8th Grade Music is an in-depth look at musical cultures throughout the world and history.  The 9-week course details various careers in the business of music, global musical styles (including popular, folk, and art musics), and the history of Western music in Europe and America.

We use the Silver Burdett Making Music book series.

We also utilize a Google website for our Song Review Project:  https://sites.google.com/site/hopewellmusic8/

We adhere to The Three P's:

Student grades are reflected by written and turned-in work.  Missed worksheets and classwork caused by an absence (participation points) only need made-up if it applies directly to the quiz or project.  Quizzes and projects are to be completed in class with allotted time.  Rarely will homework be given, and only in the extreme case that work could not be completed during classtime.

Participation grades (worksheets, small group activities) comprise 25% of the final grade.

Quiz/Project grades (three unit quizzes, one individual research project) comprise 75% of the final grade.

Parents and students are encouraged to visit Hopewell's Power Student website often to track progress in the course.