Major Concepts/Content: The music 7-8 course is designed to involve students in three major overlap ping kinds of musical involvement: listening, performing, and creating. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following concepts of folk music: American and international folk music; the fundamentals of music reading; the singing and playing of music; a survey of musical styles; composers and their times; the science of sound; acoustics and electronics; current musical events; the elements of music (rhythm, harmony, tone, color]; music of the theater opera, movies, and dance; and creative composition and performance. 

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided in the general classroom setting or in the band/chorus room, when available. Student activities and experiences in general music will include, but will not be limited to, scoping to active versus passive listening processes; using the library/media center; singing simple two-part descants with musical accompaniment; taking musical field trips; using computer graphics notation; presenting music ideas and interpretation through composition and performance; moving to music; and providing students insights into cultural heritages through listening and critical analysis of music. 

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be evaluated through written examinations, written and oral reports, participation in musical field trips and performances, and critical markings on a musical store. 

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the music 7-8 course, students should be able to:

• Participate actively in vocal activities.
• Explore historical characteristics of music.
• Explore active listening skills.
• Listen attentively to concerts.
• Become aware of goals and careers in music.

Last Revised: July 18, 2005