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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare, contrast, and reflect on reggae, punk, and ska music, and how this relates to the music of the group The English Beat. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students study how the music of Dave Matthews Band is based on jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock and roll, and rap. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students recognize and describe elements of Bob Marley's life that influenced his song writing as evidenced in the song "No Woman No Cry". They identify the elements of music characteristic of Reggae. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students compare Reggae to other musical genres and identify rhythms. They study the history and musical significance of Reggae as a musical genre. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to the music of Wyclef Jean to explore reggae. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students listen to examines of tribal African music. They participate in activities and listen to examples of the music. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the experiences of four immigrant groups. In groups, they brainstorm a list of misconceptions of those groups and discuss if they are still present today. Using maps, they locate the countries of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba and research why they left their home country. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the music of the four countries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how each generation has sought to identify itself through the music of their time. They research how these identities were formed and what influence the various genres of music have had on this formation. Students gain insight into the significance of specific historical events that have had their footprints on lyrical content, instrumentation and compelling rhythms in music for decades. 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students view a demonstration of level one of the Gigajam Course. Once students have completed the first course they will have an opportunity to play as a band. Students learn to read quarter notes. At the end of class they may be able to play the two bar vamp included in the lesson. Full Review »
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