Music 9(45) Syllabus

Teacher Ms. K. Palmer E- kara.palmer@nbed.nb.ca

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Course Description: Late Assignments

Music 9(45) is the beginning of music at the high Students cannot turn in
school level. You can expect, throughout the term, assignments which are
to review and develop music skills learned in formative in nature once a
middle school. The curriculum is divided into the summative assessment has
following areas: basic keyboard and guitar, music been collected. Special
theory, music history and appreciation. circumstances must be
discussed in person between
Assessment Plan: the teacher and student.
40% Creating, Making and Presenting
35% Perceiving, Reflecting, and Responding Students must complete all
25% Understanding and Connecting Contexts of major assessment
Time, Place and Community components in each of their
five courses and be passing all
courses in order to request an
Course Outline: exam exemption.
Creating, Making and Presenting:
Keyboard or Guitar:
o Proper posture and playing position
o Demonstrate musical literacy (notes, rhythms, expression markings)
o Play with fluency and confidence at a basic level
o Learn at least three songs on piano, guitar or band instrument
o Full class/ensemble performances
o Play two major scales on chosen instrument
Theory:
o Basic music literacy (notes, rests, expression markings)
 o Time signatures
o Accidentals and major scales
Composition
o Create short melodies on piano, guitar or band instrument

Perceiving, Reflecting, and Responding:

Development of critical listening skills
o Identification of orchestral instruments, ensemble combinations, and vocal
ranges.
o Make personal connections to music
o Identify elements, genres, and styles of music

Understanding and Connecting Contexts of Time, Place and Community:

Intro to Music of other Cultures (African drumming)
Select and research music from another country

General Classroom Procedures:

Disruptive behaviours including: defiance, refusal to work/comply, disrespectful
language/gestures, name calling/ridiculing, lack of preparation for class, chronic
tardiness, or any other offence that interferes with a positive learning environment with
not be tolerated in the music classroom and will be reported to the KVHS administration
or to a parent if they become persistent.

As with any course, participation equals learning. You will get out of the course
what you put into it, and, subsequently, your mark will reflect the effort you make.