Introduction to Music

Syllabus

Instructor: Mr. Daryl Shay

Room: #12

Email: dshay@flagarts.org

Course Description: Introduction to music class is developed to give beginning music students opportunities to try different instruments, while learning music theory and history. Students will develop beginning piano techniques and learn the fundamentals of music. In completing this course the student should be able to understand the basic workings of instruments and understand written notation. Lessons will be supplemented with intensive study of famous composers and their music. All course objectives are aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards for the Arts. Evaluation is based on participation and effort, performances, practice logs, written work, recording, and examinations.

Course Content:

? Learn about and play different string instruments.

? Learn about and play different wind instruments.

? Learn about and play different percussion instruments.

? Learn about and play keyboard instruments.

? Create basic folk instruments.

? Define basic music terminology.

? Read, write and analyze basic music theory.

? Demonstrate theory on a keyboard instrument.

? Recognize chord structures and chord progression.

? Identify various music notation symbols.

? Sing various styles.

? Learn about music history.

? Identify composers and historical periods of music aurally.

? Analyze and interpret how technology influences music.

? Develop a portfolio demonstrating the progression of skills.

? Record an original song.

? Utilize internet resources for selecting and learning songs

? Identify specific material for making informed critical evaluations of the

quality of performances.

Required Materials: Instrument, Music Theory Packet, Resource Folder, Music, and Pencil.

Semester grading breakdown:

Class Participation - 40%

Assignments - 30%

Composer Report - 10%

Music instrument Report - 10%

Recording Project - 10%

Total - 100%

A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69%

Course Requirements/Policies: Refer to the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy Student Handbook for matters of attendance, dress code, and conduct. No food or drink allowed during music class. Water bottles are allowed and encouraged.

Classroom Expectations:

• Be on time with a pencil and assigned music.
• Bring a positive attitude to class and be prepared to spend every class working on your musical skills and talents.
• Be helpful to students learning in the classroom. Do not gossip, talk badly of others, or pick on someone’s mistakes.
• Respect our music room, piano, practice rooms and instruments. We share this room with all FALA music students.
• Most importantly have fun. Music is a gift for you and those you wish to share it with.

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