National Standards for Music Education

 

·         Standard 1: Singing alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

·         Standard 2: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

·         Standard 3: Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments

·         Standard 4: Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines

·         Standard 5: Reading and notating music

·         Standard 6: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music

·         Standard 7: Evaluating music and music performances

·         Standard 8: Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

·         Standard 9: Understanding music in relation to history and culture

 

Standards 6-9 will be the emphasis for this course.

Quality Core Curriculum Standards (QCCs)  for Music Appreciation Grades  6^th, 7^th and 8^th

 

1. Topic: Connections

           Standard:  Demonstrates an aesthetic understanding of music and its 

                            relationship to the other arts.

 

2. Topic: Connections

           Standard:  Integrates many elements of study and knowledge of

                            music, other art forms, other curriculum areas, and

                            related use of technology.

 

3. Topic:  Critcal Analysis and Aesthetic Understanding

           Standard:  Listens to music or examines scores to describe the

                            elements (rhythm, melody, harmony, form, dynamics, 

                            and  timbre) of music from developmentally appropriate 

                            selections.

 

4. Topic:  Critical Analysis and Aesthetic Understanding

           Standard:  Listen to and describes musical genres from appropriate

                           examples, such as symphony, oratorio, and musical

                           theatre.

 

5. Topic:  Critcal Analysis and Aesthetic Understanding

           Standard:  Analyzes and makes critical judgments about music.

 

6. Topic:  Historical and Cultural Context

Standard: Demonstrates knowledge of the historical and cultural context of Baroque, Classical and 20^th-Century music.

 

7. Topic  Historical and Cultural Context

Standard:  Recognizes the various roles of music in society.

 

 

8. Topic: Historical and Cultural Context

           Standard:   Uses print and nonprint media to locate information

                             about music and musicians.

 

9. Topic:  Historical and Cultural Context

Standard:  Demonstrates proper audience etiquette.

 

 Course Descriptions

 

Music Appreciation I (MUAI)

Music App I

53.01100 Music Appreciation Grade 6

Introduces elements of music. Covers terminology and idioms, perceptive listening and attitudes and appreciation. Establishes the skills necessary to become a literate consumer with the ability to speak and write about music.  The relationship between Music, history and society will be emphasized.  The key genres and periods and concert etiquette will be introduced. 

 

Music Appreciation II (MUAII)

Music App II

53.01200 Music Appreciation Grade 7

Builds on level-one skills and understandings. Emphasizes an in-depth approach to music through score reading, class discussion  and independent listening. Encourages the development a lifelong interest in music. Builds skills of perception and discrimination in listening. The musical periods styles (genres), key pieces and composers will introduced.

 

Music Appreciation III (MUAIII)

Music App III
53.01300 Music Appreciation Grade 8

 

Strengthens level-two skills. Emphasizes skills needed for the critical analysis of music. Provides knowledge and skills for

development of independent critiques using the electronic media. Introduces the study of Music Theory and Music Careers.

 

 

 

Usborne Music Theory

Standards of Excellence  Music Theory & History Workbooks 1, 2, 3.

The Essentials of Music History Book 1, 2, 3

The Enjoyment of Music (Paperback Short Edition)

Online Access to Recordings Download

Printer/Scanner for documents

Flash Player and Media Players Audio and Video

 

 

  

Resources, research tools, and grade-specific activities

https://medlock30033.tripod.com/index.html

 

 

Fromthetop.org: Radio & Television

 

http://www.fromthetop.org/Programs/RadioShows.cfm?StartRow=16&PageNum=2&

 

http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/free-classical-music.html

 

YouTube - Karajan - Beethoven Symphony No. 5 - Part 1

 

How To Listen to Classical Music Critically | eHow.com

 

Concert Reports

 

You may attend live concerts or visit From the Top.org and view a show from their archives.  If you watch an archived show be sure to make note of the number and it’s original air date for your report.

 

 

Introduction to Music Reading  http://datadragon.com/education/reading/

 

Review of Signs and Symbols.

http://elementary.nettrekker.com/tts/external.epl/http://www.quia.com/jg/65624.html

 

Overview of Basic Music Theory Facts

http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/theory/theory.htm

 

Practicing Rhythm Skills

http://www.practicespot.com//rhythmgym.phtml

 

Other Skills Pages

http://www.practicespot.com/freetools.phtml

 

Beginning Assessments

Take Basic Theory Quizzes

 

 

A list of Musical Sites

http://ginaotto.com/musicsites.html

 

An Excellent School Site with links for all Basic Music Topics

http://www.empire.k12.ca.us/capistrano/Mike/capmusic/music_room/themusic.htm

 

Children’s Music Workshop

http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/

See  Music Tab and Music Theory Tutor

 

 

E or A  =  90% – 100%     E=  EXCELLENT- participates in almost all class activities, discussion boards, completes all individual assignments on time, demonstrates excellence  and clarity in writing descriptively about music.

 

S or B/C  =  89% - 70%        S=   SATISFACTORY- participates in most activities, discussion boards, completes most assignments and demonstrates skill in writing about music descriptively.

 

N or D  =  69% - 59%         N=   NEEDS IMPROVEMENT-participates in class activities inconsistently, does not complete assignments on time and doesnot  demonstrate adequate skill in writing about music descriptively.

 

U  or F =  below 58%          U=    UNSATISFACTORY- rarely participates in class activities, discussion boards, does not complete assignments, does not demonstrate skill in writing about music descriptively.

 

 

1.      All class work and projects must be posted by midnight of the day that they are due.  If there is a problem and your work or response cannot be posted please e-mail the teacher.  Late postings will only be allowed after parental conference. 

 

2.      Late postings may result in the loss of a letter grade. 

 

3.      All Discussion Board responses are part of your grade and language used must be positive and G-rated.

 

4.      Credit must be given for all sources in your research project and reports. 

 

 

Listening and Concert Attendance  50 % 

 

Listening Exams   25%  and Concert Reports 25%  (no more than 5 will be accepted for a grade but each student should attend as many live Symphonic, Opera or Musical Theatre concerts as they can)

 

Projects, Tests and Projects 50%

 

Weekly Assignments 10% Online Chat Discussions  5 % Final  Project/Presentation 5% Written Exams 25 % Composer Biography Report 5%