Mr. Baum - Music
Grading Policy45% Effort
(15% Preparation 15% Participation 15% Conduct) 20% In class work 20% Homework/Projects 15% Assessments Music classes will receive a number grade on report cards |
Course DescriptionIn music class, students will experience music through a multi faceted approach to help address all of the New York State educational standards for music as well as enrich the school’s dedication to addressing the Common Core Learning Standards. It is my goal to make music an effective supplement to the school wide curriculum in order to prepare our students with the skills needed to succeed in the real world. I believe music education provides opportunities to develop creative thinking, teamwork, self-confidence and an understanding of what makes us both unique and alike as members of a global community. Music also fits in well to the Renzulli Schoolwide Enrichment Model which focuses on helping each student to develop his or her own unique set of talents.
For in-classroom instruction, we will be exploring a variety of topics to broaden students understanding of what music is. We will learn that music is not just a subject in and of itself, but can be looked at through the scope of several other disciplines such as science, math, history, social studies, language arts and more. This approach aims to help contribute to the school’s instructional goals of engaging students in high quality discourse to improve their performance in both written and oral responses. In addition, students will be learning to play the guitar. They will learn basic musical elements, how to read basic sheet music, performance techniques and develop a diverse repertoire in line with their ability level. They will also be given the chance to explore composition, arranging and improvisation in a supportive learning environment. |
Contact email - lbaum@thebellacademy.com
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Homework, assignments and upcoming assessments will be posted on the calendar page the day they are assigned.
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WHats going on in class
Unit 1 - Defining Music
Students will discuss what is required in order to consider something to be music resulting in constructing a definition of music.
Class Definition = MUSIC IS SOUND PURPOSEFULLY ARRANGED OVER TIME
Example analysis - Classes are analyzing different examples as to whether or not they can be considered music in relation to the class definition of music.
Definition Analysis Assignment (See jupitered.com for specific due dates)
Directions - Watch both videos (Imaginary Landscape #4 and Wind Chimes)
Answer the following question:
Which example fits our class definition of music better?
Provide evidence from the piece and justify how that evidence supports your answer.
Make sure your evidence is connected to the definition of music.
Students will discuss what is required in order to consider something to be music resulting in constructing a definition of music.
Class Definition = MUSIC IS SOUND PURPOSEFULLY ARRANGED OVER TIME
Example analysis - Classes are analyzing different examples as to whether or not they can be considered music in relation to the class definition of music.
Definition Analysis Assignment (See jupitered.com for specific due dates)
Directions - Watch both videos (Imaginary Landscape #4 and Wind Chimes)
Answer the following question:
Which example fits our class definition of music better?
Provide evidence from the piece and justify how that evidence supports your answer.
Make sure your evidence is connected to the definition of music.
| music_definition_analysis.docx |
Imaginary Landscapes #4 by John Cage
Wind Chimes