All 6th grade students take Music everyday for approximately six weeks as part of the Unified Arts rotation.  6th Grade Music emphasizes music reading, writing, performing, listening, and historical or cultural significance.  Core concepts included in this course are: rhythm and meter, key signatures and modes, and expressive elements of music.  Students are engaged in the three artistic processes: creating, performing, and responding to music throughout the six-week session.  Grading is based on class participation, assignments, projects, and quizzes.

Classroom Activities:                     

• Classroom discussions
• Written quizzes
• Student compositions
• Listening and responding to musical examples
• Sight-reading new music
• Analyzing written music               

Assessment:         

• Participation / Level of Involvement
• Preparedness
• Application of concepts in completion of musical assignments
• Quizzes
• Explaining musical concepts in student’s own words
• Self and Peer assessment