Grade 6:
Our goals for this week are to continue exploration of "Music in My World" by sharing information about their "greatest song" using language and musical performance.
During the first class of the week, some students will perform part of their "greatest song". All students will hand in their completed "Greatest Song" worksheet which describes the musical elements used and some of the qualities from our checklist that make it great. This will act as an outline for the CD Remix project. We will review the end of Alleluia.
During the second class of the week, students will continue to perform part of their "greatest song".  Students will receive assignment information and templates for their CD project. If time permits, students will begin a new choral piece.
Homework: Work on CD project due in one week.

Grade 7:
MUSIC INSTRUMENT RENTAL NIGHT will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the music room.  A representative from Harknett Music will be at Willowdale Middle School to assist families wishing to rent an instrument for their child.
This week's goals are to demonstrate an understanding of beat, rhythm, tempo, timbre, duration and form through performance.
During the first class of the week, students will demonstrate their understanding of rhythm, beat, duration, by performing their 4 measure Composition #1 in class for a mark. If time permits, they will work with a partner to create a duet and/or quartet which they will perform to demonstrate independence.
During the second class of the week, students will receive a music glossary and will review the terms covered to date. They will continue to work on their duet/quartet, adding timbre and form, and perform it to demonstrate independence.
Homework: STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO ACQUIRE A MOUTHPIECE FOR THEIR ASSIGNED INSTRUMENT BY THE END OF THE WEEK. Students should be able to perform their rhythmic composition #1 alone and in groups independently.

Grade 8:
This is practise week 7 in term 1. Students should be practising twice outside of class.
Our goal for this week is to complete "Sousa Times Twosa" by increasing the tempo, and adding dynamic contrast. Students who would like to perform this piece at the Remembrance Day Assembly must demonstrate their musicianship in class by the end of the week. In addition, students will be using their war sounds to plan and rehearse their original war compositions.
During our first class, students will be assessed on their playing of "Sousa Times Twosa" and will work on using an increased tempo and contrasting dynamics. If time permits, students will rejoin their composing groups to begin planning their war composition.
During our second class, students will work in groups to select and organize their war melodies/sounds to create a composition which communicates a message with a clear beginning, middle and end. Students will use the steps in the creative process to complete their project and be prepared to perform next week.
Homework: practise Sousa with new tempo and dynamics.