All grades
Project
5 weeks
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Ideate
Ideate
You will explore various musical inspirations and genres by collaborating with peers and community musicians to brainstorm and sketch out diverse lyrical themes and melodies, ensuring that each song idea aligns with the album's central message and your personal expression.
Days 7 - 10
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will present your rock album to your peers, teachers, and community partners at the 'Rock Album Release Party' by hosting listening sessions, showcasing your digital portfolio with QR codes, and gather feedback on your creative journey to validate and celebrate the personal message conveyed through your music.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Define
Deliverable
Day 5
Day 6
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Idea Sketches and Matrix
Deliverable
60m
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Song Prototype Iterations
Deliverable
90m
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Rock Album Release Party
Assessment
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
13
Day 1
Empathize
14
Day 2
15
Day 3
16
Day 4
Define
Define
20
Day 5
21
Day 6
22
Day 7
Ideate
Idea Sketches and Matrix
23
Day 8
27
Day 9
28
Day 10
29
Day 11
Prototype
Song Prototype Iterations
30
Day 12
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 13
5
Day 14
6
Day 15
7
Day 16
Test/Present
11
Day 17
12
Day 18
13
Day 19
14
Day 20
Rock Album Release Party