Music Curriculum
8th Grade
Course Purpose: |
Students will compose more complex pieces of music and make connections between present day music and fundamental American musical genres. |
Outcomes and Components:
FA.8M.4 | Students will analyze and compare a cover song to its original, describing the stylistic differences and the possible reasons for each change. | ||
Pacing Instruct/ Assess |
Component Code |
Component |
Standard(s) |
FA.8M.4.1 | Perform the melody and rhythms of selected songs. | MU:Pr6.1.8a, MU:Pr4.1.8a, MU:Pr5.1.8a | |
FA.8M.4.2 | Discuss and analyze lyrics and spoken parts. | Mu:Pr5.1.8a, MU:Pr6.1.8a | |
FA.8M.4.3 | Perform instrument parts, where appropriate. | MU:Pr6.1.8a | |
FA.8M.4.4 | Identify appropriate stage/audience behavior. | MU:Pr6.1.8b | |
FA.8M.4.5 | Make connections between concert/audience behavior and lived experiences. | MU:P46.1.8b |
Academic Vocabulary: Perform, Discuss, Identify, Make, Analyze |
Content Vocabulary: Lyrics, Stage, Audience, Melody, Rhythm |