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Middle School Music Appreciation
Middle School Music Appreciation
Best suited for 6th-8th Graders
Guided Listening Units
Students will listen to music from a variety of genres and time periods. Along the way they will explore instrument families, composers, and musical notation. Students with or without musical knowledge will benefit from this class. All units will be presented via a slideshow with follow-along worksheets. Students may have some work to complete at home. All presentations will be available via Google Classroom or printed at request. At the end of the school term, students will have a new appreciation for the music around them.
Schedule & Supplies
Schedule & Supplies
Classes run August to May on Tuesdays for 50 minutes. Approximately 33 class meetings.
Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 49 Varden Dr, Aiken
Cost: $30 one-time non-refundable registration/material fee
$200 a year (or $25 over 8 months - payments begins in September)
Supplies needed: 1 inch binder, pencil pouch, 2 pencils, color pencils, loose leaf paper
Included in the material fee: Access to classroom instruments & the following curriculum
2026-2027 Curriculum A
Music Theory
Carnival of the Animals
The Planets
The Star Spangled Banner
And more!...
Boomwhackers
Pirates of Penzance
2025-26 Curriculum C
Music 101 - Intro to Music!
Music Genres
Beginner Music Theory
Music from Around the World
And more!...
Boomwhackers
Classical Genre
Rock 'n Roll
2024-25 Curriculum B
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Music for Summer
Music for Fall
Music for Winter
Music for Spring
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Assignments:
(this information will be updated by the end of the day on Wednesdays)
April 14
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 6: Rock n Roll
Lesson 2: Beatles
Boomwhackers
Assignments due April 21
Complete Worksheets
1960s Music
The Ed Sullivan Show
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
April payment Due
April 21 - Anything But a Backpack Day - No backpacks allowed - carry your gear in something more creative!
Register for next year
March 24
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 6: Rock n Roll
Lesson 1: Elvis
Jail House Rock listening map
Boomwhackers
Assignments due March 31
Complete Worksheets
1950s Music
Elvis Presley
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
March Payment Due
March 31 - National Crayon Day - Wear your favorite color from head to toe
March 17
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 5: Classical Genre
Lesson 5: Review
Four Corners
Boomwhackers
Assignments due March 24
Complete Worksheets
Classical Genre Assessment
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
March Payment Due
March 31 - National Crayon Day - Wear your favorite color from head to toe
March 10
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 5: Classical Genre
Lesson 4: The Romantic and Modern Era
Follow along Era worksheet
Boomwhackers
Assignments due March 3
Complete Worksheets
Robert Schumann
Claude Debussy
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
March Payment Due
March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day - Wear Green or Dress like a Leprechaun
March 3
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 5: Classical Genre
Lesson 3: The Classical Era!
Follow along Mozart worksheet
Boomwhackers
Assignments due March 10
Complete Worksheets
Ludwig von Beethoven
Franz Joseph Haydn
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
March Payment Due
March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day - Wear Green or Dress like a Leprechaun
February 24
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 5: Classical Genre
Lesson 2: The Renaissance and Baroque Eras
Follow along worksheet
Boomwhackers
Assignments due March 3
Complete Worksheets
Johann Sebastian Bach
Francois Couperin
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
March Payment Due
March 03 - Music in our Schools Month - Wear a musical outfit or represent your favorite musical group
February 17
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 5: Classical Genre
Lesson 1: Overview
Boomwhackers
Assignments due February 24
Complete Worksheets
Ancient Music to the Middle Ages
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
February Payment Due
March 03 - Music in our Schools Month - Wear a musical outfit or represent your favorite musical group
February 10
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 4: Music from Around the World
Lesson 5: Review
Boomwhackers
Assignments due February 17
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Music from Around the World Review
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
February Payment Due
February 17 - Stuffy Day - Bring your favorite stuffed friend to learn by your side
January 27
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 4: Music from Around the World
Lesson 4: Music of Australia and Ireland
Assignments due February 13
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Reading Comprehension - Australian Music & Irish Music
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
January Payment Due
Februrary 03 - No Music Class
February 03 - Who loves to read? - Represent your favorite book character with a costume or other accessories
January 20
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 4: Music from Around the World
Lesson 3: Music of the Caribbean and Russia
Assignments due January 27
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Reading Comprehension - Caribbean Music
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
January Payment Due
Februrary 03 - No Music Class
February 03 - Who loves to read? - Represent your favorite book character with a costume or other accessories
January 13
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 4: Music from Around the World
Lesson 2: India and Mexico
Assignments due January 20
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Music of India
Music of Mexico
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
January Payment Due
January 20 - Uniform Day - Wear the uniform of a group that you belong to - Scouts? Sports? Musical? Other?
January 6
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 4: Music from Around the World
Lesson 1: Africa and China
Assignments due January 13
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Music of Africa
Music of Asia
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
January Payment Due
January 20 - Uniform Day - Wear the uniform of a group that you belong to - Scouts? Sports? Musical? Other?
November 18
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 3: Music Theory - Staves, Clefs, and Note Values
Lesson 5: Review - Escape Room
Assignments due December 2
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
None
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
November 25 - Happy Thanksgiving - No School
December payment due
December 9 - Wear your favorite Christmas clothes and accessories
November 11
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 3: Music Theory - Staves, Clefs, and Note Values
Lesson 5: Review - Escape Room
Assignments due November 18
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Music Theory Review Questions
Music Theory Unit Assessment
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
November 25 - Happy Thanksgiving - No School
December 9 - Wear your favorite Christmas clothes and accessories
November 4
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 3: Music Theory - Staves, Clefs, and Note Values
Lesson 4: Major and Minor
Assignments due November 11
November 11 - Veterans’ Day - Thank our Veterans by wearing military or patriotic outfit
November payment due
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Guided Pitch Reading - Bass Clef
Bass Practice
Reverse Bass Drills
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
October 28
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 3: Music Theory - Staves, Clefs, and Note Values
Lesson 3: The Music Alphabet & Measures!
Assignments due November 4
November 11 - Veterans’ Day - Thank our Veterans by wearing military or patriotic outfit
November payment due
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Guided Pitch Reading - Treble Clef
Treble Practice
Reverse Treble Drills
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
October 21
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 3: Music Theory - Staves, Clefs, and Note Values
Lesson 2: All About Rests
Assignments due October 28
Next Spirit Day: October 28 - Who Are You? - Wear a costume and let your friends guess who you represent (no full face coverings please)
October payment due
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Rest Values
Note and Rest Values
Identifying Notes and Rests
Notes and Rests Math
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
October 14
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit 3: Music Theory - Staves, Clefs, and Note Values
Lesson 1: Staves, Clefs, and Note Values
Assignments due October 21
Next Spirit Day: October 28 - Who Are You? - Wear a costume and let your friends guess who you represent (no full face coverings please)
October payment due
Complete Unit 2 Assessments
Complete Music Theory Worksheets
Lesson 1: Note Review Worksheet!
Know your notes and rests
Note values
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
October 7
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit: Musical Genres
Lesson 3: Rock 'n Roll
Assignments due October 14
Next Spirit Day: October 14 - Farm Day - Wear a costume or shirt that represents your favorite farm person or animal
October payment due
Complete Musical Genre Worksheets
Lesson 4: Country Music
Dolly Parton
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
September 30
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit: Musical Genres
Lesson 3: Rock 'n Roll
Assignments due October 7
Next Spirit Day: October 14 - Farm Day - Wear a costume or shirt that represents your favorite farm animal
October payment due
Read slides - Boomwackers Introduction
Complete Musical Genre Worksheets
Lesson 3: Rock 'n Roll
Rock 'n Roll Questions
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
September 23
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit: Musical Genres
Lesson 2: Classical
Next Spirit Day: September 30 - Super Hero Day - Represent your favorite super hero with a shirt or costume
September payment due
Assignments due September 30
Complete Musical Genre Worksheets
Lesson 2: Classical
Meet Mr. Mozart
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
September 16
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Unit: Musical Genres
Lesson 1: Jazz and Blues
Next Spirit Day: September 30 - Super Hero Day - Represent your favorite super hero with a shirt or costume
September payment due
Assignments due September 23
Complete Musical Genre Worksheets
Lesson 1: Jazz & Blues
Jazz Musician Word-search
Slideshow & Worksheets are available in Google Classroom
September 9
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Music 101
Lesson 4: Instrument Families
Percussion
Review game - Jeopardy
Next Spirit Day: September 16 - Sports Day - Wear your favorite sports team gear
September payment due
Assignments due September 16
Assignment
Complete Music 101 Worksheets
Lesson 4 - Music 101 Unit Assessment
Slideshow is available in Google Classroom
September 2
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Music 101
Lesson 3: Instrument Families
Woodwind
Brass
Strings
Next Spirit Day: September 16 - Sports Day - Wear your favorite sports team gear
September payment due
Assignments due September 9
Assignment
Complete Music 101 Worksheets
Lesson 3
Find the Missing Instrument Parts
The Case of the Missing Case
Places, Please
Musical Instrument, Word Search
Slideshow is available in Google Classroom
August 26
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Music 101
Lesson 2: The Power of Music
Where music can be found
How music affects the brain and body
Music and Marketing
Boomwhakers
Introduction
Next Spirit Day: September 2 - Cartoon Day - Represent your favorite cartoon character with a shirt or costume
September payment due
Assignments due September 2
Assignment
Complete Music 101 Worksheets
Lesson 2: The Power of Music
Slideshow is available in Google Classroom
August 19
FYI Topics discussed this week:
Classroom Rules & Syllabus
Music 101
L.1: Why Music? Traditional vs Non Traditional Instruments; Pitched vs Non-Pitched Instruments
Next Spirit Day: September 2 - Cartoon Day - Represent your favorite cartoon character with a shirt or costume
Assignments due August 26
Assignment - Complete Music 101 Worksheet - Lesson 1: What is Music?
Slideshow is available in Google Classroom
Assignments due August 19
Next Spirit Day: August 19: Hawaiian Day - Wear a Hawaiian or floral shirt
Return signed parent letter
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Get supplies ready for class
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