World Music is an important element of the 6th grade music curriculum at Marie Murphy.  Students explore the music of different countries, regions, or cultures through various mini-units, which can be viewed below.  This unit supports our district's goal of inspiring curiosity, cultivating academic growth, and nurturing diversity.  Through experiencing the different musical styles/genres, instruments, and artists in each mini-unit, students will build on their previous knowledge of music, expanding their worldview and cultivating an appreciation for the cultural diversity in our world.

Units of Study:

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The Sounds of India
The Sounds of Mexico
The Sounds of the Caribbean Islands
The Sounds of the Arab World
The Sounds of China
The Sounds of Klezmer
The Sounds of Brazil
The Sounds of West Africa
The study of the music of different cultures and nations is called Ethnomusicology.  Click here to learn about how ethnomusicologists classify instruments from all over the world.
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