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7th Grade General Music Syllabus
Irene N. Smith
Unit 1: The Human Voice
• Vocal techniques: diction, tone, phrasing, styles, form, breath support, projection, texture, rhythm, cultures and dance
Unit 2: Elements of Musical Scores
• Rhythm, Time Signatures, Note Values, Notes of the Treble Clef and Bass Clef
• Additional musical score symbols
• Students will be able to distinguish major from minor
• Write a musical story in musical code
Unit 3: History of Music through the Decades of the 20th Century
• Small cooperative group project researching a decade/era with the use of books, reference material and technology
• Research the musicians, musical styles, most popular songs, events of the decade or era, cost of living, historical connections, famous events, and miscellaneous trivia
• Recognize musical forms in the historical musical time periods
• Present to the class with visuals, music examples and a written report
Unit 4: Instrument Unit
• Study the bells, keyboard and baritone ukulele
• Listen to music or examine scores to describe the elements of music from various selections
• Be able to play I, IV and V7 chords and create simple bell melodies while accompanying on the ukulele. Create music using technology.
• Perform alone, in small groups and as a total ensemble
• Demonstrate proper audience etiquette under all circumstances
Unit 5: Creativity in Music
• Using the bells, ukulele, and technology students will create a musical composition and accompany the bell melody on the ukulele using I, IV and V7 chords.
Unit 6: Study of the musical
• Students will watch a video of the musical, Oliver
• They will answer questions to a study guide and relate the plot, characters and setting to a book or novel.

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