Subject: General Music         Grade: 6

I. MAJOR UNITS/TOPICS OF STUDY IN THIS SUBJECT: 

A. Aspects of Music Theory 

1.Rhythm – Note names, rhythm patterns, meter signatures 
2.Melody – Treble clef, differentiate melody from harmony, tonalities 
3.Harmony – Chordal accompaniments to songs 
4.Tone Color – Identify instruments, performing groups, voice parts 
5.Form – Sequential and formal patterns, identify musical forms 
6.Terms – Identify musical terminology in specific compositions 
7.Composition – Composing original songs within specific guidelines 

B. Performance 

1.Vocal 
2.Instrumental 

C. Listening 

1.Active listening for themes, formal patterns, tone colors 
2.Dramatic content of music – program music, operas, musicals 
3.Listening for aesthetic enjoyment 
4.Relate music to the culture which created it 

D. Musical Styles 

1.European classical 
2.American Popular 
3.Ethnic 
 

II. TEXT/MAJOR MATERIALS USED FOR THIS SUBJECT: 
 

1. Spotlight on Music – Macmillian/McGraw-Hill 
2. Classroom instruments 
3. Miscellaneous recordings, tapes and videos
4. Computers and Internet
5. Supplemental materials 
 

III. GENERAL GRADING PROCEDURES 

Criteria for final grade: 

1.Worksheets 
2.Class projects and performances 
3.Tests 
4.Participation
5 Quizzes
6 Homework