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   Sept. 2010
 
8 First day of school
 
13 Music Parents Association meeting
6:30 p.m.
(MANDATORY for ALL 6th grade students and their parents as well as any student and parent new to the RMS Band Program.)
 
14 NO SCHOOL - Election Primary Day
 
   Oct. 2010
6 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
11 NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
 
13 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
20 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
27 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
   Nov. 2010
2 NO SCHOOL - Election Day
 
3 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
10 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
17 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
20 RIMEA Jr. All-State Auditions
RI College - Times TBD
 
24 Early A.M. Band
CANCELLED
 
25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day
 
26 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
 
   Dec. 2010
1 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
2 Concert Band Rehearsal &
Pizza Party

6:00-8:00 p.m.
(Uniforms given at this rehearsal.)
 
6 Music Parents Association meeting
6:30 p.m.
(Decorate stage for concerts.)
 
8 Early A.M. Band
Concert Band
 
9 Winter Concert
7:00 p.m.
 
15 Early A.M. Band
CANCELLED
 
22 Early A.M. Band
CANCELLED
 
24 Holiday Recess begins
 

   
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Grade 7 & 8 Unit Study Help
 

Grade 6 Unit Study Help

Misc. Music Theory Links
 
Help with Optional Band Projects

Printable Unit Studies
 
 

Grade 7 & 8 Unit Study Help

It is the hope that by the end of this instructional unit, students will have a better understanding of not only this particular piece of music, but an enriched musical education, as well. The topics covered in this Unit Study are applicable to every piece of music.

Here are some important tips:

  • Start early! Don't wait until the last minute to try to meet your assignment deadlines.
  • Write down each assignment deadline in your agenda.
  • Use your packet, your method books, this website, a music dictionary,
    (do NOT use a "pocket" music dictionary)
    , the internet and any other resource as your guide.
  • When in doubt, ask Mrs. Silveira for help.

Assignment Due Dates:

Exam Dates:

  • Written Exams - TBD
  • Playing Exams - Log on to SmartMusic for due dates

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Suggested Links for Grades 7 & 8:

Just for Fun:

You will find these links especially helpful in completing your worksheets and/or optional band projects.

Historical Notes Worksheet:

Glossary of Terms Worksheet:

      DO NOT USE A "POCKET" MUSIC DICTIONARY!

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Suggested Listening for Grade 7 & 8:

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Grade 6 Unit Study Help

It is the hope that by the end of this instructional unit, students will have a better understanding of not only this particular piece of music, but an enriched musical education, as well. The topics covered in this Unit Study are applicable to every piece of music.

Here are some important tips:

  • Start early! Don't wait until the last minute to try to meet your assignment deadlines.
  • Write down each assignment deadline in your agenda.
  • Use your packet, your method books, this website, a music dictionary, (do NOT use a "pocket" music dictionary), the internet and any other resource as your guide.
  • When in doubt, ask Mrs. Silveira for help.

Assignment Due Dates:

  • Worksheet Assignment #1 - TBD
  • Worksheet Assignment #2 - TBD
  • Listening Assignment Worksheet - TBD

Exam Dates:

  • Written Exams - TBD
  • Playing Exams - Log on to SmartMusic for due dates

After finishing an assignment, hand in the ENTIRE packet not just the completed worksheet.

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Suggested Listening for Grade 6:

Audio Clip    = mp3 file
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Suggested Links for Grade 6:

You will find these links especially helpful in completing your worksheets.

Glossary of Terms Worksheet:

     DO NOT USE A "POCKET" MUSIC DICTIONARY!

Composing Music Worksheet:

Theme & Variations:

Composing & Arranging:

  • Finale Notepad - a FREE music writing software program available to download for all of you budding composers out there.

For help with the Optional Band Projects, click on this link.

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Miscellaneous Music Theory Information

General Sites:

  • Classics for Kids - Classical music explained in "kid friendly" terms.
     
  • NY Philharmonic KidZone - Classical music explained in "kid friendly" terms. Lots of activities to try
     
  • Dallas Symphony Orchestra for Kids - Classical music explained in "kid friendly" terms. Lots of activities to try
     
  • Essentials of Music - Whether you're a casual listener or a serious music student, here's the site for basic information about classical music.
     
  • ClassicalWorks.com - This site is devoted to the love and knowledge of classical music. Look around, you will find extensive history pages, bios, links, resources and more.
     
  • MusicTheory.net - this site helps you learn almost everything there is to know about reading music!
     
  • Naxos Classicals - This site includes a glossary of music terms, composer bios, an intro to classical music and another to opera, a section on film music & lots more!

Theme & Variations:

Composing & Arranging:

Identifying Intervals:

 

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Optional Band Projects

For extra credit, or to simply expand their knowledge, students may select and complete one optional band projects. Students will find the links below especially helpful in completing their projects.

Composer Research:
 

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Making Your Own Instrument:

Folk Music:

Musical Eras:

Renaissance Music:

Renaissance Instruments:

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Printable Unit Studies

Students may click on the links below for unit study pages they misplaced or left at school.
 

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