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Course: FLEX –Enrichment – Sev= enth Grade – “A World of Music”

QUARTER: Fourth

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A World of Music

(12 – 16 class periods)

Students will examine the music of many of the world= ’s cultures through videos and books. An overview of the history of music will be presented, and students will explore the great variety of instruments for mus= ic-making. Students will design and constru= ct their own simple musical instruments, form “bands” in the classroom, and practice and perform songs using their instruments.

Videos –

“Our Musical Heritage Series”.

Books –

Masters of Music: Music of the World.

Eyewitness:&n= bsp; Music.

Making Music.

Champaign Unit 4 Teacher’s Guide, “= ;A World of Music”.

Student Video Guides.

Students design and construct simple instruments.

Students join class “bands”, and practice and perform songs on their simple, homemade instruments.

State Goal 18.A.3

State Goal 26.B.3c

State Goal 27.B.3

Musical contributions to the development and transmission of culture.

Play a variety of music representing diverse cultures and styles.

Music shapes cultures and increases understanding of societies, past and presen= t.

Require student “bands” to perform music on homemade instruments from= at least four difference cultures.

Require student bands to play simple or more complicated tunes.=

Design and construct simple to complicated homemade instruments.