General Musictaught by Mrs. Shover and Mr. Miller
The general music class at WMS is required class for all sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students not enrolled in any other music class such as: band, orchestra, or choir. Each general music class, at all grade levels, is a six weeks course.
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Sixth grade general music class has four units of study. The first two units concentrate on reading, writing, and basic melodies with a discussion on the piano. The third unit exposes the students to the instruments of the orchestra. The last unit involves exploring music from other cultures.
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Seventh grade general music class has two units of study. The first unit reviews reading and writing music. Students also have the opportunity to create a melody on the computer. The second unit is an exploration into the history of Rock and Roll.
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The eighth grade general music class has three units. The first unit reviews reading and writing melodies. Along with this, students also study form, harmony, and dynamics. They use these elements to write their own masterpiece on the computer. The second unit is music history from the Classical time period to the present, including the prominent composers. The last unit explores careers in music. Students present a project after exploring careers such as: radio disc jockey, music critic, jingle writer, pop star or music agent.
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Students at WMS receive a good foundation in music even though music may not be their primary focus. We feel that students should receive a well-rounded in education in the arts as well as academics.