June 11, 2012 

Grade 7:
Our goals for this week are to take up the test on the blues and complete our study of the blues.  We will discuss information about final report card marks.
During the first class of the week, we will review the test and all students will be asked to perform an improvised blues solo using the notes of the blues scale while other students play a blues background (harmony).
During the second class of the week we will learn how to apply our knowledge of chords to create a simple melody and harmony using Finale in the computer lab.

Grade 8:
Our goals for this week are to take up the STOMP test and complete the creation of our 3 sections for STOMP. We will discuss information about final report card marks.
During the first class of the week, we will review the test and all students will have time to finish the first two sections of their STOMP routines.
During the second class of the week, students will add a homophonic section and rehearse in preparation for being marked on their STOMP routine during the first music class next week.