8th Grade Music- Course Description and Expectations

Ms. Rubinlicht- ext. 5069

Course Description: The eighth grade General Music curriculum is designed to develop performance, research, composing and listening skills. Students will have music for 12 weeks and will examine the following.

  1. Exploration of Popular Music Genres and History
  2. Culminating technology/research project with our Pop Music Unit.
  3. Perform, compose and play on the bells, keyboards, guitars and other percussion instruments
  4. Listen to and analyze various genres of music including Classical, Rock, Programmatic, and Jazz.
  5. Use various technological tools to create, arrange and compose music.

Supplies: In order to be successful, students need to be prepared for each class by bringing the following items:

  1. 3-ring binder (no bigger than 2”)
  2. Pens and Pencils
  3. Personal Headphones (optional)
  4. USB/Flash drive for projects/assignments (optional)
  5. All completed assignments or work

Grading:Grades are updated weekly and based on the following:

  1. Tests/Quizzes, Keyboard/Bells and Guitar Playing tests (35%)
  2. Projects/Group work (35%)
  3. In class/Homework assignments (15%)
  4. Classroom participation/behavior(15%)

Please refer to Power School to access student grades.

Expectations and Policies: In order to achieve and accomplish his/her highest potential during 8th grade music, we have set forth the following classroom procedures.

  • Students will be respectful and follow the expectations posted in the music room.
  • All assignments must be completed by the due date given, including playing tests.
  • Team Policy: Any assignment/project handed in one day late may result in a 10% reduction of grade, two days late may result in 50% reduction of grade, and zero points may be given on the third day after any assignment/ project is due.
  • Students who are absent for any reason are RESPONSIBLE to make up any work/info they may have missed. Due dates and work can be found at
  • I am available duringPACE period (Black days) and after school by appointment
  • Do your best, HAVE FUN, and see me if you need any help or have any questions or concerns regarding assignments, due dates, project information etc.
  • Please refer to my website for all classroom information

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