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American Music

Author: Linda Sullivan and Sandy Caswell

Grade Level: High School Band and Grades 4/5

Overview:The focus of this unit is to study the history of music in the United States. Students will identify major stylistic components of American music, align music with specific historical events, and participate in a joint presentation to share music they study.

Connection to NYS Learning Standards: ELA Standard 1 Language for Information and Understanding, Standard 3 Critical Analysis and Evaluation; Arts Standard 1 Creating, Performing, Participating in the Arts, Standard 2 Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources, Standard 3 Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art, Standard 4 Developing a Cultural Understanding.

Connection to District Learning Standards: Critical Thinker, Lifelong Learner, Effective Communicator, Responsible Citizen