The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of middle/junior high band literature.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of middle/junior high band literature.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of middle/junior high band literature.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic skills on wind or percussion instruments through the refinement and performance of middle/junior high band literature. It is also designed to assist students in exploring careers in music and to make tentative decisions about his or her career plan for the future.
Instrumentalists refine their knowledge of music notation and theory and personal and group rehearsal strategies
In this introductory theory course, students develop fluency in reading and writing music, as well as knowledge of basic form. Acquisition of basic aural and keyboard skills provides students with skills to express themselves creatively through music. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend one or more performances outside of the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes Section: Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental vocal musicianship, technical skills and aesthetic awareness through the study and performance of varied middle/junior high choral literature.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic vocal musicianship, technical skills and aesthetic awareness through the study and performance of varied middle/junior high choral literature.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level vocal musicianship, technical skills and aesthetic awareness through the study and performance of varied middle/junior high choral literature.
The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge needed to develop the skills necessary for musical discrimination. The content should include, but not be limited to the following: -development of aural skills-knowledge of varied musical styles-appropriate vocabulary
Students with little or no vocal or instrumental experience develop basic foundational skills and knowledge, including music theory, technique, musicianship and ensemble skills. Students also explore different genres of music and learn about the benefits of music study. Students may be required to attend one or more performances outside of the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source. English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes Section: Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors.
The purpose of this course is to enable students with little or no experience to develop basic guitar skills and knowledge, including simple and full-strum chords, strumming patterns, playing/singing simple melodies, foundational music theory, parts of the guitar, and ensemble skills. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Term: Yearlong
The purpose of this course is to enable students with previous experience to expand basic guitar skills and knowledge, adding simple and full-strum chords, barre and power chords, and strumming patterns, adding more complex lead sheets and 1st-position chromatics, and building ensemble skills. Guitarists transfer between tablature and standard notation, study the work of significant musicians, and explore electric guitars, basses, and amplifiers. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source.
The purpose of this course is to allow students with little or no instrumental ensemble experience develop musicianship and performance skills as they study, rehearse, and perform high-quality ensemble literature in diverse styles. Yearlong
Students with previous instrumental ensemble experience build musicianship and performance skills through the study, rehearsal, and performance of high-quality ensemble literature. Student musicians self-assess and collaborate as they study musical styles and time periods. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase).
The purpose of this course is to allow students with little or no instrumental experience to develop musicianship, technical proficiency, and performance skills. Beginning musicians focus on development of skills and techniques through scales, etudes, and solo literature. Yearlong
Students build on previous instruction to strengthen their musicianship, technique, and performance skills through preparation of scales, etudes, and solo literature.
Students investigate the fundamental applications, tools, history, and aesthetics of music technology. Student musicians explore traditional, current, and emerging technologies, and use them to explore, capture, create, arrange, manipulate, reproduce, and distribute music. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be expected to attend one or more performances outside the school day.
Students discover how music works with an exploratory introduction to the compositional process, and develop fluency in music notation and rhythmic skills, as well as knowledge of basic form. Acquisition of basic aural and keyboard skills provides students with skills to express themselves creatively through music. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend one or more performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills on string or other orchestral instruments through the refinement and performance of middle/junior high orchestra.
Students engage in an exploratory study of music through the examination of significant composers and their compositions across selected musical eras and/or genres. Students will also learn about modern and historical instruments, and gain a rudimentary understanding of the elements of music in order to develop strategies for listening to and appreciating musical works. Students may be expected to attend one or more performances outside of the school day to support and extend learning in the classroom. English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes Section: Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills.
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental performance techniques in a small ensemble setting using varied middle/junior high choral literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy vocal production, vocal independence, expressiveness and stylistic authenticity.
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