PDFs: exercises on recorder and material form our musical history study
1/11 - 1/15
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History/Appreciation: Mid-Term Test PreparationObjective: students will choose a composer that we have covered in class, they will choose a composition and discuss its sound, instrumentation, the pulse of the piece, the mood it creates, and when it was written.
Music Theory: Recorder
Objective: we will do a quick refresher on “Play Recorder Series” Lessons
Video: how to present exam
PDFs: materials and recorder exercises to be completed
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History/Appreciation: Mid-Term Test PreparationObjective: students will choose a composer that we have covered in class, they will choose a composition and discuss its sound, instrumentation, the pulse of the piece, the mood it creates, and when it was written.
Music Theory: Recorder
Objective: we will do a quick refresher on “Play Recorder Series” Lessons
Video: how to present exam
PDFs: materials and recorder exercises to be completed
11/30 - 12/4
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: unit quizzes will be reviewed in order to prepare for exam now scheduled for Dec. 10th.
Music Theory: Recorder
Objective: we will do a quick refresher in order to prepare for Christmas Recorder assignments over the holiday break. We will use “Play Recorder Series” Lessons 1 and 2
Please Note: Allegro, Moderato, and Andante tempo markings will be reviewed and explained
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: unit quizzes will be reviewed in order to prepare for exam now scheduled for Dec. 10th.
Music Theory: Recorder
Objective: we will do a quick refresher in order to prepare for Christmas Recorder assignments over the holiday break. We will use “Play Recorder Series” Lessons 1 and 2
Please Note: Allegro, Moderato, and Andante tempo markings will be reviewed and explained
11/16 - 11/20
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
The Music of Giuseppe Verdi and Johannes Brahms
Objective: Students will finish their study of the Romantic Era by listening to the works of Verdi and Brahms; we will prepare for exam first week of December
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
The Music of Giuseppe Verdi and Johannes Brahms
Objective: Students will finish their study of the Romantic Era by listening to the works of Verdi and Brahms; we will prepare for exam first week of December
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
11/9 - 11/13
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
The Music of Franz Schubert
Objective: students will hear the music of Franz Schubert including one piano sonata in D and his classic, “Ave Maria”
Review Quizzes and Unit Exam in order to prepare students for up-coming exam
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
The Music of Franz Schubert
Objective: students will hear the music of Franz Schubert including one piano sonata in D and his classic, “Ave Maria”
Review Quizzes and Unit Exam in order to prepare students for up-coming exam
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
11/2 - 11/6
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will hear the music of Beethoven, “Moonlight Sonata No. 14,” and the compositions of Austrian born, Franz Schubert. Students will understand two main points: these compositions were being influenced by wars taking place at the same time, and with the rise of the industrial revolution, the new middle class craved exposure to the arts, i.e. music and theater.
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will hear the music of Beethoven, “Moonlight Sonata No. 14,” and the compositions of Austrian born, Franz Schubert. Students will understand two main points: these compositions were being influenced by wars taking place at the same time, and with the rise of the industrial revolution, the new middle class craved exposure to the arts, i.e. music and theater.
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will hear the music of Beethoven, “Moonlight Sonata No. 14,” and the compositions of Austrian born, Franz Schubert. Students will understand two main points: these compositions were being influenced by wars taking place at the same time, and with the rise of the industrial revolution, the new middle class craved exposure to the arts, i.e. music and theater.
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will hear the music of Beethoven, “Moonlight Sonata No. 14,” and the compositions of Austrian born, Franz Schubert. Students will understand two main points: these compositions were being influenced by wars taking place at the same time, and with the rise of the industrial revolution, the new middle class craved exposure to the arts, i.e. music and theater.
Christmas: “Feliz Navidad” and “Joy to the World”
10/26 - 10/30
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will be exposed to the Romantic Era in Classical music covering the period from 1825-1900; this period begins with Beethoven.
Homework: Study Quizzes 1,3,4,5, to be prepared by next week
Video: Christmas songs
1. Feliz Navidad
2. Joy to the World (3)
PDFs: lyrics to above songs
Homework: memorize the Christmas material
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will be exposed to the Romantic Era in Classical music covering the period from 1825-1900; this period begins with Beethoven.
Homework: Study Quizzes 1,3,4,5, to be prepared by next week
Video: Christmas songs
1. Feliz Navidad
2. Joy to the World (3)
PDFs: lyrics to above songs
Homework: memorize the Christmas material
10/19 - 10/23
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will be exposed to the Romantic Era in Classical music covering the period from 1825-1900; this period begins with Beethoven.
Homework: Study Quizzes 1,3,4,5, to be prepared by next week
Video: Christmas songs
1. Feliz Navidad
2. Joy to the World (3)
PDFs: lyrics to above songs
Homework: memorize the Christmas material
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Romantic Era”
Objective: students will be exposed to the Romantic Era in Classical music covering the period from 1825-1900; this period begins with Beethoven.
Homework: Study Quizzes 1,3,4,5, to be prepared by next week
Video: Christmas songs
1. Feliz Navidad
2. Joy to the World (3)
PDFs: lyrics to above songs
Homework: memorize the Christmas material
10/12 - 10/16
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Classical Period”
Exam: Mozart and Haydn
Objective: students will be tested in order to determine mastery of content presented
Video: Christmas songs
1. Feliz Navidad
2. Joy to the World (3)
PDFs: lyrics to above songs
Homework: memorize the Christmas material
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Classical Period”
Exam: Mozart and Haydn
Objective: students will be tested in order to determine mastery of content presented
Video: Christmas songs
1. Feliz Navidad
2. Joy to the World (3)
PDFs: lyrics to above songs
Homework: memorize the Christmas material
10/5 - 10/9
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Classical Period”
Discussion of Quizzes/Prep for next exam
Mozart and Haydn
Objective: we will review the material in the completed quizzes in order to prepare students for our next exam on 10/15/2020
Google Classroom: The Recorder
Video: The Note E
The exercise “Homework Blues”
PDFs: chart on the “Homework Blues”
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Classical Period”
Discussion of Quizzes/Prep for next exam
Mozart and Haydn
Objective: we will review the material in the completed quizzes in order to prepare students for our next exam on 10/15/2020
Google Classroom: The Recorder
Video: The Note E
The exercise “Homework Blues”
PDFs: chart on the “Homework Blues”
9/28 - 10/2
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Classical Period”
Objective: students will be exposed to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn
Google Classroom: The Recorder Video: The Note E The exercise “Homework Blues”
PDFs: chart on the “Homework Blues”
Homework: Create a video playing “Homework Blues”
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Classical Period”
Objective: students will be exposed to the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn
Google Classroom: The Recorder Video: The Note E The exercise “Homework Blues”
PDFs: chart on the “Homework Blues”
Homework: Create a video playing “Homework Blues”
9/21 - 9/25
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Baroque Period” Unit Exam
Objective: students will be tested in order to determine mastery of content
Google Classroom: The Recorder
Video: MFR 3/4 Time and Eighth Notes
PDFs: pages 16-17 MFR
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Baroque Period” Unit Exam
Objective: students will be tested in order to determine mastery of content
Google Classroom: The Recorder
Video: MFR 3/4 Time and Eighth Notes
PDFs: pages 16-17 MFR
9/14 - 9/18
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Baroque Period”
Test Prep
Objective: prepare students for up-coming exam scheduled for 9-24-2020 during our Zoom session by reviewing selected content to be examined.
Video: Content
PDFs: Study guide
8:20 - Zoom Session
Music History: “Five Minutes of Music History” by Dr. Rick Weymuth
“The Baroque Period”
Test Prep
Objective: prepare students for up-coming exam scheduled for 9-24-2020 during our Zoom session by reviewing selected content to be examined.
Video: Content
PDFs: Study guide
9/8 - 9/11
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Text: “My First Recorder by Ben Parker
Lesson: 3 Recorder
The Notes G and F
Objective: students will master the G and the F on the recorder
“The Baroque Era 1600-1750
Objective: Students will also hear a few selections from Handel and Vivaldi
PDFs and Video to be downloaded
Homework: create a video playing “Tired Little Daisy” and “My New Kitten”
8:20 - Zoom Session
Text: “My First Recorder by Ben Parker
Lesson: 3 Recorder
The Notes G and F
Objective: students will master the G and the F on the recorder
“The Baroque Era 1600-1750
Objective: Students will also hear a few selections from Handel and Vivaldi
PDFs and Video to be downloaded
Homework: create a video playing “Tired Little Daisy” and “My New Kitten”
8/31 - 9/4
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Lesson 2: Staff Line and Recorder Note Memorization The Music of J.S. Bach
Objective: students will learn the staff line and be able to sight the notes while playing at the same time. Students will also hear a few selections from J.S. Bach as we study “The Baroque Era" 1600-1750
Google Classroom: PDFs and Video to be downloaded
Homework: Bach write-ups due on 9/10
8:20 - Zoom Session
Lesson 2: Staff Line and Recorder Note Memorization The Music of J.S. Bach
Objective: students will learn the staff line and be able to sight the notes while playing at the same time. Students will also hear a few selections from J.S. Bach as we study “The Baroque Era" 1600-1750
Google Classroom: PDFs and Video to be downloaded
Homework: Bach write-ups due on 9/10
8/24 - 8/28
THURSDAY
8:20 - Zoom Session
Take attendance and rules
Lesson 1: Introduction to Theory and Recorder
Homework: download worksheets and memorize notes on the recorder “C” scale
Objective: students will begin their study of the recorder and early music theory. They will also be directed to Google Classroom in order to retrieve their assignments and further directions.
Homework: download worksheets and memorize notes on the recorder “C” scale
8:20 - Zoom Session
Take attendance and rules
Lesson 1: Introduction to Theory and Recorder
Homework: download worksheets and memorize notes on the recorder “C” scale
Objective: students will begin their study of the recorder and early music theory. They will also be directed to Google Classroom in order to retrieve their assignments and further directions.
Homework: download worksheets and memorize notes on the recorder “C” scale
