Music Technology
West
Bridgewater Middle-High School
Music
Technology Class Syllabus
Mr. LeMarier
Rationale: Because students
need to take fine arts courses for graduation, it is important for students to
have a general knowledge of music as outlined by the MENC National Standards of
Music and the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Framework. A general knowledge of
music includes incorporating other educational subjects and disciplines that
students are learning as well as covering those that are needed for a
well-rounded music education. This class will allow students to explore
standard subjects through music as well as provide the musical foundation needed
for advanced music study.
OUTLINE: Topics covered in
general music class:
Notating and Reading Music (needed for writing music into computer)
Composing rhythms (needed for writing music into computer)
Defining and Describing Music (styles and characteristics)
Music Sequencing/Composition on computer (Finale Print Music, Cakewalk
Sequencer, MIDI)
Sound systems in music (PA, performance and recording)
Music Theory
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE:
o
Heavy Duty (one that will
not easily fall apart) Folder for notes and work examples
o
Pencils for note writing
(so you can erase)
o
Optional headphones to
plug into computer
GRADING
During the quarter there
will be in-class homework assignments (unless class behavior is a problem or it
needs to be done at home in which case it will become work to do at home),
quizzes, and tests (which may include a paper).
Class Work &
Class Participation = 30%
(This
includes being on time with all the materials you need)
Test = 25%
Music Portfolio (a binder with completed projects/notes to represent your work)
= 20%
Quiz = 15%
Quizzes will be based on content that we cover in class. They will always be
announced.
Homework = 10%
POLICIES
- You will have to make
arrangements with the teacher if you miss a quiz or test to make it up. Quizzes
or tests must be made up within 2 classes from absence or as arranged with the
teacher.
- You will be required to
have homework completed by the next class after you return if you are absent.
Homework will be due the very next scheduled class if classroom behavior forces
homework to be done at home.
- Make sure you have
someone you can get notes from if you are absent.
- It is YOUR
responsibility to see me if you need to know what you missed (after class or
during in-class work time only so instruction is not interrupted). If you don’t
see me, you are still responsible and will be graded as such.
DETENTION POLICY:
If you are found to be disrupting class in any manner,
your name will go on the board as a warning. If you are disrupting the class
again in any manner after your name has been put on the board, a check will go
next to your name and you will need to see the teacher the same day after class
to arrange a detention date. If you do not see the teacher to arrange a
detention date, you will be written up for failure to report to detention.
CLASSROOM RULES:
1.)
Raise your hand to talk
2.)
Do not talk while others are talking
3.)
Respect others
4.)
Respect the instruments
Class resources:
Online music classes blog
http://mrlmusic.edublogs.org
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