• Course Description:

    Historical and Theoridical concepts is a course designed to prepare students with content material represented in most level one music theory and music history courses at a university level. This course will guide students through part writing and  different periods of music, musical elements, forms, style periods, and geographic regions of music. 

     

    Required Materials:

    · Provided Textbook

    · Folder/Binder(s)

    · Notebook(s)

    · Pencil with functioning eraser

     

    Classroom Rules:

    · Arrive to each class on time.

    · Absolutely no gum, candy, food, or beverages in the classroom.

    · Be ready with your instrument, music, and pencil when class starts.

    · Respect all faculty, staff, students, equipment, and furnishings of the band room.

    · Be responsible for your instrument, music, and equipment.

    · Observe all rules in the student handbook.

     

    Grading Policy:

    Each Student will be graded using a Tiered Assessment Model

    (Daily Grade, Individual Projects/Exams, Group Projects/Exams, Mid Term / Final Exam)

     

    Daily Grade (10% of your final grade / LAB Grade): 

     

    Active(Grade 100%) 

    You are enthusiastic in class. 

    You are always prepared for class

    You contribute to class discussions

     

    Moderate(Grade 90%)

    You actively participate in class.

    You are focused and occasionally distracted.

    You occasionally must be reminded to return to task.

    You are occasionally prepared for class

    You do not contribute to class discussions

     

    Minimal(Grade 80%)

    You participate in class.

    Your focus and concentration are easily distracted.

    You must be reminded to return to task.

    You are consistently not prepared for class

    You do not contribute to class discussions

     

    Occasional(Grade 70%)

    You occasionally participate in class.

    Your focus and concentration are directed towards conversation.

    You must be reminded to return to task.

    You are a distraction to others

    You are consistently not prepared for class

    You do not complete class assignments

     

    Individual Projects/Exams (40% of your final grade / Assignment Grade)

    Throughout the semester students will have a variety of written and performance based skill assessments including but not limited to quizzes, PDN questions, and written examinations.

     

    Group Projects/Exams (10% of your final grade / Project Grade)

    Throughout the semester students will be evaluated in a group setting. These assessments include but are not limited to large projects and written examinations.

     

    Mid Term / Final Exam (40% of your final Grade / Final Grade)

    Each semester will include a mid term and final exam. Students will have various choices to demonstrate their understanding of the content material. Failure to complete a mid term/final exam without an exemption will result in an incomplete grade for the class.