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Taking the “General” Out of Middle School General Music!

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Middle schoolers will sing the praises of this music program. The resource, designed as an overview for music instructors, is loaded with ideas, activities, and links. Not a sour note in the packet. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • The overview could be used as the basis of a new program or the ideas could be easily integrated into an existing music program
Classroom Considerations
  • The programs is designed for a quarter rotation system, with 42-minute class periods meeting every day for nine weeks
  • Some of the activities require the GarageBand app
  • In addition to activities appropriate for all middle school grades, specific suggestions are included for fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders
Pros
  • Participants keep music journals and listening logs, review CDs, and use the GarageBand app
Cons
  • None