Forest Heights Collegiate Institute Music Department

GRADE 10, 11, 12 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:AMI2OI/N/AMI3MI/AMU4MI COURSE OVERVIEW

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this fun class, students will develop their woodwind, brass, or percussion skills within full band, small ensemble, and individual settings. Students will participate in engaging activities that develop self-confidence, creativity, imagination, and leadership. Essential theory and music technology is covered to provide the tools for students to write their own music. BIG IDEAS The creative process helps students to adequately and thoughtfully prepare, refine, and successfully perform a variety of music written by others or music that they write themselves. Students can use an understanding of the elements of music to help them make better music (alone or in a group) and to more deeply appreciate the music they hear. Students will learn to understand the language of music through symbols, terms, and conventions. Students will learn to understand where music came from and how culture and world events have shaped and been shaped by this art form. ESSENTIAL COURSE COMPONENTS To be successful in this course you must be able to demonstrate all of the following skills: 1. Increasing musical and technical proficiency using the creative process in both solo as well as ensemble performance. (1 solo, 1 repertoire test, multiple scale, study, and ensemble performances, full class rehearsals) 2. Understanding and the ability to manipulate the elements of music while performing in both a solo and ensemble context. (1 solo, 1 repertoire test, multiple scale, study, and ensemble performances, full class rehearsals) 3. Composing/arranging/performing using techniques and technological tools eg. music notation, sequencing, recording technology, music editing, etc. (creative performance exercises, Melody and Harmony compositions, use of notation software, recording software) 4. Using the critical analysis process and apply it to the performance of self and others when responding to, analyzing, reflecting on, and interpreting music. (listening logs, class discussions, self and peer assessment, song analysis) 5. Understanding of music theory and notation. (2 tests, multiple quizzes) 6. Understanding of the history of some musical forms and of characteristics of selected types of music. (listening logs, class discussion, Classical Piece presentation)

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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION: A variety of assessment tasks will be used to evaluate student progress. Late and Missed Assignments To achieve success in this course, all essential course components must be demonstrated. Incomplete work is NOT an option. Cheating and Plagiarism It is important for students to do their own best work. If a student is suspected of cheating or plagiarizing, the teacher in consultation with administration, will determine the next steps and/or consequences. Learning Skills and Work Habits The areas of Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, and Self-regulation are important and will be assessed and reflected on the provincial report card. Attendance Attendance and punctuality in classes are important parts of learning and an expectation of student behaviour. Lates are to be avoided to benefit from full instructional time and not disrupt others learning time. When a student is absent, a parent/guardian must call the schools attendance line on the date of absence, or provide a note explaining the absence for the student to submit the following day. Students are responsible for missed work during their absence.

The final mark will be determined as follows: CATEGORY Creating and Performing (Performance and Composing) Reflecting, Responding, and Analyzing (Listening) Foundations (Theory, History, Technique) Summative (series of tests, assignments on the above) WEIGHT 40 15 15 30

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