Purpose: The student will learn to appreciate, distinguish, and identify different types of music by studying written music from its beginnings in the 1400s with the Gregorian chants through the present modern music of the 1990s.

This will be achieved by listening to, analyzing, and describing music and having an understanding of music in relation to history and world culture. The student objective is to learn, understand, and enjoy the various styles and types of music throughout history through the music appreciation class.

J. S. Bach	G. F. Handel	W. A. Mozart	L. Beethoven

Scott Joplin	Bessie Smith	Louis Armstrong	Carter Family

Jimmie Rodgers	Glenn Miller	Elvis Presley	Chuck Berry

Bob Dylan	The Beatles	The Supremes	The Beach Boys

Jimi Hendrix	Led Zeppelin	Pink Floyd	Metallica

Essential Function
-Interpreting oral lectures and transcribing the notes form lectures and overhead projectors
-Participate in class discussions
-Research and write three term papers
-Create three PowerPoint presentations to coincide with research paper subjects
-Oral presentation of three research papers and PowerPoint projects to the class
-Take tests and exams
-Work cooperatively with the teacher and peers

Materials Used
-Notes from the board
-Lecture notes
-Study guides/Activity sheets
-Portions of musical transcripts
-CDs of various musical examples
-Videos of various musical examples

Tests and Projects:
-Six unit tests plus a mid-term and final exam
-Three research papers and PowerPoint projects
    -One is to be on a composer from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, or Romantic Era of music (teacher assigns)
    -One is to be on a composer from the Early American (Ragtime, Jazz, Blues, Appalachian Music, and Swing) Period of Music (teacher   
    assigns)          
    -One is to be on a performer or band form the 1950s through the 1990s (Rock and Roll, California Sound, Motown, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Disco, Country, Western, and Heavy Metal) styles of music (student selects)

Grading Procedures
Grading will be determined by assigning a point value to each assignment. Point values for individual assignments will vary. At the conclusion of the grading period, the student's cumulative points will be divided by the total number of possible points. Progress reports will be sent out at the mid-point of the nine weeks. Final exams will consist of comprehensive assessment of all the materials covered using several types of questioning. Both of the nine week period grades will constitute 40% each and the exam will be 20%.

Makeup Work:
The student is responsible for requesting makeup work and completing it within two school days for each excused day the student was absent.

Academic Dishonestly Policy
Cheating is unacceptable behavior and the St. Clair Code of Conduct will be followed.

General Rules and Procedures
-Students will be prompt to class and bring necessary materials. Class begins when the tardy bell rings.
-Students will be attentive and will not be allowed to sleep in class. Parents will be notified if this occurs.
-Students will remain in their seats during class time and will raise their hands to ask a question.
-Students will work quietly, respect others, and respect school property.
-Food, drinks, and gum will not be permitted.
-Students will turn in work on time. Late work is unacceptable and will be dropped a letter grade each day that it is late.

Appointment times with the teacher before school or after school hours may be made by the student for additional help or by parents requesting a conference. School phone number: 467-7833 or email at jackie.garrett@sccboe.org .

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