FINAL PROJECT- MUSIC GRADE 4, 7&amp;8 CURRICULUM MAP

Students will be learning rhythmic notation. Previously they have been reading and performing rhythms that I have written.

The Final Project is a student composed four measure composition for up to three percussionists. Students are required to use all note values discussed this school year .(whole note , dotted half note, half note, quarter note, quarter note rest, eighth note and eighth note rest) Each student is required to compose and perform their own part, then join with a group of their choice and perform as a percussion ensemble.

STATE GOAL 27a: UNDERSTANDING THE SENSORY ELEMENTS, ORGANIZATION PRINCIPLES AND EXPRESSIVE QUALITIES OF THE ARTS.

Each week I will be writing examples to analyze. Students will solve Music Math problems. I will perform rhythms for them to notate. Students will then break into groups to compose, notate and practice performing their Final project