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Music 7th–8th (5001)


Grade Range:
 7–8
 Prerequisites:
 None
 Course duration:
 One semester; may also be taught as a six-, nine-, or 12-week portion of an 18-week wheel course. May be repeated for credit
Course Description:
 This course provides students with a common core of musical knowledge through experience-based music involvement and balanced music study. The course stresses participation through active listening and through problem solving related to music. A fundamental knowledge of what music is and what makes music is essential in the education of the student.

State Course Code(s):
 9290 - Music General/Classroom/Exploratory (Departmentalized K-8)
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Site-selected choral texts and other music materials.
SDUSD VAPA Core Learnings, 2005.