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Philosophy Student Expectations Hardware & Software Conduct Grading Parent Permission Form |
PhilosophyThe Music Technology program is designed to give students an opportunity to experience learning music through the use of keyboards
and computers. The purpose of this course is to broaden the students’ musical background, enabling them to use their creativity
through performance, composition, and music appreciation. Notating, composing, sequencing, editing music on a computer, performing
on rhythmic and melodic instruments, and playing keyboard at a beginner level are some of the skills that will be included in the
coursework.
Student ExpectationsThe students will complete lessons on the keyboard and computer in class each week. Each student will compose, perform, improvise,
and analyze music according to their music ability. Eventually, each student will have an electronic portfolio that includes all
ongoing and completed projects. Students will have access to their portfolio at home through the internet and/or disks. Occasionally,
students will have to complete assignments at home. The parents of Music Technology students should encourage their child to
participate at all times in order to successfully complete the class work and homework assignments given throughout the year on the
computers and electronic piano keyboards.
Lessons Scope and SequenceAll music tech students will learn basic music concepts and Music
terminology including the following: Beat, Rhythm, Tempo,
Dynamics, Time Signatures, Range, notes (whole, half, quarter),
rests (whole, half, quarter), Phrase, Form, Instrumentation, Melody
(step, leap, repeat), Harmony, Chords. Even though we will
cover these topics in all music tech classes, each grade will have a
different concentration:
Sixth Grade ConcentrationStudents will review basic music theory using Music Ace 2 and complete lesson assignments for each rhythmic or melodic lesson. They will learn the notes on the keyboard and perform simple piano exercises individually and with the group. Seventh Grade ConcentrationStudents will compose and orchestrate original compositions, individually or in groups. The compositions will be performed and recorded in class. Eighth Grade ConcentrationStudents will explore various music styles through researching,
listening, composing, and performing in class. Students will
explore historical music forms through famous composers and also
popular music forms through contemporary music.
Class WebsiteStudent compositions will be available to download on a class website. Students are expected to access assignments in class and at
home by logging on to the class website. Their electronic portfolios will be listed on the site and include ongoing projects. The
website will be updated weekly, or as needed, with current class information and student projects.
HardwareThe music technology lab is equipped with 20 music workstations that include eMac computers compatible for music software, piano keyboards, and MIDI interfaces. SoftwareEach workstation has a variety of music software installed in to the computers. Each software program serves a different function
of the music technology curriculum. Music Ace 2, by Harmonic Vision, covers music theory, reading notation, and simple performance.
PrintMusic, is a notation program for creating and looking at compositions. GarageBand is a popular program that serves many functions
including recording MIDI or audio, looping, sequencing, and creating wave files of your projects on a CD. Along with music software
students will use word processors to evaluate their projects or projects from other students.
ConductStudents in the Music Technology program must have excellent conduct at all times. If a student disrupts the class by talking, getting
out of their seat without permission, and interrupting the class to leave for non-emergencies, the class will fall behind. At this time,
each class session is for 50 minutes per week. Time is very limited to learn about music and to perform well. We would like to learn
as much as possible in music this year. The student must follow directions willingly at all times in the computer program.
GradingDaily Grade (40%): Student stays on task on
assigned work, has a positive attitude, contributes to class
discussions, is attentive and avoids talking during instructional
time, is cooperative with ALL other students, brings Headphones
every class.
Projects/Performance (25%): Class projects done on
time and according to teacher's instructions.
Home Assignments (20%): Assignments are due the
next class for full credit, 2nd class for half credit, and zero
after that.
Music Assessment (15%): Music Tests on
terminology discussed in class. Three tests (5% each) during
the trimester. Grades are determined on the student's personal musical growth in the duration of the course. Attendance, participation, and following
directions will result in a favorable grade for the students. Completion of assignments will require accessing each student's
electronic portfolio at home through the class website. It is expected that the music student will attend EVERY class session. Missing
sessions will cause a student to fall far behind. WE ARE A TEAM working together to learn more about music, and we need everyone to
participate willingly at all times!
Extra Creditshomework number 1 (open, print, and return during class, or send it through email as attachment) website analysis (HW 2) (open, print, and return during class, or send it through email or comments) song analysis (HW 3) (open, print, and return during class, or send it through email or comments) song form analysis (HW 4) (open, print, and return during class, or send it through email or comment Best Garage Band Project guidelines (in-class project) someone else's composition (HW 5) (open, print, and return during class, or send through email or comments)
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