English Plus Music

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If you want to learn English while studying music, this course is for you. General English is combined with music performance (instrumental/voice) and composition (songwriting/musical theatre). The course will also cover the history of American music, including jazz, blues, folk, musical performance, and contemporary rock. At a glance Course length: 12 weeks (three 4-week modules) Start dates: 7 January, 8 April, 23 September 2013 Lessons per week: 28 lessons (21 hours) per week comprising 20 lessons (15 hours) of language lessons and 8 lessons of (6 hours) music studies Minimum age: 16 Average age range: 18 30 Maximum class size: 15 Minimum entry level requirement: Kings Level 5 (Intermediate)

School facilities Well-equipped, spacious classrooms Computer learning centre Well-stocked libraries On-site cafeteria offering hot and cold food Beautiful 60 acre campus with great sports facilities and lovely wooded walks Free wifi access For more information, please contact: Kings Boston Pine Manor College Campus 400 Heath Street Chestnut Hill Massachusetts 02467 E boston@kingscolleges.com T +1 617 566 0298 F +1 617 566 0384

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Course overview
Course description
In this course, students will study English in the context of music. The goals are to expand the students existing musical knowledge in English and to develop their existing music skills, culminating in the opportunity to produce and execute a live or recorded performance at the end of the 12 weeks. The course is not meant for students who dont already know how to play an instrument. Module 3: Composition and Performance (4 March, 3 June, 18 November) In this module, students will study musical form and then, synthesizing the information from previous modules, compose and/or perform a piece of music. Linguistic focus: writing or speaking about the piece of music, the process of production, or the experience of performing. Week 1: General Musical Form Week 2: Song Form Week 3: Analysis of a score Week 4: Rehearsal and Presentation You will have a test every Monday. If you dont do well on the test, you need to study the material again! You will have homework most days. If you want more homework, talk to your teacher or the Director of Studies. You can also participate in up to 4 lessons (3 hours) of study outside of class at Kings (not at home or in your dorm room). This time could be spent rehearsing or composing. If your attendance is 90% or above at the end of your course, you will receive a certificate.

Notes

L  istening to and playing music will be key components throughout the 12 weeks. S  tudents are asked to provide information on their level of proficiency in an instrument and may be asked to bring their instrument with them. T  opics may be changed or adapted based on interests, music skill and language level of enrolled students.

Timetable
Your classes in the morning will focus on Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Pronunciation, and Vocabulary. Communication is the goal. Kings uses an integrated approach to language learning, which emphasizes authentic communication and is a more natural approach to language learning. After all, its how you learned your native language! You have 20 class lessons a week in the morning (each lesson is 45 minutes) = 15 hours. After lunch, you will have Music 4 days a week for 8 lessons (6 hours). In this class, you will focus on Music History, Theory, Practice and Performance. You will study all these things if you registered for the entire 12-week course. You will only study some of these things if you registered for fewer than 12 weeks.

Whats included in the price

Course outline for Music Studies

8 lessons (6 hours) each week Module 1: History, Styles and Progression of American Music (7 Jan, 8 April, 23 September 2013) Week 1: Blues music Week 2: Folk music Week 3: Jazz music Week 4: Rock music

2  8 lessons per week W  elcome Information Pack P  lacement test on arrival, weekly progress tests and regular homework U  se of Computer Learning Centre A  ccess to ClassMate online learning A  ccess to Music labs and other facilities W  ireless internet in College T  wo free social activities per week E  nd of Course Certificate

Module 2: Foundations of Music (4 February, 6 May, 21 October 2013) In this module, students will focus on learning how to express basic music terminology and concepts (that students may already know in their own languages) in English. Linguistic focus: vocabulary, grammar (passive voice, expressions of purpose, clauses, determiners) Week 1: Language of sound Week 2: System of music notation W  eek 3/4: Elements of music (including, rhythm, tempo, scales, melody, harmony, chords, etc.)

Sample Timetable
Monday 9.00 10.30 10.30 11.00 11.00 12.30 12.30 1.30 1.30 3.00 English skills Break English practice Lunch Music Tuesday English skills Break English practice Lunch Music Wednesday English skills Break English practice Lunch Music Thursday English skills Break English practice Lunch Music Friday English skills Break English practice Lunch

Prices
Tuition cost (US$) English Plus Music [BEM] Course length 12 weeks Price per week 425 Total cost 5100 US$ 295 260 490 390
0613 12/12

Accommodation (per person, per week) Homestay H  alf-board Year round on-campus residence F  ull-board Single Twin Single Twin

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