Information about General Music Assessment
The General Music area is an ever changing and growing segment of school music programs. General music is a broad subject topic that is applied to any non-performance based courses offered in a school. It is through general music offerings that music programs may approach and impact the vast majority of the school population which is not involved in traditional performance based music ensembles. The primary goal of general music courses is to expand students cultural awareness, provide outlets for creativity, and promote the consumption off all types of music. In this section of assessmusic.com, teachers will find resources for developing their own general music courses as well as assessment tools that may be employed. We will address the topics of AP Music Theory, Composition, Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele. These topics just scratch the surface of general music in our schools and we would encourage you to continue to explore other great options such as Music History, Music Appreciation, Jazz History, Rock & Roll Methods, Musical Theatre Studies, and Music & Media.
AP MUSIC THEORY
AP Music Theory courses are intended for high school students, preferably with a junior or senior standing. Additionally, students should have strong background in music theory prior to taking the course as it is designed to function as a collegiate level course. The course is an extensive survey of the realm of music theory and also includes extensive aural skills training. In addition to the materials of this section, please visit our music theory assessment section.
AP Music Theory courses are intended for high school students, preferably with a junior or senior standing. Additionally, students should have strong background in music theory prior to taking the course as it is designed to function as a collegiate level course. The course is an extensive survey of the realm of music theory and also includes extensive aural skills training. In addition to the materials of this section, please visit our music theory assessment section.
COMPOSITION
Composition is a tremendous avenue for students that have and do not have experience in performing ensembles to create their own music. Use of technology has eased this process a great deal as compared to the days of just paper and pencil. In this section you will find tools for creating music instantly as well as traditional tools. This section contains resources that are available for free as well as paid resources.
Composition is a tremendous avenue for students that have and do not have experience in performing ensembles to create their own music. Use of technology has eased this process a great deal as compared to the days of just paper and pencil. In this section you will find tools for creating music instantly as well as traditional tools. This section contains resources that are available for free as well as paid resources.
GUITAR
Guitar programs at the middle and high schools levels are consistently growing in popularity throughout the country. Guitar classes provide the opportunity for students to explore fundamentals of music performance, theory, and history through a venue other than the traditional large ensembles offered at many schools. In this section you will find both paid and free resources that can be utilized for your class.
Guitar programs at the middle and high schools levels are consistently growing in popularity throughout the country. Guitar classes provide the opportunity for students to explore fundamentals of music performance, theory, and history through a venue other than the traditional large ensembles offered at many schools. In this section you will find both paid and free resources that can be utilized for your class.
PIANO
While piano in the general music classroom is certainly not a new idea, many of the resources that we may utilize today are as a result in advances in technology. Traditional methods do need to be used in the classroom, but supplemental materials as a result of technology can help students better understand materials and practice at home! This section contains resources that are free as well as paid resources.
While piano in the general music classroom is certainly not a new idea, many of the resources that we may utilize today are as a result in advances in technology. Traditional methods do need to be used in the classroom, but supplemental materials as a result of technology can help students better understand materials and practice at home! This section contains resources that are free as well as paid resources.
UKULELE
Closely related to the guitar and gaining equal popularity in the general music classroom is the ukulele. The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of the machete (a small, guitar-like instrument). Just like guitar, ukulele can be used to learn music performance, theory, and history. It is an excellent learning tool for all age levels, but particularly younger students that may not have large enough hands for a classical guitar. In this section you will find both paid and free resources to utilize in your classroom.
Closely related to the guitar and gaining equal popularity in the general music classroom is the ukulele. The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of the machete (a small, guitar-like instrument). Just like guitar, ukulele can be used to learn music performance, theory, and history. It is an excellent learning tool for all age levels, but particularly younger students that may not have large enough hands for a classical guitar. In this section you will find both paid and free resources to utilize in your classroom.
GENERAL MUSIC RUBRICS
In this section you will find rubrics for use in general music classrooms. These are just general rubrics that may be utilized as they are or modified to fit your needs. This set of rubrics is certainly not all the rubrics to be used through a school year, but just a few to get your creative juices flowing!
In this section you will find rubrics for use in general music classrooms. These are just general rubrics that may be utilized as they are or modified to fit your needs. This set of rubrics is certainly not all the rubrics to be used through a school year, but just a few to get your creative juices flowing!