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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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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 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
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
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
Editable High School Music Theory Note Names & Rhythms General Music Curriculum
This is a curriculum resource for music theory based on note names and rhythms. 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: Minor/Major Scales & Key SignaturesIntervals & Triads
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Editable High School Music Theory Curriculum Bundle - General Music
Editable High School Music Theory - Intervals & Triads General Music Curriculum
This is a curriculum resource for music theory based on intervals and triads. 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 & RhythmsMinor/Major Scales & Key Signatures
6th - 12th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Editable High School Music Theory Curriculum Bundle - General Music
Sampling Project - General Music SoundTrap Composition Project
Why do artists sample other songs in their own compositions? In this project, students will create an original composition using sampling techniques. The paid version of SoundTrap is not needed for this project!Students will find a sample of their choice after identifying the characteristics of what makes a good sample. Using their sample, students will create a fully recognized piece of music that includes the musical elements.
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Middle/High School General Music - Yearlong Curriculum Bundle
History of Film Music - General Music Film Music Lesson
What is the history of film music? Through this lesson, students will learn about the history of film music, the inventors, and how early films included music. Students will see the evolution of film music through time.Students will then find a silent film and compose their own original music for the film. Students will get to use online composing software (free) and film editing software (free) 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
Musical Autobiography - A General Music Profile Project
This culminating activity has students reflecting on their own lives and creating a musical profile for themselves. Students will create a presentation, in any form of media that they choose, that outlines their musical life. Students will answer the questions: "Is music a universal language?," "How does music impact society?," "Where do your musical preferences come from?," and "Why is music used in a culture?" To help with their profile, students will also interview a family member and f
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: How Music Affects Our Lives Unit Bundle
Musical Preferences - A Music Class Experiment
Are our musical preferences hardwired into our brains or does our environment affect us? Through this lesson, students will participate in a class experiment where they will find out where our musical preferences come from. Students will participate in a full experiment that includes an experiment introduction, a pre-survey, a listening example experiment, and then a conclusion activity. Students will be able to determine where our musical preferences come from based on scientific facts.
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: How Music Affects Our Lives Unit Bundle
SoundTrap Composition - A General Music Music Technology Composition Project
This culminating activity has students using all of the elements of music to create an original piece of music using the online resource, SoundTrap. The paid version of SoundTrap is not required to make this project successful! Students will mindfully create a piece of music that include the elements of music: sound, melody, rhythm, form, and expression. Through inclusion of these elements, students can guarantee that they have written a successful piece of music. You might also be interes
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Elements of Music - Sound, Melody, Rhythm, Form, Expression Unit Bundle
History of the Musical - General Music Musical Background and Research Project
Do your students enjoy musical theater or is this a new idea for some of them? Through this lesson, students will learn about the history of musical theater and then do an in depth research project on a musical of their choice. Having choice of their own musical ensures that students will be engaged in what they are researching since they chose the topic. Students will work individually or in groups to create a high quality presentation filled with specific information about their chosen m
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: History of the Musical Bundle - General Music Musical Theater Unit
Elements of Music - Rhythm & Form, and Compositions
How do we describe rhythm vs meter in a piece of music? How do we classify different musical forms? Through this lesson, students will build their knowledge on the various rhythmic types and form classifications. Students will then work together to create a rhythmic group performance to a song of their choice. This product can be done in a flipped classroom environment if the teacher chooses. Students can work through the Action Sheet at their own pace with some instruction from the teach
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Elements of Music - Sound, Melody, Rhythm, Form, Expression Unit Bundle
Music and Mood - General Music Film Music Lesson
How does music affect the mood of a film scene? Students will watch various film scenes and analyze how the music affects the overall mood of the scene. Students will then take a film scene of their choice (or a self created one) and change the mood of the scene by putting that scene with new music. This product includes both digital and printable resources for a variety of ways for instruction.
6th - 12th
Art, Music, Music Composition
Also included in: Film Music Unit - General Music Film Music Unit
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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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