Music Class Info for 2020-2021

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5th and 6th Grade Music:

Music is a required for all 5th and 6th grade students. Our Music Teaching Team (3 music teachers) will take a grade level and divide them up into 3 music classes. These classes will meet 2 times per week for music. The music classes are Choir, Band and Orchestra.

The student survey link above is to help us get information and input in placing student in one of those music classes. For those 5th grade students interested in beginning band class, the 2019-2020 school year is a transition year and as so until equipment becomes available, instrument choice and availability will be constrained. The Salt Lake City School District provides a music program that is available at no cost. However, those who are very interested in traditional band or orchestra instrument may consider instrument rental if it is an option, in order to fulfill a preferred instrument choice or class placement. Instrument rentals tend to provide high quality equipment that tends to lead to a better experience, but again, renting an instrument is not required. If you decide to rent, we recommend instrument rental through...(Click for link) 

Summerhayes Music (801-268-4446),
Riverton Music (801-255-8300) or
Bert Murdock Music (801-562-5139).
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6th Grade Choir 

Mrs Sorensen's 6th grade music class has an emphasis on singing. Students explore a variety of music styles though vocal music, playing instruments like drums and xylophones. Students will learn to sing in tune and match pitch as well as learn simple two and three part harmony. Students will learn rhythm through choreography and other body movement. Students will learn read and to play simple rhythmic and melodic patterns on instruments.
Music Class Goals & Objectives for all classes 4th, 5th and 6th grade.
*Produce a beautiful tone - Includes: demonstrating correct playing position, including the position of the instrument and the right and left hands, etc. Matching the correct pitch with the voice.
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*Demonstrating technical performance skills, for example practice & perform with habits that enable accurate intonation, demonstrate appropriate bowing techniques, playing and singing posture etc.

*Demonstrate notational literacy: Identify and define standard notation terms and symbols for pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, articulation, and expression.  

*Demonstrate productive rehearsal habits:  come to rehearsal prepared, do your best, and respect others; assist in the care of facilities and equipment; take care of instrument; etc.   

​*Perform varied repertoire:  Perform acceptably in public, demonstrate ability to follow the conductor, display performance etiquette, etc. 
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Mr Davies Music Classes

6th Grade Beginning Band. 
This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play band instruments such as Flute, Clarinet Alto Sax*, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone* Percussion Mallets, and Drum.  Study includes the care of cleaning of band instrument. It includes  developing tone, through muscle motor development. It includes learning how to read music. This class will teach responsibility with developing cooperation with others. 
6th Grade Orchestra This course provides opportunities for students to develop their musical potential and aesthetic understanding through learning to play orchestral string instruments such as violin, *viola, *cello and *string bass (*limeted).  Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music, the building of technical skills, team spirit, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will strengthen listening skills and their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances.
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Music Classes

Beginning Band
Choir
Beginning Orchestra
What is General Music? 
Playing Orff and percussion
Listening
Playing Recorder
Exploring our singing voice