04Visual process journal
Oct 6, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026
Musicianship Foundations
Three visual practice pages showing staff positions, clef anchors, four-beat rhythm, corrections, and a next practice goal. The starting-point check is ungraded.
Music Explorations · TSD
Show your musical thinking.
The new sequence begins Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in every section. Use diagrams, notation, listening maps, and short explanations to show an attempt, a correction, and a next step.
Use your matching Classroom assignment
Use the journal copy in Your work when Classroom provides one. Otherwise, open the new journal in your school account, choose File → Make a copy, and add your name. Attach your completed copy to the same assignment. Keep your first attempts and corrections. Paper journals may be handed in directly; a photo is optional. Classroom provides access to the Google files.
Grade 6 includes support prompts. Grade 8 includes optional extensions. Start with the core task and use your readiness to choose a challenge. No instruments, Noteflight, recording, or home equipment are required.
05Visual process journal
Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026
Staff and Clef Detectives
A labeled treble/bass staff map and an annotated original eight-note excerpt with a reading strategy.
06Visual process journal
Nov 3, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026
Rhythm Builders
A rhythm toolkit with counted notes/rests, equal-duration exchanges, and four accurate measures in 4/4.
07Visual process journal
Nov 17, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026
Read Count and Create
An original four-measure melody with accurate meter, pitch labels, a tempo choice, and expressive markings.
08Visual process journal
Dec 8, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026
Musicianship Checkpoint
A corrected reading/counting check, a simple-versus-compound comparison, and an evidence-based practice plan.
09Visual process journal
Jan 7, 2027 – Jan 15, 2027
Scales and Key Signatures
A whole/half-step map, major-scale diagrams in C G and F, and an explanation of key signature versus accidental.
10Visual process journal
Jan 20, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Melodic Patterns and Intervals
A visual scale comparison collection and two contrasting four-bar melodic drafts with explained revisions.
11Visual process journal
Feb 9, 2027 – Feb 25, 2027
Expression and Ensemble Roles
An annotated four-bar arrangement plan showing dynamics articulation phrasing and the jobs of three imagined sound sources.
12Visual process journal
Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 11, 2027
Score Study and Listening Review
A score/listening comparison and corrected musicianship check with a specific independent practice strategy.
13Visual process journal
Mar 22, 2027 – Apr 1, 2027
Genre Form and Songcraft
Two evidence-based song/score maps with cultural context and an original song plan covering form genre lyrics and sound roles.
14Visual process journal
Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
Lyric and Melody Workshop
Two contrasted four-bar draft sections, a lyric or phrase map, and a peer-feedback revision plan.
15Visual process journal
Apr 19, 2027 – May 6, 2027
Original Music on Paper
An original eight-bar core score or song sketch with form lyrics or phrase notes imagined arrangement expression and two documented revisions.
16Visual process journal
May 10, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Ensemble Transfer Portfolio
An annotated original ensemble-style excerpt a before/after practice example and a final portfolio showing how reading listening and composing support ensemble musicianship.