General Music is the study of music appreciation, theory, history, and performance. Subject matter will include: playing on instruments, alone and with others, improvise melodies, compose and arrange music in a variety of ways, read and notate music, listen, analyze and describe music, evaluate music and musical performances, make connections between music, other arts and other subjects, understand music as it relates to history, and sing alone and with others, many different kinds of songs.

Expectations and Goals

All general music students will be expected to:

Respect each other, the teacher, the classroom, music and equipment
Positively participate in classroom activities
Be on time and prepared for class
Work to the best of your ability

Grading Scale

A-90%-100%

B-80%-89%

C-70%-79%

D-60%-69%

F-59% or Below

Course Materials

Required Materials

Folder –pockets on the sides/prongs in the center
Paper
Pencil

Optional Materials

Kleenex is always needed.

8^th Grade

Week One: Fundamental Review Week Six: Classical

Week Two: Woodwind, Brass Week Seven: Romantic, Impressionist

Week Three: Percussion, Guitars and fretted instruments Week Eight: Blues, Rock, Reggae, Country

Week Four: Keyboard Family, Vocal Week Nine: Form

Week Five: Baroque

Parent/Guardian communication

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child or the class, please feel free to call me during school hours at 606-862-4745 or email me at joanna.sizemore@laurel.kyschools.us