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.

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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