5th Grade

 

In 5th grade music, my students will be studying various units.

Throughout the year the students will be learning about:

  • Various composers
  • Genres of music
  • Music from South Africa along with some African drumming
  • Numerous units from the new Spotlight on Music textbooks including topics such as...
    • Intervals
    • Syncopation
    • Songs/music from around the world
    • Note reading
    • Rhythm reading
    • Time signatures
    • Key signatures
  • Keyboarding
  • Opera
  • The Star Spangled Banner
In 5th grade students will be receiving a numerical grade with comments as opposed to the 1-4 rubric. Grades for your student are available through School Tool's Parent Portal.