1. Welcome to Music! (9/5) MavMark #1, 9/3 : Copy & Answer the following: 1.What was your favorite thing we covered in the Instruments of the Orchestra chapter? 2.What was your least favorite activity? 3.Is there anything you want me to go over before today’s test? Tonight’s Homework : – Finish workbook page on Calypso music.

2. Welcome to Music! (9/5) MavMark #2, 9/5 : Copy & Answer the following: 1.Do you think people around the world listen to the same type of music as us? Why or why not? 2.List 1 island that is south of Florida. Tonight’s Homework : – Finish workbook page on Calypso music.

3. Welcome to Music! (9/5) MavMark #3, 9/9 : Copy & Answer the following: 1.Calypso music originated in which 2 islands? 2.Slaves sang Calypso for what 3 purposes? 3.What is their main instrument? What is it made from? 4.What is the process called where you create “dents”? 5.Who is the King of Calypso? Tonight’s Homework : Finish crossword puzzle. Upcoming Quiz: Mon, Sept 15

4. Welcome to Music! (9/5) MavMark #4, 9/11 : Copy & Answer the following: 1.The classical guitar was invented in ______. 2.What is the main drum from Cuba? 3.What type of music comes from Mexico? 4.The Samba dancers are judged during which famous Brazilian festival? Tonight’s Homework : Study for Quiz Mon, Sept 15, on Calypso & Spanish music.

5. Welcome to Music! (9/15) MavMark #5, 9/15 : Copy & Answer the following: 1.Carnival is a religious festival celebrated before which holiday? In which country? 2.Mariachi music always consists of 3 things: __, __, ___. 3.What is the famous dance that came from Spain? 4.What famous song was featured in Beatle Juice? Who wrote this song? Tonight’s Homework :

6. Welcome to Music! (9/17) MavMark #6, 9/17 : Copy & Answer the following: 1.What 4 areas make up the “United Kingdom?” 2.What do you already know about this area? (List as many facts as you know—person with the most gets candy.) 3.What kind of government do they have? Who is in charge? Tonight’s Homework : Finish classwork on Celtic music.

7. Welcome to Music! (9/19) MavMark #7, 9/19 : Copy & Answer the following: 1.Men in Scotland wear plaid skirts known as___. 2.What is the #1 genre of music from this area? 3.Which famous show made Irish dancing popular? 4.What are the 3 most important instruments in Celtic music? Tonight’s Homework : Review notes for Quiz next Thursday.

8. Welcome to Music! (9/23) MavMark #8, 9/23 : Pick up the “Bucket Performance—Self Assessment” worksheet from front stand. Answer each question in a complete sentence about our performances on Friday. Tonight’s Homework : Study for Quiz on Thursday. Coming soon… Chapter TEST—Thur, Oct. 9

9. Welcome to Music! (9/25) MavMark #9, 9/25 : Today is your Quiz on Celtic & Australian music. Copy & Answer: 1.What kind of music is the United Kingdom famous for? 2.What are their main instruments? 3.Describe the music of the Australian aboriginals. 4.What country do you want to study next? Tonight’s Homework : Write these important dates in your planner/phone: Chapter Test—Oct 9. Night of the Arts—Thur, Oct 23 rd.

10. Welcome to Music! (9/29) MavMark #10, 9/29 : Copy & Answer: In India… 1. What is the main mode of transportation? 2. What is the large temple called? 3. Which instrument is used to charm cobras? 4. What is the difference b/t a guitar and a sitar? Tonight’s Homework : – Study for QUIZ—next class (all 3 of these Quizzes combined will count as your 9 weeks’ Exam). – MavMark Check NEXT class. – Practice your Drumming Music 1 time at home. (You can download the beats in the background from my website.)