General Music -- Grade 5
5th grade general music will meet every Friday once a week all year. Those students who choose not to play a band instrument will be taking general music. 5th grade general music will focus on expanding their understanding of reading notes on the staff and various rhythms. There will be a continued focus on singing and playing various instruments alone and together. Concepts will be reinforced and expanded upon through various songs, dances, listening experiences and musical games and activities.
Students will be starting the year with a unit on the "National Anthem."
In 2004, the National Association for Music Education launched a survey and learned that only one out of every three Americans knew the words and history of the Star Spangled Banner. They began a nation wide campaign called "The National Anthem Project" to educate students and adults about the history and lyrics of the song.
The Interactive Flag from the Smithsonian is a great resource for learning more about the history behind the song.
Students will be starting the year with a unit on the "National Anthem."
In 2004, the National Association for Music Education launched a survey and learned that only one out of every three Americans knew the words and history of the Star Spangled Banner. They began a nation wide campaign called "The National Anthem Project" to educate students and adults about the history and lyrics of the song.
The Interactive Flag from the Smithsonian is a great resource for learning more about the history behind the song.