Detailed explanation of the assignment:   

Each participant will collect the scores and analysis of 150 DIFFERENT pieces of repertoire (songs and chants) appropriate for the elementary music classroom. All the repertoire must be notated using Finale/Sibelius. The repertoire should be organized in alphabetical order. Each participant must also include an alphabetized list of the contents (titles) at the front of the notebook. On the page following the content list, create two indexes, one for the melodic and one for the rhythmic concepts. Below is the list of melodic and rhythmic concepts (with the minimum number). In the index, list each concept in order as listed below, followed by the title(s) of the song(s)/chant(s) chosen for the concept.

Bi (two different tones)      
Tri (three different tones)           
Tetra (four different tones)
Penta (five different tones)
Hexa (six different tones)
Dia (seven different tones)

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Tonic – with skip(s)
Chord/chordal  - without skip (only steps)

Evaluation:

Each participant will turn in the folk songs collections notebook on three different dates: March 7, April 4 and May 15. On the first due date, participants need to finish at least 50 songs printed on Finale/Sibelius. The notebook will be examined by the instructor for analysis accuracy. Participants are expected to correct the mistakes before turning in the notebook for the second time. On the following due date, participants have to finish another 50 songs. On the third due date, participants will have to finish 150 songs, and the same procedures will be followed.