Welcome to Music with Ms. Russo!
Please click on the tab for your class or homework to find your new GOogle Classroom code
Remote Learning Welcome Letter
I will be utilizing a Google Classroom for all classes throughout the school closure period.
Directions to login to Google classroom:
MUSIC 603 CODE:53BMMLL
MUSIC 601 CODE:MLD2B4W
MUSIC 619 CODE:N6PEMF4
RETELLING HISTORY(7TH&8TH)CODE:H6FAA5H
CHOIR CODE:NMMOELW
XANADU JR. CODE:VTCWQ7A
Please read this document to help you understand how to access assignments and upload classwork.
Please email me the last homework assigned for credit. After listed HW assignments from last week, everything will now be on google classroom.
If you have any questions please reach out through email. Drusso15@schools.nyc.gov.
Remote Learning Welcome Letter
I will be utilizing a Google Classroom for all classes throughout the school closure period.
Directions to login to Google classroom:
- Go to classroom.google.com and click Sign In. Sign in with your Google Account. For example, you@ms890.org and password
- On the Classes page, click Add. Join class.
- Enter the code for your class and click Join.
Codes for my classes
MUSIC 603 CODE:53BMMLL
MUSIC 601 CODE:MLD2B4W
MUSIC 619 CODE:N6PEMF4
RETELLING HISTORY(7TH&8TH)CODE:H6FAA5H
CHOIR CODE:NMMOELW
XANADU JR. CODE:VTCWQ7A
Please read this document to help you understand how to access assignments and upload classwork.
Please email me the last homework assigned for credit. After listed HW assignments from last week, everything will now be on google classroom.
If you have any questions please reach out through email. Drusso15@schools.nyc.gov.
GENERAL MUSIC
TOPIC:THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY
MUSIC 602 CODE:DMVXNNE
MUSIC 603 CODE:53BMMLL
MUSIC 601 CODE:MLD2B4W
MUSIC 619 CODE:N6PEMF4
STUDENTS WILL INVESTIGATE THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY TO UNCOVER WHY THEY ARE SO POPULAR THROUGH ANALYSIS OF EACH SONG'S HISTORICAL BACKGROUND, LYRICS, AND COVERS. STUDENTS WILL DO THIS WHILE EXPLORING MUSICAL CONCEPTS SUCH AS RHYTHM, TEMPO, DYNAMICS, FORM, AND SONG STRUCTURE. BY THE END OF THE YEAR, STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH WRITING AND LISTENING.
TOPIC:THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY
MUSIC 602 CODE:DMVXNNE
MUSIC 603 CODE:53BMMLL
MUSIC 601 CODE:MLD2B4W
MUSIC 619 CODE:N6PEMF4
STUDENTS WILL INVESTIGATE THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY TO UNCOVER WHY THEY ARE SO POPULAR THROUGH ANALYSIS OF EACH SONG'S HISTORICAL BACKGROUND, LYRICS, AND COVERS. STUDENTS WILL DO THIS WHILE EXPLORING MUSICAL CONCEPTS SUCH AS RHYTHM, TEMPO, DYNAMICS, FORM, AND SONG STRUCTURE. BY THE END OF THE YEAR, STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH WRITING AND LISTENING.
| gm_expectations_and_journaling__1_.pdf |
Retelling History SPARK Cohort (7th & 8th)
RETELLING HISTORY(7TH & 8th)CODE:H6FAA5H
In Retelling History, students will explore historic events through the lens of musical theatre shows in order to create their own short musicals and film them as well! Retelling History will use movie musicals as case studies to learn what aspects they need to incorporate when creating their own musical. After doing the research, students will be placed in groups to create their own movie musical including writing the script, writing the songs, and performing and filming it all.
In addition, students will participate in performances for M.S. 890’s annual concerts throughout the year in order to experience performing musical numbers first hand.
Case Study: West Side Story
RETELLING HISTORY(7TH & 8th)CODE:H6FAA5H
In Retelling History, students will explore historic events through the lens of musical theatre shows in order to create their own short musicals and film them as well! Retelling History will use movie musicals as case studies to learn what aspects they need to incorporate when creating their own musical. After doing the research, students will be placed in groups to create their own movie musical including writing the script, writing the songs, and performing and filming it all.
In addition, students will participate in performances for M.S. 890’s annual concerts throughout the year in order to experience performing musical numbers first hand.
Case Study: West Side Story
| retelling_history_expectations_overview.pdf |
Choir(Studio)
CHOIR CODE:NMMOELW
XANADU JR. CODE:VTCWQ7A
Choir will be preparing for their feature in the annual Unity concert. Choir will explore what they can do with their voices while singing pieces from different genres.
CHOIR CODE:NMMOELW
XANADU JR. CODE:VTCWQ7A
Choir will be preparing for their feature in the annual Unity concert. Choir will explore what they can do with their voices while singing pieces from different genres.
HOMEWORK
*for the current homework assignments, please email them to me at drusso15@schools.nyc.gov
For next Time, Join the Google Classroom:
Music 602 Code:dmvxnne
Music 603 CODE:53bmmll
Music 601 CODE:mld2b4w
Music 619 Code:n6pemf4
Retelling History(7th&8th)CODE:h6faa5h
Choir CODE:nmmoelw
Xanadu Jr. CODE:vtcwq7a
Retelling History (7th)-HW#21: WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE CHARACTERS LITTLE RED, CINDERELLA, AND JACK FROM THEIR SOLOS? ANSWER IN AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES.
Retelling History (8th)-HW#22: Do a lyric analysis of either “Agony” or “It Takes Two” while including an overall message in a paragraph.
General Music 603/601-HW#19:Describe what the covers did differently than the original performance in at least 5 sentences.Thurs. 3/19
General Music 602-HW#18: Why do you think Shirley Temple was considered for the role of Dorothy? Answer in at least 5 sentences.TUES. 3/17
Ms. Russo's Email: drusso15@schools.nyc.gov
*for the current homework assignments, please email them to me at drusso15@schools.nyc.gov
For next Time, Join the Google Classroom:
Music 602 Code:dmvxnne
Music 603 CODE:53bmmll
Music 601 CODE:mld2b4w
Music 619 Code:n6pemf4
Retelling History(7th&8th)CODE:h6faa5h
Choir CODE:nmmoelw
Xanadu Jr. CODE:vtcwq7a
Retelling History (7th)-HW#21: WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE CHARACTERS LITTLE RED, CINDERELLA, AND JACK FROM THEIR SOLOS? ANSWER IN AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES.
Retelling History (8th)-HW#22: Do a lyric analysis of either “Agony” or “It Takes Two” while including an overall message in a paragraph.
General Music 603/601-HW#19:Describe what the covers did differently than the original performance in at least 5 sentences.Thurs. 3/19
General Music 602-HW#18: Why do you think Shirley Temple was considered for the role of Dorothy? Answer in at least 5 sentences.TUES. 3/17
Ms. Russo's Email: drusso15@schools.nyc.gov
Ms. Russo's Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned every class. All homework must be handed in by the indicated due date.
Late homework will only be accepted if a student is absent on the day it is due. In this case the homework is due the next class. Student should write ABSENT on the top of the homework when handing it in.
Extra credit opportunities will be available to make up missed homework upon request when at more than 2 assignments are missing.
On homework please write the following so that I am able to grade it:
-your first and last name
-name of the class
-full description of the assignment
Homework will be assigned every class. All homework must be handed in by the indicated due date.
Late homework will only be accepted if a student is absent on the day it is due. In this case the homework is due the next class. Student should write ABSENT on the top of the homework when handing it in.
Extra credit opportunities will be available to make up missed homework upon request when at more than 2 assignments are missing.
On homework please write the following so that I am able to grade it:
-your first and last name
-name of the class
-full description of the assignment