2021-22 Middle School Course Description Guide String Orchestra


Students who play string instruments are given the opportunity to perform many styles of string ensemble/orchestral literature ranging


from


baroque to jazz. Students develop their technique and knowledge of scales and rhythms as well as their sensitivity to style and character of the music. As a community of people, members of the string orchestra learn to work together with self discipline toward a common goal: excellence in performance. Group lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis during the school day. Home practice is essential, and private lessons are encouraged. Extracurricular activities such as Select Strings, Pennsylvania Music


Educators Association District 12 string


festivals for seventh and eighth grades, and other small ensembles may be offered as enrichment opportunities for exceptionally motivated string students.


Prerequisites: (1) essential technical skills on a violin, viola, cello or double bass and (2) approval by the middle school string directors.


Classroom Music


Tis class meets 2 days per 6-day cycle for year Classroom


Music


topics, including instrumentation,


composition,


theory, music musical


students study a variety of music


history, careers,


recording, and the music industry. Building upon the skills and technologies learned in 6th grade classroom music, students will explore how to integrate their knowledge and skills to produce a variety of musical pieces, reflective of different styles, cultures, and time periods.


Physical Education (7th Grade)


Tis class meets 2 days per 6-day cycle for the entire school year


The middle school Physical Education Program provides cognitive,


affective and psychomotor


learning opportunities aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Health, Safety & Physical Education in order to gain a better appreciation, working


importance of maintaining


knowledge and understanding of the a healthy


lifestyle


through physical activity. Students engage in a wide variety of activities including team sports, cooperative games, personal fitness, lifetime pursuits, team building and indoor rock climbing.


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Classes are differentiated to meet all levels of ability and students are encouraged to optimize their participation by being prepared with a required uniform.


Technology Education (7th Grade)


Tis class meets 6 days per 6-day cycle for 1 quarter Students study communication technology along with energy and power engineering, and design. Students are engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities and concepts in energy, power and communication technologies. Students explore electrical generation, use and conservation of energy, as well as 21st century communication, technology, and product design.


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