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If you are looking for resources for your secondary General Music classes look no further! High school General Music teachers all know that it can be hard to find a curriculum to keep our students interested and engaged. Some students are there because of a love for music while others are in our classes just for their art credit. With the resources found in this store hopefully you can find a nice balance of fun and interesting lessons that will keep all music students running back to your class each day.
I have been teaching music for 9 years including all grades K-12. I've taught various classes including: General Music, IB Music, Choir, Vocal Lessons, and Piano. I've directed choirs for my whole career and taken my choirs abroad on European tours. I have also served as the President of my local music teacher association for the last six years.
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Middle/High School General Music - Yearlong Curriculum Bundle with Notebook
This is a yearlong curriculum for secondary general music classes. Pick and choose the order and the content that you want to cover. This product includes the interactive notebook that goes with the curriculum! 27 products included!
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Middle/High School General Music - Yearlong Curriculum Bundle
This is a yearlong curriculum for secondary general music classes. Pick and choose the order and the content that you want to cover. 27 products included! Topics: How Music Affects Our Lives Musical Elements Musical Theatre Video Game Music Music Cities of the USA Sampling Music Musical Genres Holiday Activities Performer Research Project Listening Journal and Music Analysis
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
History of the Musical Bundle - General Music Musical Theater Unit
A unit bundle for General Music that explores the history of the musical. Students will do a research project on a musical of their choice and then create an original jukebox musical that uses modern songs to tell their story. Students will build a variety of skills including: listening, researching, presenting, group work, individual work, analyzing, and defining. Each lesson comes with teacher notes that include a full lesson plan, tips, prompts, standards alignment, and rubrics. Link
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Film Music Unit - General Music Film Music Unit
This resource is a Film Music Unit that allows students to research, compose, and take on the role of a film composer. This unit culminates in a choice board activity for student choice and differentiation. Students will build a variety of skills including: listening, researching, presenting, group work, individual work, analyzing, and defining. This unit includes both digital and printable resources. Each lesson comes with teacher note that include a full lesson plan, tips, prompts,
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Music Composition
Elements of Music - Sound, Melody, Rhythm, Form, Expression Unit Bundle
A unit bundle for General Music that explores the elements of music - sound, melody, rhythm, form, and expression, and culminates in a SoundTrap composition project. Students will build a variety of skills including: listening, researching, presenting, group work, individual work, analyzing, and defining. This unit includes both digital and printable resources. Each lesson comes with teacher note that include a full lesson plan, tips, prompts, standards alignment, and rubrics. Find ea
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Editable Music Theory Curriculum & Interactive Notebook Bundle General Music
A bundle of the music theory curriculum and interactive notebook that go together. All materials are editable and available to print. Contains a yearlong curriculum and guided notes that includes: note pages, practice sheets, quizzes, and exams.
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
How Music Affects Our Lives Unit Bundle
This unit is an introductory unit for a secondary General Music class. Students will explore the ideas: songs that are significant in their lives, how music affects culture, how music impacts society, where musical preferences come from, and how to create a musical autobiography. Students will use a variety of skills including: listening, researching, presenting, group work, individual work, analyzing, and defining. This unit product includes both digital and printable resources. Each l
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
USA Musical Cities - General Music Genre Research Project
Do your students really know what kind of music comes from the USA? Through this project, students will research various cities in the USA to create a presentation that tells which music comes from where. Students will work individually or in groups to create a high quality presentation in any media that they choose. Students will act as a travel company finding musical and non-musical attractions that can be done in those cities. Students will apply real world skills to create this proje
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Middle/High School General Music - Yearlong Curriculum Bundle
Editable High School Music Theory Curriculum Bundle - General Music
A bundle of a music theory curriculum including: note names, rhythms, major and minor scales and key signatures, modes, intervals, triads, and seventh chords. All materials are editable and are a great companion to the music theory interactive notebook found in this store!
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Editable HS Interactive Notebook - Music Theory General Music Curriculum
Are you ready to get your students off of their screens and more into the content? Using an interactive notebook, students can take control over their learning once again by writing their notes and having practice on new content all in one spot. This resource is sized for a marble notebook, but these fully editable Canva or Google Slides pages can fit any size notebook you have. You will find note pages, practice pages, quizzes, and exams all in one file! This notebook is focused on music t
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Jukebox Musicals - General Music Musical Writing Project
What is a jukebox musical? Through this lesson, students will discover the musical type that is the jukebox musical. Students will create their own plot for a musical and then find well known songs that help to tell their story. Students will work either individually or in groups to create their musicals. Students will have a choice to either create a presentation for their musical or they can put their acting skills to the test to act out one of their songs and create a video. This is a
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: History of the Musical Bundle - General Music Musical Theater Unit
Editable Middle/High School General Music Curriculum - Interactive Notebook
Are you ready to get your students off of their screens and more into the content? Using an interactive notebook, students can take control over their learning once again by writing their notes and having practice on new content all in one spot. This resource is sized for a marble notebook, but these fully editable Canva or Google Slides pages can fit any size notebook you have. You will find note pages, practice pages, quizzes, and exams all in one file! This notebook is focused on a secon
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Create A Concert Program Music Class Project
Are you looking for a great post concert, end of the year, or research type of project for your ensemble? With the Create A Concert Program Project students will research pieces using online resources to create a cohesive and musically varied concert program. Students can work individually or in groups to complete this project. Students will take on the role of an ensemble director and discover the choices that go into creating a concert program. This product includes step-by-step instructio
6th - 12th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Also included in: Choir and Instrumental Ensemble Choice Board
Choir and Instrumental Ensemble Choice Board
Giving students choice to show their learning is the best way to keep students engaged. With this project students will have the choice of researching, performing, or creating. Students can work individually or in groups to complete this choice board. This is a great final project or post concert reflection. This product comes with TWO ADDITIONAL products built in. One is the Create A Concert Program Project and the Jukebox Musical Project
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Choral Manual - Sight Reading & Rhythm Reading Resource
Do you need to incorporate more sight reading into your ensemble rehearsals? With this resource, you can differentiate the level for each ensemble. Sight reading levels range from Level I - Level VI increasing with difficulty and skills needed. Rhythm reading is also included in both Duple and Triple rhythmic patterns ranging from Level I - Level IV. Presented in both a digital and printable format, students can practice using their solfege skills, rhythm syllables, and counting strategies
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Vocal Music
History of Video Game Music - General Music Lesson Plan
Do your students love video game music? With this lesson, students will understand where video game music came from and how technology has influenced the evolution of this genre of music. Students will then find their own example and analyze the piece for its musical elementsStudents will work on their analysis and writing skills in this project. It includes video examples, and student choice on which video game they want to explore. This product includes both digital and printable resou
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Video Game Music Bundle - General Music Lessons and Project
Foley - General Music Film Music Lesson
What does a Foley Artist do? Through this lesson, students will discover what a Foley Artist does and how they do their jobs. Students will then take on the role of a Foley Artist and record their own sounds for a film scene. This product includes both digital and printable resources for a variety of ways for instruction.
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Film Music Unit - General Music Film Music Unit
Video Game Music Bundle - General Music Lessons and Project
A bundle of resources about the History of Video Game Music and Writing Video Game Music. Students will explore the characteristics of video game music and how it has evolved over time.
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Performer Research Poster Project - High School General Music Project
Student choice is important in the music classroom when it comes to research and student engagement. In this project, students will research an artist/band of their choice to create an original poster that they will then present. Students will work individually or in groups to create a high quality poster. Students will apply research skills to create this project. This product comes with step-by-step instructions, a full example to show to students, and digital and printable resources
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Middle/High School General Music - Yearlong Curriculum Bundle
Editable HS Music Theory - Major/Minor Scales & Keys General Music Curriculum
This is a curriculum resource for music theory based on major and minor scales and key signatures. This is great for a general music curriculum and a music theory focused class. All materials are editable. This is a great companion to the interactive notebook file found in this store. Other Music Theory Curriculum Available: Note Names & RhythmsIntervals & Triads
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Editable High School Music Theory Curriculum Bundle - General Music
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About the store
Experience
If you are looking for resources for your secondary General Music classes look no further! High school General Music teachers all know that it can be hard to find a curriculum to keep our students interested and engaged. Some students are there because of a love for music while others are in our classes just for their art credit. With the resources found in this store hopefully you can find a nice balance of fun and interesting lessons that will keep all music students running back to your class each day.
I have been teaching music for 9 years including all grades K-12. I've taught various classes including: General Music, IB Music, Choir, Vocal Lessons, and Piano. I've directed choirs for my whole career and taken my choirs abroad on European tours. I have also served as the President of my local music teacher association for the last six years.
Teaching style
I am a teacher that likes to build community in the classroom first. Students need to feel comfortable in a music class so that they can be vulnerable wether they are singing, sharing a piece of music they wrote, or presenting on music research. I like to spend time getting to know the interests of my students so that I can incorporate their ideas into my lessons. I also am a big proponent of Project Based Learning and allowing students to build their own knowledge while I am a "guide on the side."
Awards & shining teacher moments
Bringing my choirs to perform all around Europe is one of my favorite parts of my job. My choirs have been awarded Gold markings in state festivals and local competitions.
My own education history
I earned my Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education with a Concentration in Voice and Choral Music from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. I also earned my Performance Certificate in Voice from Crane. I hold a Master of Science Degree in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology. I enjoy writing curriculum for music classes and incorporating technology wherever I can.
Additional biographical information
Besides teaching I also enjoy musical theater - both directing and performing. I have been a part of numerous musical productions and music direct at my school. We have won awards for our productions! Away from music, you can find me in my garden, listening to Podcasts and audio books, cooking, doing pottery, and enjoying time with my two cats - Chester and Dexter.
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