General Music Syllabus!
Objectives
- Identify the genre or style and the historical period or culture of a variety of works.
- Justify the identification of a genre in terms of form, instrumentation, rhythm, melody, harmony or texture, and expressive devices.
- Analyze the aesthetic meaning of a variety of works.
- Comment on the musical means by which the work conveys feeling, emotion, and meaning.
- Create an original work in Garageband using the principles of form and style.
Expectations
- This class is participation based. Therefore, participation is an important part of a successful learning experience.
- Come to class on time, in uniform, with a pencil, ready to learn.
- Absolutely, no food, drinks, candy, or gum in the music room.
- Attitude is EVERYTHING! Your positive attitude helps create a great class for everyone!
- Follow the code of conduct and core values.
- Complete all work to the best of your ability.
- If you miss class for any reason, it is your responsibility to speak to the teacher after class to recover any missed assignments.
Grading
50 % Formal Assessment
Tests, papers, and formal class performances
50% Classwork
Journal entries, worksheets, informal performing of practiced skills, Do Nows, and participation/attendance/behavior. Students will receive a weekly participation grade.
**PLEASE NOTE** If, at any point, a student receives a grade (other than a participation grade) that is not satisfactory, he or she may re-do the assignment before the end of the trimester for full credit!!!! It is the students' responsibility to re-do the assignment during his/her free time or at home.
I have thoroughly read the General Music Syllabus and will follow the stated expectations every day!
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Student signature and date
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Parent/guardian signature and date
This signed syllabus is to be returned for a grade by Friday TBD.