In Grade 7, the students are starting to dive into Adaptive Soundtracks. Many of these students have plenty of hours experience interacting with this style of Music as it is the technical name of Video Game Music. We have started by asking the question, “What is the difference between Adaptive Soundtracks and other forms of Music?” The first big hint is in the name: Adaptive. Video Game Music changes based upon the situation the gamer finds themselves in. When the gamer is exploring and working on the mission, the music will be different from when the gamer prepares to battle the boss at the end of the level. Over the next few weeks, the students will be exploring and investigating how the theme of the music changes based upon the situation, how to use Ostinatos effectively, and how to use Music to connect and communicate the story of the game.