Music Curriculum

7th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will investigate the history of music in American protest movements and examine the intersection of music and drama in musical theater.

Outcomes and Components:

FA.7M.6 Students will improvise and compose basic instrumental works and perform well known songs on pitched instruments, specifically the ukulele.

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  FA.7M.6.1 Identify and perform advanced technique for playing a stringed instrument (ukulele).

MU:Pr4.1.7a

MU:Pr4.1.7b

MU:Pr4.1.7c

MU:Pr4.1.7d

  FA.7M.6.2 Demonstrate correct fingerings and create and/or improvise a 4-8 line set of chords. MU:Cr.2.1.7a, MU:Cr2.1.7b, MU:Pr.4.1.7a
  FA.7M.6.3 Evaluate the lyrics and notate, using standard notation, digitally or physically, a meter and a rhythm for the song.

MU:Cr.2.1.7a

MU:Cr2.1.7b

  FA.7M.6.4 Compose and perform a melody on the ukulele either plucked or chords.

MU:Cr1.1.7a, 

MU:Cr.2.1.7a,

MU:Cr2.1.7b, MU:Pr6.1.7a

  FA.7M.6.5 Perform an advanced ukulele song with advanced technique. MU:Cr1.1.7a, MU:Cr.2.1.7a, MU:Cr2.1.7b
  FA.7M.6.6 Practice and Perform a partner ukulele song including plucking and chords. MU:Pr6.1.7a, MU:Cr3.2.7a

Academic Vocabulary: Identify, Demonstrate, Perform, Practice, Compose, Evaluate

Content Vocabulary: Ukulele, Chords, Plucked, Melody