4th grade homework week of 06/03/13: class date 06/04/13: Practice ALL of Boog-E for next week, Tuesday, June 11,2013.
5th grade homework week of 05/27/13: class date 05/30/13: Group A: Melancholy Melody- Practice Soprano 1 part. Extra practice on measures 9-12 for next Thursday, June 6, 2013. Group B: Playful Harmony-practice soprano 1 part for playing test next week Thursday, June 6, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 05/27/13: class date 05/30/13: Page 8: Our First Duet-practice line 5 for playing test next Thursday, June 6, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 05/27/13: class date 05/28/13: Boog-E- practice letter C-4 measures for playing test next Tuesday, June 4, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 05/20/13: class date 05/23/13: Group A: Melancholy Melody- practice ALL of the Alto part for playing test next Thursday, May 30, 2013. Group B: Playful Harmony- Practice ALL of the Alto part for playing test next Thursday, May 30, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 05/20/13: class date 05/23/13: Page 8: practice line 3-notes move by skip. Practice Lullaby p. 8 for playing test next Thursday, May, 30,2013.
6th grade homework week of 05/20/13: class date 05/21/13: Study for written music test on percussion instruments and rhythms and the terms, percussion instrument, un-pitched percussion and pitched percussion. Test will be on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 05/20/13: class date 05/21/13: Boog-E- practice from Letter A through the 1st ending. Playing test on some part of this section, Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
8th grade homework week of 05/14/13: class date 05/14/13: REMINDER: Presentation on a film composer is due next Tuesday, May 21, 2013. See details below.
6th grade homework week of 05/13/13: class date 05/14/13: Reminder: Your percussion project is due next Tuesday, May 21st. Test on Percussion Instruments and rhythms: May 28, 2013. Study notes and review for this test. TEST: May 28, 2013
4th grade homework week of 05/13/13: class date 05/14/13: Practice ALL of Yankee Doodle, MEMORIZE for performance on Friday, May 17th. Bring your recorder to school on Friday, May 17, 2013 for Grandparent/Special Friend Day Performance.
8th grade homework week of 05/06/13: class date 05/07/13: PRESENTATION: Choose a film composer for this presentation. Give the name of a main movie and the director that this composer has worked with on it. The presentation should include: Names of other important movies that this composer has composed music for, basic facts about the composer, date of birth, the span of time the composer has been composing film music, Awards nominated for or won and other directors they have worked with. You may do this presentation with a partner or on your own. DO NOT WRITE OUT AS A REPORT! Presentations are DUE: Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 05/06/13: class date 05/07/13: Yankee Doodle- extra practice on measures 2, 23, and 24. Practice these measures many times until you know the notes. Then practice entire song. MEMORIZE the song for next class, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 04/29/13: class date 05/02/13: Group A: Triplin' Along-practice ALL 3 parts for next week, Thursday, May 9, 2013. Group B: Triple Melody- practice ALL 3 parts for next week Thursday, May 9, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 04/29/13: class date 05/02/13: Practice page 7- French Song and Merrily We Roll Along- MEMORIZE for next week, Thursday, May 9, 2013.
6th grade homework week of 04/29/13: class date 04/25/13: Reminder about percussion instrument project. The details are below and it is due on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 04/29/13: class date 04/25/13: Yankee Doodle- practice ALL for next Tuesday, May 7th. Work on MEMORIZING the song for Grandparent/Special Friends day.
5th grade homework week of 04/22/13: class date 04/25/13: GROUP A: Triplin' Melody- practice ALL of soprano 2 part for playing test next Thursday, May 2, 2013. Review Soprano 1 part and Alto part. GROUP B: Triple Melody-Soprano 2 part- practice ALL for playing test next Thursday, May 2, 2013. Review the Alto and Soprano 1 also.
3rd grade homework week of 04/22/13: class date 04/25/13: Page 7: Merrily We Roll Along- practice ALL for playing test next Thursday, May 2, 2013. Also review French Song.
6th grade homework week of 04/22/13: class date 04/23/13: 6th grade Percussion Project
Assigned: April
23, 2013
Create, present and play a percussion instrument:
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Students will use
household items or things from nature to create a percussion instrument.
Students will bring in their percussion instrument to present to the class,
explain the materials they used, how they put it together and play it.
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Students will be able to play a short rhythm pattern
on it which they have written.
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Students will
turn in a paper with the list of items used to make it and details on how they
put it together and the written rhythm.
The paper should look like a recipe: the items listed exactly including
any tools needed, glue or other adhesive used, measurements and the details on
how to construct it should be step by step.
There should be enough detail for another person to be able to follow it
and create the same instrument.
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Some suggested
materials they can use: buckets,
cardboard containers, wood, fabrics, sticks, plastic bottles etc. These materials should be covered, painted or
changed in some way so they no longer look like the original thing.
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This percussion
instrument should be creative, show that the student has researched various
percussion instruments and they should create a name for the instrument.
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The student will
present the instrument and all the details to the class. They will also play the written rhythm they
have created on the instrument.
The instrument along with the written
description, materials and detailed instructions on how to create it is Due:
Tuesday, May 21st.
They must have all of this for class on this date.
7th grade homework week of 04/15/13: class date 04/18/13: Class presentation- The Sounds of Soul- Students were given a typed page with detailed requirements for this presentation. There are several musicians and groups from the DVD on this music era which are watching in class. Students are to choose someone from the list to research and make a presentation board and note cards for. The details are on the handout I gave out in class today. This presentation which is a large part of their 4th quarter grade is DUE: Thursday, May 16, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 04/15/13: class date 04/18/13: Group A: Triplin' Along- practice ALL of Soprano 1 part for playing test next Thursday, April 25, 2013. Also practice ALL of the Alto part. Group B: Triple Melody- practice ALL of the soprano 1 part for playing test next Thursday, April 25, 2013. Also, REVIEW-PRACTICE, the alto part.
3rd grade homework week of 04/15/13: class date 04/18/13: Page 7: Challenge Line- practice playing faster for playing test next Thursday, April 25,2013. Also, review French Song on page 7-PRACTICE!!!!
4th grade homework week of 04/15/13: class date 04/16/13: Yankee Doodle Practice measures 17-24 for playing test. Review and practice measures 9-16 to play at fast tempo. Also be able to play from low D up to high D- low D, E, F#, G, A, B, C, high D. Playing test on Tuesday April, 23, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 04/08/13: class date 04/11/13: Group A: Triplin' Along-practice lines 3 & 4, measures 9-16 for playing test next Thursday, April 18, 2013. Group B: Triple Melody-Review all of the Alto part. Practice line 1 of the Soprano 1 part for playing test next Thursday, April 18, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 04/08/13: class date 04/11/13: Page 7 French Song-practice all of the song for playing test next Thursday, April 18, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 04/08/13: class date 04/09/13: Yankee Doodle-practice measures 9-16 to play faster. Practice measures 17-21 for playing test next Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 04/01/13: class date 04/04/13: Group A: Triplin' Along- practice ALL measures 1-16 of the ALTO part for playing test next Thursday, April 11, 2013. Group B: Triple Melody- practice ALL measures 1-16 of the ALTO part for playing test next Thursday, April 11, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 04/01/13: class date 04/04/13: Page 7 Rhythm chart 2 line 4- Write with a pencil the pitch (note) B, A or G over each quarter note to create a melody. Due Thursday, April 11, 2013
8th grade homework week of 04/01/13: class date 04/02/13: Choose a movie that you have recently watched. Give the name of the movie, the name of the director and the name of the composer who wrote the music. Find a scene WITH music- watch it the first time with NO sound and write a description of the scene. Watch the same scene again with the sound and describe how the music made you feel about the scene. Assignment Due: April 16, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 04/01/13: class date 04/02/13: Yankee Doodle-practice measures 9-16 for playing test next Tuesday, April 9th.
5th grade homework week of 03/25/13: class date 03/28/13: Group A: Know how to play Low F, G, A, B, C and E(4th space) on the alto recorder without looking at the fingering chart. Due: Thursday April 4, 2013. Group B: Know how to play A, B, C and D on the alto recorder without looking at the fingering chart. Due: Thursday, April 4, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 03/25/13: class date 03/28/13: Review Hot Cross Buns on page 6.
6th grade homework week of 3/25/13: class date 3/26/13: Write a 4 measure rhythm in 4/4 time to perform on a drum or maraca. Include the rhythm pattern dotted eighth sixteenth note = 1 beat, quarter note = 1 beat, paired eighth notes = 1 beat and quarter rests = 1 beat of silence. Due Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 3/25/13: class date 3/26/13: Page 19: New Note E- practice line 2 E and G. Page 21: New Note low D-practice line 1 E and D. Be able to play new notes E and low D next Tuesday, April 2.
4th grade homework week of 3/18/13: class date 3/19/13: Practice all of German Waltz on page 13. Be sure to spend extra time practicing line 3 and 4 as we did today in class. Know how to play correctly for next Tuesday, March 26, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 03/11/13: class date 03/14/13: Study for written music test on Beethoven facts, Symphony No. 9, the recorder fingerings for the notes high D, C, B, A, G, F#, E and low D, musical terms- dynamics, tempo, key signature, time signature and kinds of notes, quarter, dotted quarter, eighth, half and paired eighth. Written Test: Thursday March 21, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 03/11/13: class date 03/14/13: Both classes: Page 6, line 3-BAG, practice for playing test next Thursday March 21, 2013.
6th grade homework week of 03/11/13: class date 03/12/13: Mingolello's class: Research ONE percussion instrument presented in class today. Write about its origin (when and where it began), how it is made and if it has changed over time and if it is pitched or un-pitched. Include a picture of the instrument. Will present to class. Due: Tuesday, March 19th. Casey's class: If you did not complete this assignment for today, it must be completed by next week, Tuesday March 19th. You will be presenting the information to the class.
4th grade homework week of 03/11/13: class date 03/12/13: The fourth grade playing test scheduled for today has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, March 19th. The fourth grade was on a field trip and did not attend music class.
5th grade homework week of 03/04/13: Class date 03/07/13: Group A: Symphony No. 9-Harmony part, line 2. Practice and know how to play for next Thursday, March 14, 2013. Group B: No homework- however, please make sure you have all the notes I gave on Beethoven in your MUSIC FOLDER for next week, March 14,2013.
3rd grade homework week of 03/04/13: class date 03/07/13: Feudo's class: Page 5- line 5 A and B. Practice for playing test next week, Thursday, March 14, 2013. Barrett's class: Page 5-Rhythm chart, line 4- use a pencil to write the pitch B, A or G over each quarter note to create a melody. You must be able to play it. Due: Thursday, March 14, 2013.
6th grade homework week of 03/04/13: class date 03/05/13: Casey's class: Research one percussion instrument presented in class today. Write about is origin, (when it was first made and why) how it was made and if that has changed or stayed the same and if it pitched or un-pitched. Include a picture of the instrument. You will present this information to the class. Due Date: Tuesday, March 19th. Mingolello's class: No homework this week.
4th grade homework week of 3/04/13: class date 03/05/13: Page 13-German Waltz- practice ALL for playing test next Tuesday, March 12th.
5th grade homework week of 2/25/13; class date 2/28/13: Group A: Practice the first line of the Harmony Part for Symphony No. 9 for a playing test. Group B: Practice all of Symphony No. 9 on page 28. Make sure you know how to play line 3 of the song correctly. Playing test next week. Playing tests for both groups: Thursday, March 7, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 2/25/13: class date 2/28/13: Feudo's class: P. 5-Rhythm chart 1- line 4. Write the note B, A or G over each quarter note in line 4 to create your own melody. Be able to play it on the recorder. Also practice page 4-line 4 all 3 notes. Barrett's class: practice page 4-line 4- All 3 Notes. Be able to play well on the recorder. Due Thursday, March 7, 2013.
8th grade Reminder: 2/26/13: You will be having your music test next week on Tuesday, March 5th. Your music folder will also be graded next week. Be prepared for your music test.
4th grade homework week of 2/25/13: class date 2/26/13: page 13, Rhythm chart 3, line 3. Write a note name for each note in the rhythm on line 3. Use the notes G, A, B, C and D. Make sure to use each note at least one time. Be able to play your melody. Assignment Due: Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
7th grade homework week of 02/04/13: class date 2/07/13: Study for music test on the Beatles next Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 02/04/13: class date 2/07/13: GROUP A: Symphony No. 9-Harmony Part- measures 1-8 ( 1st line) playing test next week, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. GROUP B: Symphony NO. 9- p. 28 lines 3 and 4- playing test next Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.
3rd grade homework week of 02/04/13: class date 2/07/13: Page 4 recorder book, practice lines 1, 2 and 3. The notes B, A and G. Know how to play for next Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013
8th grade homework week of 2/04/13: class date 2/05/13: Study for music test. Music folders will be checked and graded next week. Test and folder check on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 2/04/13: class date 2/05/13: Page 12-French Tune - practice ALL for playing test next Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.
8th grade homework week of 1/28/13: class date 1/29/13: BLUE GROUP ONLY: Look up and answer the following questions: 1. What is a Symphony? 2. What is a Sonata? 3. Toccata and Fugue in d minor by Bach- When was it composed? What does toccata and fugue mean? Due: Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
6th grade homework week of 1/28/13: class date 1/29/13: Create a new 4 measure rhythm chant in 2/4 time for the drum color you are assigned. You must use the color name in your chant. The rhythm must match with the syllables in the words. Due: Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
4th grade homework week of 1/28/13: class date 1/29/13: Practice and play correctly the pitches in this order up and down: GABCDCBAG. Playing test on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
5th grade homework week of 1/21/13: class date 1/24/13: Group A: Symphony No. 9 on page 28-playing test line 3 on Thursday, 1/31/13. Group B: Symphony No. 9 on page 28, playing test on line 1 and 2 Thursday, 1/31/13.
3rd grade homework week of 1/21/13: class date 1/24/13: Practice tonguing quarter note B's. Blow gently and softly. Use the Left Hand to cover the correct holes. Be able to play B's correctly on Thursday, 1/31/13.
4th grade homework week of 1/21/13: class date 1/22/13: Practice Conga Bells from letter B and D on line 3 to the end. Playing test for Mrs. Battaglia's class on Tuesday 1/29/13. Mrs. Hawkins class practice this section of the song also. Be able to play correctly on Tuesday 1/29/13.
6th grade homework week of 1/21/13: class date 1/22/13: Mrs. Casey's Class: Write a 6 measure rhythm in 2/4 time. Use the ti ta ti rhythm at least one time and the grouped 4 sixteenth notes two times in the rhythm. Write the rhythm syllables under the notes: ex. ta for quarter note, titi for paired eighth notes, tiritiri for the 4 sixteenth notes etc. Assignment due: Tuesday 1/29/13.
5th grade homework week of 1/14/13: class date 1/17/13: GROUP A- P. 28- Symphony No. 9-line 1 and 2 practice for playing test next week: Thursday January 24, 2013. GROUP B- Study information on Beethoven for next Thursday January 24, 2013.
6th grade homework week of 1/14/13: class date 1/15/13: Write a 4 measure rhythm in 2/4 time. One measure must have the syncopated rhythm eighth quarter eighth note (ti-ta-ti) and you must use the rhythm of 4 sixteenth notes grouped together one time in any measure. Also write the rhythm syllables under each note as I did in the example. Assignment Due: Tuesday, 1/22/13 for all 6th grade.
4th grade homework week of 1/14/13: class date 1/15/13: Correct all wrong answers on your test in RED pen or RED pencil. Do not erase the original answers. Write the correct answers next to them. Practice Conga Bells starting on line 3 at letters B and D to the end. Playing test next Tuesday, 1/22/13.
3rd grade homework week of 1/7/13: class date 1/10/13: Memorize the letter names of the lines and spaces on the musical staff. Memorize the sentence for the letter names of the lines and the word for the spaces. Students will take a quiz on this information on Thursday, 1/17/13.
7th grade homework week of 12/31/12: class date 1/3/13: Choose one of the 4 members of the Beatles: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison or John Lennon. Research the member you choose: Write a one page paper-include birth/death (if applies) dates, where they were born. Include background information, their contributions to the group. Also include information on their music careers after the Beatles. Include information on songs/albums of the Beatles as well as other songs/albums after the Beatles.
5th grade homework week of 12/3/12: class date 12/6/12: Group B- practice line 2 of Jingle Bells.
Group A & B Study for written music test. Test will cover: recorder fingerings for notes, high D, C, B, A, G, F#, E and low D and being able to write these notes on the musical staff. Know the definitions for tempo and dynamics, know what mf and p stand for and what they mean. Know the kinds of notes we have been playing in Michael Row the boat- quarter, dotted quarter, half, whole and eighth note and how beats they receive in 4/4 time. Know how to identify the key signature, time signature and incomplete measure for this song. Written Test: Thursday, December 13, 2012.
8th grade homework week of 12/3/12: class date 12/4/12: Reminder- Composer Presentations are due on Tuesday, 12/11/12. Be prepared to present your information. See below for details on this presentation. They are listed in last weeks homework when I assigned this.
6th grade homework week of 12/3/12: class date 12/4/12: All 6th grade students will take a written music test next week. It will cover: Soprano recorder fingerings for the notes, F#, G, A, B, C, and D and ALTO fingerings (only for students with alto recorders) for the notes, low G, B, C, D, E and high G. It will also cover note values in 6/8 time for dotted quarter note, eighth note, quarter note and also dotted quarter rest. Students will also have to identify the time signature and KEY signature in a song. They will also need to know the meaning of D.C. al Fine- including what the letter D.C. stand for. TEST: Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 12/3/12: class date 12/4/12: All 4th grade students will take a written music test next week. It will cover musical terms-dynamics, tempo, fingerings on the recorder for the notes G, A, B, C and D. It will also cover notes that move by step, skip and stay the same, and identifying the treble clef, time signature and the repeat sign. Students will also have to write the letter names for notes that are written on the musical staff. TEST: Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
5th grade homework week of 11/26/12: class date 11/29/12- GROUP A- Practice all of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Playing test next Thursday 12/6/12. GROUP B- Practice the 1st line of Jingle Bells. Playing test next Thursday 12/6/12.
8th grade homework week of 11/26/12: class date 11/27/12: Composer presentations: Choose a composer from the Baroque Period 1600-1750 or Classical Period 1750-1820. Include the following information: Characteristics of the music during the time period you chose for the composer. Name, date of birth/death, where they were born, who influenced them and name specific works they composed and facts about the works. Also include one musical example. Due: Tuesday, December 11, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 11/26/12: class date 11/27/12: Conga Bells: practice starting on line 3, measure 1 through the first measure on line 4. Playing test next week: Tuesday 12/4/12.
6th grade homework week of 11/19/12: class date 11/20/12: Mr. Mingolello's class practice your assigned part on Tootlin' Each student was assigned either the soprano 1, soprano 2 or alto recorder part to this song. This is the assigned part to learn for next week. Tuesday, 11/27/12.
4th grade homework week of 11/19/12: class date 11/20/12: Conga Bells: practice lines 1 and 2 for next class. Know how to play them. Due: Tuesday, 11/27/12.
5th grade homework week of 11/12/12: class date 11/15/12: Group A- Practice measures 1-8 of We Wish you a Merry Christmas for playing test. Playing test on Thursday: 11/29/12. Group B- Practice ALL of Michael Row the Boat on page 28. Know how to play the entire song for Thursday, 11/29/12.
6th grade homework week of 11/12/12: class date 11/13/12: Casey's class: practice your assigned part on Tootlin'. You were assigned either Soprano 1, Soprano 2 or alto part. Each group will play separately next week for a grade. Small group playing test: Tuesday, 11/20/12.
4th grade homework week of 11/12/12: class date 11/13/12: Practice page 9- line 2 C and B. Know how to play for next class: Tuesday, 11/20/12.
7th grade homework Reminder from week of 10/22/12: Class date 10/25/12- The crossword puzzle on Bob Dylan is due this Thursday, November 15th. The report on a folk singer or folk group is also due this Thursday, November 15, 2012. Look below for details on this assignment.
5th grade homework week of 10/22/12: Class date 10/25/12: Group A- page 28- Practice ALL of Michael Row the Boat Ashore. Group B- page 28- Practice measures 1-8 of Michael Row the Boat Ashore. Be able to play correctly by Thursday, November 1, 2012.
7th grade homework week of 10/22/12: Class date 10/25/12: Complete crossword puzzle on Bob Dylan. Research a folk singer or folk group from the 1960’s. Students will find information on another folk singer or folk group from the 60’s. Write in full sentences- Name of singer or group, date of birth and death, if applies, historical information on their life, music and any important facts you discover about them. The type of music they sang and title of 2 well-known songs they are famous for from that era. Due Thursday, November 8, 2012.
6th grade homework week of 10/22/12: Class date 10/23/12: Tootlin'- Students with Alto recorders-practice measures 1-8 of the Alto part. All other students with soprano recorders practice ALL of the Soprano 1 and 2 part. Know how to play for next class: Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 10/22/12: Class date 10/23/12: Hawkins class: Page 8: Our First Duet-practice line 5 and 5A for playing test next week. Playing test on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Battaglia's class: Page 8: Our First Duet- practice line 5A for playing test next week. Playing test on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
8th grade homework week of 10/15/12: Class date 10/16/12: Both Groups: study for written music test. Test will include ALL information on the Ancient Egypt Vocabulary sheet, the key signatures, G major, D major, F major, B flat major and C major.
6th grade homework week of 10/15/12: Class date 10/16/12: Casey's class: Tootlin'- Soprano 2 part-measures 9-16, know how to play for next week, Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Mingolello's class: Tootlin' Soprano 2 part- ALL- practice measures 1-16 and know how to play for next week, Tuesday, October 23, 2012.
5th grade homework week of 10/08/12: Class date 10/11/12: Group A- Practice the 2nd half of the song Michael Row the Boat on page 28. Playing test on the last line starting on the notes above the word sister to the end of the song. Playing test: Thursday, October 25, 2012 (No class on 10/18/12)
7th grade homework week of 10/1/23: Class date 10/4/12: Written music test. Study information on Al Hirt and Irving Berlin. There will be multiple choice, fill in the blank and a paragraph on Al Hirt writing about the year he was born, the name of his agent, the instrument he played and where he played in Las Vegas. Test is on Thursday October 11, 2012.
5th grade homework week of 10/1/12: Class date 10/4/12: Group A: Practice again Michael Row the Boat on page 28 from the beginning to to the half note D in measure 8, 2nd line. Practice until you can play the notes and the rhythms correctly. Group B: Practice again Michael Row the Boat on page 28 from the beginning to the half note A at the beginning of measure 4. Practice until you can play the notes and the rhythms correctly. Due on Thursday, October 11, 2012
8th grade homework week of 10/1/23: Class date 10/2/12-BLUE GROUP ONLY- Answer the discussion questions on the back of the Ancient Egypt worksheet we did in class. Write answers in full sentences and explain why you chose the answers. DO NOT just give one word answers to the questions. Assignment Due: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. (NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED) RED GROUP-NO HOMEWORK.
6th grade homework week of 10/1/12: Class date 10/2/12- Practice measures 9-16 of Soprano 1 part and measures 1-8 of Soprano 2 part. Each student will be able to play any 4 measures of this assignment for a playing test. Playing Test is Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 (NO School on Oct. 9th.)
4th grade homework week of 10/1/12: Class date 10/2/12- Hawkins class-Practice Lullaby p. 8 by students who where asked to re-do playing test. Playing test is Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 (NO School on Oct. 9th) Battaglia's class- Playing test on line 5-Our First Duet on Page 8. Playing test is Tuesday, October. 16, 2012.
7th grade homework week of 9/24/12: Class date 9/27/23: NO NEW HOMEWORK- If you did not hand in the assignment on a famous trumpet player see the information below for week of 9/17/12. It must be handed in tomorrow, Friday Sept. 28th or you will receive a zero.
5th grade homework week of 9/24/12: Class date 9/27/12: Group A: Practice Michael, Row the Boat, page 28 from the beginning to the half note D in measure 8, 2nd line. Group B: Practice Michael Row the Boat, page 28 from the beginning to the half note A at the beginning of measure 4. Playing Test BOTH groups, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012.
8th grade homework week of 9/24/12: Class date 9/25/12:No new homework. If you did not do the assignment on key signatures it needs to be handed in on Thursday, 9/27/12.
6th grade homework week of 9/24/12: Class date 9/25/12: Review measures 1-8 of Tootlin'. If you did not take your playing test on Tuesday you will take it next Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 9/24/12: Class date 9/25/12: Practice on page 8-Lullaby for playing test next Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.
7th grade homework week of 9/17/12: Class date: 9/20/12: 1. Complete crossword puzzle on Al Hirt. 2. Research a famous trumpet player. Write the following information in complete sentences: Name, date of birth, death (if applies) and place where they were born. Discuss one musical example played by this trumpet player. Describe the style of music, classical, jazz, swing, etc.
5th grade homework week of 9/17/12: Class date: 9/20/12: Know what the key signature is for the song Michael, Row the Boat Ashore on page 28 of recorder book. Know the names of the notes that are played sharp in this key. Due: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012
8th grade homework week of 9/17/12: Class date 9/18/12: RED & BLUE GROUP: For the major keys, G major and D major, write in your music folder the notes that are played #-sharp. For the major key, F major and B flat major, write in your music folder the notes that are played flat. RED GROUP ONLY: Ancient Egypt:: On a separate sheet of paper answer the discussion questions found on the back of the worksheet. Write answers in full sentences and include why you made your choices.
6th grade homework week of 9/17/12: Class date 9/18/12: Practice measures 1-8 of Tootlin'. Playing test: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 9/17/12: Class date 9/18/12: Page 8 in recorder book, 3 lines for smooth fingers, practice lines 1, 2 and 3 for playing test next week. Playing Test: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.
7th grade homework week of 9/10/12: Class date 9/13/12: 1. Complete the Irving Berlin word search. 2. Write 2 paragraphs summarizing the life and music of Irving Berlin. Choose an event in his life that is interesting and explain why. Choose a song or two and write why they are important and why you chose them. DO NOT copy the information directly from the hand out. Write in your own words. Assignments Due Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012.
5th grade homework week of 9/10/12: Class date 9/13/12: Practice page 27, lines 2, 3 and 4 in recorder book. Remember how to count the dotted quarter eighth note rhythm. Assignment Due: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012.
6th grade homework week of 9/10/12: Class date 9/11/12: Practice measures 1-4 of Tootlin- Soprano I part. WRITTEN QUIZ- on vocabulary- beat, rhythm, time signature, measure, bar line and double bar line. Quiz on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Be able to play measures 1-4 on Sept. 18, 2012.
5th grade homework week of 9/4/12: Class day 9/6/12: Bring recorder or recorders and your music folder with paper inserted and a PENCIL to class next week, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
6th grade homework week of 9/4/12: Bring recorder (soprano or soprano and alto), and music folder to music class next Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 9/4/12: Bring recorder, music folder and recorder book to music class next Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.
8th grade homework week of 9/4/12: Write one paragraph describing one scene in the movie you listed on your index card. Describe the scene and the music which was used. How did the music add emotion to the scene? Was it suspenseful, scary, fast, slow, exciting or sad?
4th-8th grade students week of September 3rd: Bring your music folder with loose-leaf paper inserted to music class and a PENCIL.
Last years homework assignments-2011-2012
3rd grade homework week of 5/23/12: 5/31/12- Complete music worksheet given out in class on Thursday. You should complete it by Wednesday, June 6/6/12 because the recorder books will be collected that day. We will go over the answers on Thursday, June 14th in music class.
5th grade homework week of 5/28/12: 5/31/12- Study for written music test. Know all the fingerings for notes on the recorder soprano only group 5B and soprano and alto group 5A. Know the letter names of the notes on the musical staff, know the names and beats for quarter, half, dotted half, paired eighth notes, quarter rest. Be able to identify a time signature (both groups), key signature for G major and C major- Group A and how to write the beats under the notes. Music Test: Thursday 6/7/12.
6th grade homework week of 5/28/12: 5/29/12-Complete time signature/rhythm worksheets. Complete 4 measure rhythm assignment given in class. Write a 4 measure rhythm in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 using a variety of notes-NO RESTS. Worksheets and Rhythm assignment due-Wednesday 5/30/12.
4th grade homework week of 5/28/12: 5/29/12- Study for written music test. Students should have the information in their music folder to study for this test. Test on Tuesday 6/5/12 if Field Day is not taking place. Test will be Tuesday 6/12/12 if Field Day takes place on 6/5/12.
6th grade homework week of 5/21/12: 5/21/12- Complete rhythm worksheets on 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures. Worksheets due: Tuesday 5/29/12
5th grade homework week of 5/21/12: 5/24/12- Group A: Triple Trio IV- Alto part- practice all for playing test next week. Group B: page 18-French Folk Song- practice lines 1, 2 and 3 of song for playing test next week. Playing tests for both groups-Thursday 5/31/12.
3rd grade homework week of 5/21/12: 5/24/12-Page 7 Merrily we Roll Along- practice for playing test. Playing test Thursday 5/31/12.
8th grade homework week of 5/21/12: Final test for music will be next week, Tuesday 5/29/12. Please make sure to bring your music folder and the 5 worksheets from the American Roots DVD. There are 2 worksheets for part 1 and 3 worksheets for part 2. You will need these for the test. Final Test: Tuesday 5/29/12.
4th grade homework week of 5/21/12: 5/22/12- Practice all of America the Beautiful. Practice circled measures several times until you can play them correctly. Be able to play next Tuesday: 5/29/12.
5th grade homework week of 5/07/12: 5/10/12- Group A: Triple Trio IV- New notes on Alto recorder, F, G and E. Practice measures 1-8 Alto part 1 for playing test. Group B: Two Step March-page 16- line 2 playing test. Playing tests: Thursday 5/17/12
3rd grade homework week of 5/07/12: 5/10/12- Practice French Song-page 7. Memorize the words to Holy is His Name. The 3rd grade will be singing this at Ascension Thursday Mass.
4th grade homework week of 5/07/12: 5/8/12- America the Beautiful- practice measures 7-18 (stopping on the dotted half note C). All students will take a playing test on measures 15-18. Some students will re-take the playing test on measures 11-14. Playing test: Tuesday 5/15/12
4th grade homework week of 4/30/12: 5/1/12- America the Beautiful- practice measures 7-14 for playing test. PLAYING TEST: Tuesday, 5/8/12.
7th grade homework week of 4/23/12: 4/26/12- Music Presentations are Due.
5th grade homework week of 4/23/12: 4/26/12-Group A:Playful Harmony-Soprano II part playing part. PLAYING TEST: Thursday 5/3/12. Group B: Page 15-Mary Had a Little Lamb-playing test for students who did not complete playing test. PLAYING TEST: Thursday 5/3/12.
3rd grade homework week of 4/23/12: 4/26/12-Page 7-Rhythm chart 2-line 4-write a melody over the rhythm in line 4. Use the notes B, A or G for each quarter note to create your own melody. Page 7- French Song- playing test. DUE: Thursday, 5/3/12
8th grade homework week of 4/23/12: 4/24/12-PowerPoint Presentation- Due: Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Details were given to students 1 month ago.
6th grade homework week of 4/23/12: 4/24/12- Percussion Instrument Project- Complete percussion instrument and information sheet. DUE: Tuesday, May 1, 2012
6th grade homework week of 4/16/12: 4/1712- Percussion Instrument Project-Students will create their own percussion instrument. A detailed information sheet was given to all 6th grade students with the requirements for this project. DUE: Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 4/16/12: 4/17/12- Practice ALL of Boog-E on recorder. Students will be playing this song for the Grandparents Day celebration on Friday 4/27/12. Know how to play all of Boog-E for Tuesday, April 23rd.
5th grade homework week of 4/2/12: 4/4/12- Group A: Playful Harmony- practice Soprano I part for playing test on Thursday, 4/19/12, Group B: Page 15- Mary Had a Little Lamb complete playing tests. Review Lightly Row. Playing test on Thursday, 4/19/12.
3rd grade homework week of 4/2/12: 4/4/12- Page 6: Hot Cross Buns, practice for playing test on Thursday, 4/19/12.
8th grade homework: Presentation to class: students have been given the requirements for this presentation. The requirements have also been emailed to all 8th grade parents. The students have the choice of a PowerPoint presentation or an oral presentation with a poster with pictures. The presentations will be due on May 1, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 4/2/12: 4/3/12-Practice the song Boog-E from letter A through the 1st ending. Playing test Tuesday, 4/17/12.
7th grade homework: Presentation to class: students have been given a typed paper with the requirements for this assignment. It is worth 50% of their 4th quarter grade. It is due on Thursday, April 26th. (New due date has been given because of Living Stations and Spring Break)
3rd grade homework week of 3/26/12: 3/29/12- Practice playing quarter note G's. Practice page 6-BAG-line 3.
5th grade homework week of 3/26/12: 3/29/12- Group A: Playful Harmony-practice Alto part.
Group B: Practice page 15-Mary Had a Little Lamb. Due: Thursday 4/5/12
4th grade homework week of 3/19/12: 3/20/12- Practice Soprano I and Soprano 2 parts for Waltz Song. Be able to play both parts next class,Tuesday, 3/27/12
6th grade homework week of 3/19/12: 3/20/12- Study for written music test on rhythms and percussion family. Identify quarter, eighth, dotted eighth sixteenth and half notes and # of beats they receive. Identify quarter, eighth and half rest and number of beats they receive. Define: percussion instrument, pitched percussion instrument and un-pitched percussion instrument. Be able to write percussion instruments given on test in the correct catagory; pitched or un-pitched. Test next week: Tuesday 3/27/12.
5th grade homework week of 3/12/12: 3/15: Group B: Page 15, Rhythm Chart 4, line 4. Write your own melody using the pitches (notes) G, A, B, C and D. Write one letter name note over each note following the rhythm in line 4. Practice playing. Due: Thursday 3/22/12
Group A: Please remember to bring both your alto and soprano recorder to class along with your music folder and music for Triple Melody. Music class: Thursday 3/22/12
3rd grade homework week of 3/12/12: 3/15: Practice page 5, line 5 A and B for a playing test. Playing test will be Thursday 3/22/12.
4th grade homework week of 3/12/12: Study for written music test. The test will include: identifying quarter, half, dotted half and whole notes and quarter rest, treble clef, time signature, key signature. The following musical terms, measure, bar line, double bar line, sentence for the letter names of the lines, word for the spaces, letter names of lines and spaces from the bottom of the staff to the top, and what both numbers of the time signature mean. Know all the fingerings on the recorder for the notes low D up to high D and F#. Test is Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
5th grade homework week of 3/5/12: Group A: practice all of Triple Melody- be prepared to play any of the 3 parts. Group B: Practice all of Lightly Row-be prepared to play any part of the song. Due: Thursday March 15, 2012.
3rd grade homework week of 3/5/12: Page 5: Rhythm chart 1-line 4. Students will write the pitch (note) B, A or G over each quarter note to create their own melody. Due: Thursday March 15, 2012.
8th grade homework week of 3/5/12: Research ONE of the following musical
styles: Jazz, Blues, Country, Spiritual or Gospel. 1. Write a description of this musical style. 2. Include information on performers of this style mentioned in the DVD or other performers from this same time period (1920's-1930's). Include specific information about the performer and how they
relate to the musical style you have chosen. 3. Include names of songs in this style and if and when they were recorded. 4. How do you think this musical style is relavent to today's music? Due: Tuesday March 13, 2012.
4th grade homework week of 3/5/12: Practice Waltz Song- Soprano I and Soprano II parts. Practice low D's. Blow a steady stream of air and use you tongue to start each note. Play gently and sofly. Both parts should be able to be played with a minimum of mistakes. Due: Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
5th grade homework week of 2/27/12: Group A: Triple Melody: Soprano II part- playing test on line 1 or 3 next Thursday, March 8, 2012. Group B: Page 14- Lightly Row- playing test on line 3 of the song. The first note on line 3 is an A. Playing test-Thursday March 1, 2012.
3rd grade homework week of 2/27/12: March 1st homework: practice line 4 on page 4- All 3 notes for a playing test next Thursday, March 8, 2012. Remember to blow gently and softly and tongue the quarter notes.
4th grade homework week of 2/27/12: Practice all of the Soprano I and Soprano II parts on Waltz Song. Be able to play any line next class: 3/6/12.
3rd grade homework week of 2/13/12: Practice lines 1, 2 and 3 on Page 4. The notes B, A and G. Practice tonguing them and blowing GENTLY and SOFTLY. Be able to play quarter notes on the pitches B, A and G. Due: Thursday March 1, 2012
5th grade homework week of 2/13/12: Group A: playing test on Triple Melody- Soprano 1 part on line 1 or 2. Review the Alto recorder part on Triple Melody. Playing test: Thursday, March 1, 2012
7th grade homework week of 2/13/12: Study for music test on The Beatles. The first half is multiple choice questions taken from the Beatles hand out we read in class. The second half of the test is an essay. Choose one of the Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney or George Harrison only. You may have a rough draft or a sheet with the information listed on one of these members to write the final essay from. You many not take out your report to write the essay from. The test is: Thursday, March 1, 2012.
6th grade homework week of 2/13/12: Write an 8 measure rhythm in 4/4 time for a drum or maraca. Use dotted eighth sixteenth note, quarter, half, eighth, quarter rest, half rest or eighth rests in your rhythm. Be able to play your rhythm on the drum or maraca. Due: Tuesday 2/28/12.
4th grade homework week of 2/13/12: Waltz Song- soprano II part, line 2 playing test on Tuesday 2/28/12.
5th grade homework week of 2/6/12: Group A: Practice alto part on Triple Melody for playing test. Test on Thursday 2/16/12.
8th grade homework week of 2/6/12: Complete worksheet on film composers. Re-test of the 5 major key signatures, C, G, D, F and Bflat and letter names of the lines and spaces on the musical staff.
4th grade homework week of 2/6/12: Playing test on playing from low D to high D: play-D E, F#, G, A, B, C, high D up and down. Playing test: Waltz Song- 1st line of the soprano II part. Tests: Tuesday, 2/14/12.
7th grade homework week of 1/30/12: Study for re-take of music test on the 5 major key signatures and the letter names of the lines and spaces on the staff. Re-test on Thursday, 2/9/12.
5th grade homework week of 1/30/12: Group A: Practice new pitches A, B, C and D on Alto recorder. Know the fingering for each notes without looking at the fingering chart. Study for re-take of Music Test. Group B: Study for re-take of Music Test. Practice French Tune on page 12 in recorder book. Test re-take 2/9/12.
3rd grade homework week of 1/30/12: Study all information on the staff. Bring music folder to music class next Thursday, 2/9/12.
4th grade homework week of 1/30/12: Mrs. Hawkins class will be retaking the music quiz next Tuesday. They had some difficulty understanding it and since it was the very first music test I am giving them the test again. I reviewed the information with them again. Please study for this quiz. Quiz will be Tuesday, 2/7/12.
3rd grade homework week of 1/23/12: Study the letter names of the lines and spaces on the musical staff. Know the sentence for the line notes and the word for the space notes.
6th grade homework week of 1/23/12: Students will research one or two percussion instuments presented in class. The research will include: the origin of the instrument (when it was invented and how it was made), how it is made now, how you play it and if it is pitched or unpitched.
4th grade homework week of 1/23/12: Both classes will be taking a written quiz on the following information. Students will have to write the letter names of the lines and spaces on the musical staff in the correct order, starting from the bottom of the staff to the top. Students will have to write the note given on the correct line or space on the musical staff. The notes will be the ones they are currently playing on the recorder. Students will have to color in the holes on the recorders to show the correct fingering for the given note. Music quiz will be next Tuesday, 1/31/12.
5th grade homework week of 1/16/12: Group A-practice playing from low D-high D using F# (D, E, F#, G, A, B, C, D') Practice The Saints-p.24. Group B-practice line 1 of French Tune on page 12. Assignments due Thursday, 1/26/12.
7th/8th grade: Some students have test grades that need to be signed. Please sign and return by Tuesday, 1/24/12.
4th grade homework week of 1/16/12: Practice all of Waltz Song for playing test next week. Test on Tuesday 1/24/12.
4th grade homework week of 1/9/12: Practice the first line of Waltz Song for playing test. Test on Tuesday, 1/17/12.
7th grade homework week of 1/2/12: All 7th grade students will take a written test next week in music. The test will include questions on 5 major key signatures, letter names of the lines and spaces on the musical staff, time signature, bar line, tied notes, double bar line and information on Beethoven, The Symphony and Orchestra. Test will be on Thursday 1/12/12.
5th grade homework week of 1/2/12: Group A:Get order forms for alto recorder filled out and return with payment by Thursday 1/12/12. Practice The Saints, page 24 for playing test. Group B: Begin studying for written music test. Half of the information for the test was given to students today 1/5/12 and the 2nd half of the information will be given next week. The test will be taken on Thursday 1/19/12.
8th grade homework week of 1/2/12: Study for written music test. Test will include questions on key signatures, time signatures, bar line, double bar line and tied notes. It will also include questions on composers- Schumann, Handel and Horner from the March of the Penguins information sheet.
6th grade homework week of 1/2/12: Study for written music test. Know the name, number of beats and rhythm syllable for quarter, paired eighth, sixteenth, half and eighth-quarter-eighth notes and quarter rest. Also know how to write a rhythm to match a chant as you did for your drum color assignment. Test on Tuesday, 1/10/12.
4th grade homework week of 1/2/12: Page 15- Rhythm chart 4-line 4: create your own melody using the pitches G, A, B, C and D. For each note in the rhythm write one pitch in pencil over the note. Practice Party Song-Adapted on p. 15. Due: Tuesday, 1/10/12.
7th grade homework week of 12/19: Choose ONE of the four members of the beatles. Write a one page report about their life, music and contributions to the group. Include names of some top songs and albums, birth place and year, and any other informative information. Due: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012
7th grade assignment week of 12/12: If you do not complete the crossword puzzle and worksheet on Beethoven in class on Thursday it must be completed for homework. It is due on Thursday, 12/22/11.
8th grade homework week of 12/12: Research a composer of film scores (music). Type on computer using size 12 font. If you do not have a printer then you may write it in cursive (2-pages). Please write neatly with pen. Do not scratch out words or sentences on final copy. Include the following information: Name, birth date, year and place, important facts about how they became a film music composer, education, name movies they have written scores for,and any awards or recognitions they have received for their film music. Due: Tuesday 12/20/11
7th grade homework week of 11/28: Red Group: Complete the worksheet in the Beatles information packet.
5th grade homework week of 11/28: Group A: Practice all of Jamin' Old St. Nick for next Thursday, December 8th. Group B: Playing test on Duo, page 11, line 5A. Playing test will be Thursday, 12/22.
6th grade homework week of 11/28: Write a 4 measure rhythm in 2/4 time for the drum color you played in class today. Write a chant to fit with the rhythm. Include the color name of the drum in your chant. Assignment due: Tuesday, December 6th.
8th grade homework week of 11/28: Complete the assignment on the packet of songs given to you in class today if you did not complete. Identify the key signature, telling what key the song is in and the name of the notes are flat and sharp, time signature- tell what each number of the time signature means. Identify and circle the double bar line. Due Thursday 12/1. If you were absent today the assignment is due next Tuesday 12/6.
8th grade homework week of 11/21: Name the key that the Alleluia is in. Due Tuesday, November 29th.
4th grade homework week of 11/21: Memorize all of Quiet Evening for next week, Tuesday, November 29th.
7th grade homework week of 11/14: On the song given to you in class on Thursday, please identify, label the following: time signature and tell me what it means, key signature and tell me what key it is in, tied notes-1 example, label one measure, one bar line, quarter rest and the double bar line. Due-Thursday, December 1, 2011.
5th grade homework week of 11/14: Group A: no homework Group B: Practice all of line 5-Duo on page 11. Some students still need to take their playing test.
6th grade homework week of 11/14: Students who did not complete the 8 measure rhythm assignment must complete it this week. Write an 8 measure rhythm in 4/4 time using quarter, paired eighth, sixteenth notes in group of 4, half note, and quarter rest. 2 of the 8 measures must use the syncopated rhythm eighth-quarter-eighth in the beginning of the measure followed by 2 more beats.
4th grade homework week of 11/14: Practice all of Quiet Evening for Tuesday 11/22/11. This song will be played at the Christmas Program on December 20th.
4th grade homework week of 11/7: Practice all of Quiet Evening for Tuesday 11/15/11.
5th grade homework week of 11/7: Group A: Continue practicing Look Out Good King for next week. Group B: Practice all of line 5- Duo on page 11.
7th grade homework week of 10/31: Complete Bob Dylan crossword puzzle if you have not completely already. Due-Thursday November 10, 2011.
5th grade homework week of 10/31: Group A: Playing test on Look Out Good King- Thursday, November 10, 2011. Group B: Practice Duo- page 11- line 5- first line only for nest Thursday, November 10, 2011.
4th grade homework week of 10/31: Practice line 3 and 4 of Quiet Evening for playing test next week. Music will be on Wednesday next week, November 9th. Playing test on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
7th grade homework week of 10/25: Complete crossword puzzle on Bob Dylan. Research a folk singer or folk group from the 1960's. Students will present to the class the following information on a folk singer or folk group: Name of singer or group, years lived, type of music they sang and title of 2 well-known songs that they recorded during the 1960's.
5th grade homework week of 10/25: Group A: practice new notes low E and D, page 21, line 1. Group B: Practice Rockin' on page 10. Playing test on Thursday November 3, 2011.
4th grade homework week of 10/25: Practice the first line of Quiet Evening-sheet music. Also know the names of all the notes on line 2 of the song. Homework due: Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011.
5th grade homework week of 10/17/11: Group A- Practice new notes high D. Group B: Complete playing test on Indian Chant.
8th grade homework week of 10/17/11: 8th grade will have a written music test next week on Tuesday, October 25th. I have given them a study guide which has all the information listed that they need to know. The test is on musical terms, instrument families, dynamic and tempo terms which all related to movie scenes the students watched and analyzed in class. Test: Tuesday October 25, 2011
5th grade homework week of 10/10/11: Group B only- Practice Indian Chant in recorder boo for playing test on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. Group A: No homework this week
7th grade homework week of 10/10/11: All 7th grade music classes will have a written test on Irving Berlin and Al Hirt. Students were given the exact information to study in class. Test will be on Thursday, October 20, 2011
5th grade homework week of 10/3: Group A- Practice Indian Chant in recorder book for playing test on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011.
5th grade Group B: Practice new note C, lines 1, All C's and 2, C and B in recorder book.
8th grade homework week of 10/3: Choose one of 3 Composers; Bach, Brahms or Tchaikovsky. Write 2 paragraphs to include, full name of composer, years of their life, musical period and characteristics of music from that period. Also include 3 musical compositions and dates they were composed.
6th grade homework week of 10/3: Written Music test on the six musical terms defined in music class, note names and number of beats and writing syllables for rhythms given in music class. Music Test on Tuesday 10/18.
4th grade homework week of 10/3: Recorder playing test- page 7, French Song. Students will play the first 4 measures of the song. Playing test on Tuesday 10/18.
5th grade homework week of 9/26: Page 7, Rhythm chart 2, line 4- Write the pitch (note) B, A or G over each quarter note to create your own melody. Practice playing melody for next weeks class. Assignment due, Thursday 10/6/11.
7th grade homework week of 9/19: Research a famous trumpet player. Give me their name, years lived, and 2 important facts. Also, find a musical example played this trumpet player. Tell me the name of the example, year played and/or published. Tell me why you chose this example. Assignment due Thursday, 10/6/11. (No school on 9/29-Professional Day for teachers)
5th grade homework week of 9/19: Ed Sueta recorder book page 7: Rhythm chart 2, line 4. Using the pitches (notes) B, A and G, write a melody for the rhythm on line 4 of rhythm chart 2. Practice the melody and be able to play it in next music class. Assignment due Thursday, 10/6/11. (No school on 9/29-Professional Day for teachers)
6th grade homework week of 9/19: Write a 4 measure rhythm in 4/4 time. Use quarter, half, paired eighths, sixteenth notes, and quarter rests. Write rhythm syllables (ta, titi, tiri tiri, and ta-a) above the rhythms. Assignment due 9/27/11.
5th grade homework week of 9/12: Complete worksheet on identifying line notes with their letter name. Assignment due, Thursday, 9/22/11.
7th grade homework week of 9/12: Complete the word search on Irving Berlin. Write 2 paragraphs on information given on the Irving Berlin handout. Choose two different topics mentioned in the handout and research them. Write a paragraph on each for next week. Assignment due, Thursday, 9/22/11.
8th grade homework week of 9/12: Complete answers to Discussion questions on Ancient Egypt worksheet. Assignment due, Tuesday 9/20/11
6th grade homework- Study the 6 musical terms given in class on Tuesday, 9/6. There will be a written quiz on these terms next Tuesday, 9/13/11.
