Students discover the meaning of rhythm, patterns, color, and texture by creating a class symphony. They can create this symphony to a historical work of art also. They make sounds and music individually, which the teacher conducts as a symphony.

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7th

Students explore relationship between math and music by applying mathematical addition to music by adding note values.Students explore relationship between math and music by applying mathematical addition to music by adding note values.

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Kindergarten - 3rd

Students analyze a piece of music to identify its political, cultural, and historical messages. They discuss relationships between art, history, culture and aesthetics and examine how Hawaiian artists transmit cultural traditions, history and nationalism

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9th - 12th

Students are introduced to art and music from the Middle Ages. They examine medieval architecture, cathedral windows and illuminated manuscripts. They sing medieval songs, participate in dances of the period and listen to Gregorian chants.

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4th

Students examine how art and music help to define and unify a social movement and also how they can function as symbols of protest. They watch KQED program "And Then One Night: The Making of Dead Man Walking" and discuss what happens when art takes on a social issue.

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9th - 12th