6th Grade General Music
World Drumming
Students work with rhythm in drum circles playing djembes, which were provided through a PTC Innovation Grant. |
Composition
6th Grade students complete their first composition online, using music notation software called Noteflight. |
Guitar
Marie Murphy students begin their study of guitar in 6th grade and continue playing each year. |
Units of Study
- World Music: Using Brad Shank's book Music from Around the World, students will explore the musical cultures of Mexico, the Arab World, India, China, the Caribbean, and more!
- Composition: Students will complete a variety of composition projects, including a Blues composition, a rap, and a GarageBand composition using Apple loops.
- Bucket Band: Students will explore rhythm and percussion techniques using hardware store buckets and drumsticks.
- Guitar: Students will be introduced to the guitar and will learn to play simple melodies.
- Handchimes: Students will be introduced to playing melodies as an ensemble using handchimes.
| 6th Grade Syllabus (18-19 S2) |
