Class Materials
In the Spotlight:
Marshmello (born 1992)
Works:
***​ Happier
*** Alone
*** Blocks
*** Stars
*** Magic
Fun Facts:
*** His career started with him sharing his music on Soundcloud and being shared by successful musicians such as Skrillex!
*** His music video for “Alone” received over 1.06 billion views by December 2018; and was his first to debut on the Billboard Hot 100!
*** He wears a custom helmet for public appearances and his identity (Christopher Comstock) was not confirmed until 2017!
*** He has multiple certified multi-platinum songs in several countries!
*** He produced a lot of pop music with other artists, but in 2024 announced he would be returning to his roots - EDM music!
3rd Grade:
Concepts Covered:
Instrument Families, African Drumming/Djembes, World Music, Rhythms, Sight-Singing, Solfege, Dynamics, AB/ABA/Rondo/Themes and Variations Forms, Reading Musical Road Maps, Voice Exploration, Movement Exploration, Drums Alive!, Orff Instruments, Singing in Rounds/Partner Songs, Ostinatos, Character Pieces/Character Development in Theatrical Settings
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March 26th, 2026 @ 7pm, PAC
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4th Grade:
Concepts Covered:
Treble Clef, Recorders, World Music, Rhythms, Sight-Singing, Solfege, Dynamics, 12-Bar Blues, AB/ABA/Rondo/Themes and Variations/Song Forms, Reading Musical Road Maps, Voice Exploration, Movement Exploration, Drums Alive!, Orff Instruments, Singing in Rounds/Partner Songs, Singing in Harmonies, Ostinatos, Character Pieces/Character Development in Theatrical Settings
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February 19th, 2026 @ 7pm, PAC
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5th Grade:
Concepts Covered:
Treble Clef, Bass Clef, Ledger Lines, Ukuleles, Pianos, World Music, Rhythms, Sight-Singing, Solfege, Dynamics, AB/ABA/Rondo/Themes and Variations/Song/Sonata Forms, Reading Musical Road Maps, Singing in Harmonies, 12-Bar Blues, Voice Exploration, Movement Exploration, Drums Alive!, Found Sounds, Orff Instruments, Ostinatos, Character Pieces/Character Development in Theatrical Settings, Rock and Roll
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