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- 4th - 12th
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Students study the music of Copland, Bernstein, Brubeck and Ellington. They examine phrases and instruments used in the music. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine music from Shakespeare's plays and how they indicate character and/or character traits. They try to choose a contemporary song to represent characters. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the role music played in African American history and research events of the Civil Rights movement. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students are introduced to classical music by listening to the music. They also examine how the music evolved and what the composers are trying to say. Full Review »
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- 4th - 11th
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Students discover compositional techniques through the study of a current young composer and listening examples. This 30-minute lesson is an introduction to a unit on current classical music trends. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students are provided with opportunities to develop the ability to assess how elements of music are used in a work to create images or evoke emotions. They listen to examples of program music. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students listen to a variety of Bahamian music. They sample story songs, religious music, goombay music and renowned Bahamian guitarists. Students are introduced to the historical and social context for each type of music. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students investigate how music influences individuals and society as a whole. They complete a worksheet while listening to and comparing music from the 60's with a contemporary selection. They decide if music causes violence, alcohol or drug abuse by debating the issue. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate a variety of sites to gather relevant information for a presentation about African American musical forms in this general Music lesson for middle school and high school. Resource links are provided to aid instruction. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students gain an appreciation for all types of music. They have to design and play a homemade instrument of their choice. At an assembly where the production would occur, students play in an ensemble, quartet, duo, duet, or as an individual. They also have to maket and sell their instrument, provide lessons, come up with a cost, and how much lessons would be as well. Full Review »

