Friday, November 8, 2013
Music Exploration.
Grade/ Subject: Music Explortaion
Week.... 10-15 through 12-21
Unit- Music Theory basics
Curriculum Benchmarks : 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.5 3.1.3
Supplemental Material : Fanalli Worksheets (basic theory)
Students will learn benchmarks-- through independent study students will work at their own pace as these concepts are easier for some than others. The idea each day is for the students to explore their own direction in the musical world. Students are required to play an instrument of their choosing and learn to apply basics theory to the instrument. Some students will also be developing voiced techniques. The entire first semester of this class will be dedicated to the process of understanding basic music theory and as there is a great deal of information to cover, students will move at different rates through this information. Students are required to play either as an individual or with a group each day practicing and applying the theory and direction of their specific study. Throughout the year this group or individuals from this group will be asked to perform or "entertain" for several events or locations. Upcoming events this group is preparing for include the dinner theater performance on November 12th and the play "Little Shop of Horrors" on TBA.
Assessment----Students are assessed daily on their participation within the group as well as tested through performance of their developing skills and understanding through daily performance. A grading rubric is used for the assessment of weekly grade.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Dinner theater
The eighth grade students have invited many of the music students to perform at their upcoming dinner theater murder mystery. Many of the high school music classes will have students performing at this event on the evening of Tuesday the 12th of November!!! Make sure to buy a ticket and join us in the Elementary Gym.
Little Shop of Horrors
The high school music program is proud to be preparing for an upcoming play. The play will be the musical "Little Shop Of Horrors". The entirety of our high school music students will be involved in one way or another with the play including several students who couldn't be in a music class due to scheduling issues. The students are working very hard on this project. We are looking for donations of fake flowers or other decorations that may be used for props, so If you or anyone you know may be able to help with this we would be grateful. There is not yet a date set for the production.......Keep an eye out for dates sometime after Christmas!!
Mark McDanel
H.S. Music Syllabus
Syllabus:
Music Exploration.
Music exploration is a class in which students are given the opportunity to study aspects of music not available in other music classes such as non classical instruments, and non-classsical music. Students will develop a deep understanding of basic music theory and will work on many individual as well as small projects. Students work with an electronic music lab and be introduced to both electronic music production, and the music industry. Students are given the opportunity to explore careers in many aspects of music and the depth of study into individual areas of such will be determined by the students as there is much opportunity for independent as well as group study
High School Band
High school band is the basic instrumental music course offered to high school students with previous band experience. It is a full year course which meets every day. The course incorporates concert band, pep band, and jazz band with related musical education and training. The course is performance oriented in nature, allowing a musical experience for both performers and audience. Performances may include (but are not limited) to musical entertainment at concerts, sporting events, community/civic events, festivals, parades, graduation, baccalaureate, commencement, ect…..
High School choir.
Choir is the basic vocal music course offered to high school students. Previous experience in vocal groups is not necessary. The course incorporates concert choir, jazz choir, and small ensemble with related musical education and training. The course is performance oriented in nature, allowing a musical experience for both performers and audience. A variety of performance opportunities will be offered including, (but not limited) to musical entertainment at concerts, sporting events, community/civic events, festivals, parades, graduation, baccalaureate, commencement, ect…..
Music Exploration.
Music exploration is a class in which students are given the opportunity to study aspects of music not available in other music classes such as non classical instruments, and non-classsical music. Students will develop a deep understanding of basic music theory and will work on many individual as well as small projects. Students work with an electronic music lab and be introduced to both electronic music production, and the music industry. Students are given the opportunity to explore careers in many aspects of music and the depth of study into individual areas of such will be determined by the students as there is much opportunity for independent as well as group study
High School Band
High school band is the basic instrumental music course offered to high school students with previous band experience. It is a full year course which meets every day. The course incorporates concert band, pep band, and jazz band with related musical education and training. The course is performance oriented in nature, allowing a musical experience for both performers and audience. Performances may include (but are not limited) to musical entertainment at concerts, sporting events, community/civic events, festivals, parades, graduation, baccalaureate, commencement, ect…..
High School choir.
Choir is the basic vocal music course offered to high school students. Previous experience in vocal groups is not necessary. The course incorporates concert choir, jazz choir, and small ensemble with related musical education and training. The course is performance oriented in nature, allowing a musical experience for both performers and audience. A variety of performance opportunities will be offered including, (but not limited) to musical entertainment at concerts, sporting events, community/civic events, festivals, parades, graduation, baccalaureate, commencement, ect…..
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