Middle School General Music Sub Plan: Independent Work Packets Grades 6-8

Middle school music sub plans for non-musical subs! This resource contains 3 independent work packets based off of the Ohio music standards for grades 6-8.

Packet #1: Time periods in Music

Students will read about the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th/21st century time periods. They will then complete a crossword puzzle and 10 questions about their reading.

• 2 page reading passage
• Crossword about musical time periods
• 1 page sort-by-time-period worksheet

Packet #2: Musical Careers

Students will read about 5 possible musical careers. They will then read and highlight/circle a Help Wanted ad. The Help Wanted ad lists the “soft skills” that each career needs, as well as gives more information about job requirements, such as working weekends. Students should circle or highlight the skills they possess from each job listing. They will then fill out an application for one of the listed jobs. Please note: the listed salaries are based on the average salary in the United States at the end of 2022 for each career.

• 2 page reading passage
• Help Wanted ad
• 2 page job application

Packet #3: Concerto vs. Symphony form

Students will read about the typical form of the concerto and the symphony, as well as rondo form, which is used in both concertos and symphonies. They will then complete a checklist regarding facts about both forms. Finally, they will write a rhythmic rondo using a template.

• 2 page reading passage
• Concerto/Symphony compare/contrast
• Rondo rhythm composition template

Answer keys are included, as well as an example rhythmic rondo for the sub.

No prep--just print and go!

Check out Middle School Music Sub Plans Set #2 for more plan options!