Chapter 12

Some of the things that I will use when writing my curriculum are:

**Keep it fast-paced. Don't spend more than a few class periods on one particular subject
**Try and relate the material to the students: Find a piece of popular music that would work along with a more traditional piece.
**Look for ways to incorporate technology and computer usage into activities.
**Use variety in my teaching. Use different ways of presenting the materials so the class doesn't seem to repetitive during the week.
**Pay attention to the text of songs that are picked for the choir(s) to sing.
**Remember to treat 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 grade students subjectively within their own age groups.