Winslow Music Department Curriculum
-High School Theory-

 

 

Philosophy

Music is a basic and essential element to all learners. It defines culture, enhances the quality of life, and inspires the human spirit. With active and intelligent participation, students become lifelong learners and will understand the importance of music in their lives.

 

 

"Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the Universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and a gaiety to lifeÖÖÖ."

Plato

 

 

 

Human cultures have rarely existed without some for of musical expression. We believe that the value in music exists in its potential for enhancing the quality of our lives by broadening the boundaries of our thinking and actions. Reaching young children with organized and sequential approach to the world of music ensures this cultural endowment. We further believe that early participation and learning in music cal be a curtail element in the personal development of children, since the sensory experiences which accompany musical learning develop freedom of expression, skills in conceptualization, right brain development, positive and accepting attitudes, and knowledge which can be applied and valued for a lifetime of musical participation and pleasure.

 

Based upon these beliefs, we subscribe to the following goal in the teaching of music.
We strive to:

  1.  
  2. Develop a musically literate and informed public. (A2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)
  3. Provide skills and knowledge directly applicable to further specialized study and participation in music. (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)
  4. Provide understanding and attitudes, which will allow children to perceive and respond to the aesthetic qualities of music. (A3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)
  5. Provide experiences, which call into, play as many of the senses as possible. (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)
  6. Provide experiences, which both clearly define and demonstrate the interrelationship and applications of the elements of music, regardless of the musical genre.  (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)
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Curriculum Guide Winslow High School

 

COURSE OR SUBJECT MATTER:

MUSIC THEORY 1

GRADE LEVEL:

9 - 12

COURSE:

.5

 

 

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Theory is an elective half-year course; no previous musical experience is required. Students will learn musical notation, rests, scales, chords, basic chordal progressions, melodic construction, basic composition and listening dictation.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  1. To provide a basic understanding of music. (A2,4,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3) (C1,2,3,4)
  2. To acquire concepts, which are necessary for analytical listening, critical for evaluating music and deciding what is an artistic performance? (A2,4,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3) (C1,2,3,4)
  3. Acquire concepts and skills in music to provide recreation pleasure, and worthy use of leisure time.  (A2,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3) (C1,2,3,4)
  4. Acquire basic musical keyboard skills. (A1,3,4,6,7,8)
  5. >Acquire the foundation study, which may lead to a career in music. (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)
  6. To become familiar with technology and musical notation programs. (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)

 

COUIRSE CONTENT:

  1. Preparation for class.

     (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) (B4,5) (C1,4)

  2. Individual work on computer notation programs. (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B4,5) (C1,2,4)
  3. Final project - arrange music with accompaniment (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5) (C1,2,3,4)

 

EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:

  1. Teacher observation. (C1)
  2. Workbook reviews. (B1,2)
  3. Quizzes and tests (B1,2)
  4. Oral quizzes and tests (B1,2)
  5. Evaluation of computer work.  (A2,3,4,8) (B4,5)
  6. Evaluation of class work.  (A2,3,4,8) (B4,5)
  7. Evaluations of homework  (A1,2,3,4,8) (B1,2,3,4,5) (B4,5)
  8. Evaluations of projects  (A1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,4)

 

TEXTBOOKS:

  1. Alfred's Practical Theory series  (A1,2)
  2. Computer and Encore notation program. (A1,2,3)
  3. Basic Materials in Music Theory by Paul Harder  (A1,2)

 

MATERIAL AIDS:

  1. Piano (A1,3)
  2.  (A1,3)
  3. Personal Instruments (A1,3)
  4. Theory workbook (A1)
  5. Computer (A2,3) (C1,2,3,4)
  6. Score paper chalk board
  7. Encore notation software (A1,2,3,4)
  8. Music Maid software