Author: Andrea Cross

Mrs. Andrea Cross
General Music, Band & Musicals
Guardian Angels Catholic School
Teacher Background
Bachelor of Music Education: Kansas State University
Years of Experience: 2
Music Curriculum
The GA music curriculum is based upon the Michigan Standards for Music Education and the Arts. The following music concepts will be introduced in Preschool and Kindergarten, further developed in grades 1-5, and continually expanded in grades 6-8:
Rhythm
Melody
Harmony
Tone Color
Form
Expression
Music’s role in our Catholic faith.
Connection of music to world culture and other content areas
Band
Students in the 5th-8th grades will have the option of joining one of the bands. Students in 4th grade will participate in pre-band. We have pre-band, beginning band and advanced band. Placement is dependent upon ability and prior experience.
Textbook
General Music/Choir: Making Music K-8 (Silver Burdett)
Band: Essential Elements 2000 (Books 1 and 2)
Performances
There are three opportunities for student performances during the school year:
Wednesday December 16th, 6pm FBAC: Christmas Concert (PreK-8th Grade)
Thursday & Friday March 17th & 18th FBAC: Spring Musical (Academy)
Wednesday May 11th, 6:30pm FBAC: Spring Concert (PreK-5th Grade)
*Letters will be sent home prior to the Christmas & Spring Concerts with a parent slip reminding families of the date and time.*
Grading Procedures
Conduct Grade: Students attend music twice per week. Each class period they will receive one free warning, if the negative behavior persists, the student will receive a behavior mark for that class period. At the end of the quarter behavior marks will be counted and their conduct grade will be lowered once for every 4 marks.
Academic Category Percent of Grade
Concert Participation (or equivalent project) 35%
Daily Classroom Participation 40%
Classroom/homework assignments 25%