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Students will chose a Musical Time Period in History to find information about. They will be looking for a composer, a piece of music, a piece of artwork and a piece of literature that are also found in the same time period in history.

Assess musical project work in class, and all music projects

Assessment of quarterly rehearsal techniques

After concert student group assessment

You will be given a Jazz musician to study. You must RESEARCH your musician and prepare a one page paper about this artist. In paragraph 1, you will introduce your musician and give a short biography. In paragraph 2, you will state the style of music they play and describe specific characteristics of their music. For example, some of you will have Jazz musicians who exemplify Bop, Big Band or Cool Jazz. Some artists are predominantly singers and some instrumentalists. Look in your notes about the characteristics of the styles of music that we have studied. Also, what have critics said about your artist's style and technique? In the 3rd paragraph, you will discuss one of their greatest hits. Choose a piece which has made them famous and relate facts such as how long it remained on top of the charts and characteristics that made it popular. MUST BE TYPED! You will give a short oral presentation (5 minutes) about your artist at the end of this week.

Students (individually/small group or with a partner) will research a topic in music history. (Era; composer from Era). Research will be developed into a presentation project of their choice. They may use computers, video, audio, posters, etc. for their project presentation.

Students (individually/small group or with a partner) will research a topic in music history. (Era; composer from Era). Research will be developed into a presentation project of their choice. They may use computers, video, audio, posters, etc. for their project presentation.

Students will analyze the meaning of songs through words and texts.

The following rubric is used in a group setting to test students.

This Rubric is used to grade a music concert critique.

Students will compose a 50 bar composition for their final grade.

Students will compose a 50 bar composition for their final grade.

General rehearsal and performance practices for choral music

Work alone to compose AND PRESENT a rap song that follows the criteria below. This is a make-up assignment to replace the test grade for the concert.

Quarterly grading criteria for choir

Beginning of year vocal placement exercise. Gather Data for SLO

Research one of the composers and time periods we have studied between the Middle Ages and 20th Century. Submit one 5-7 Paragraph paper, double spaced. Include a works cited page with at least 3 resources used researching the paper, and a visual or aural aid. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, bibliography, visual aid and/or aural aid

Create a performance piece that includes rhythm, improvisation (rubric based on "Stomp Performance")

Check-in for Student Choreography!

Imagine that you have been hired to help plan and promote a “Museum of Music.” Brainstorm different categories of music that should be included in this museum and then create a pamphlet promoting the museum. Include all the criteria in the rubric. Make this museum some place you would love to visit.