Simon Baruch Middle School 104

6th Grade Instrumental Music

with Mr. Klonowski
Room 101
cklonowski@schools.nyc.gov
(212) 674-4545

From Mr. Klonowski:

Welcome! My name is Mr. Klonowski (pronounced Kloh-now-skee). I am very excited to start making music
this school year. As a new member to the Simon Baruch learning community, I am very much looking forward
to an exciting, fun and musical year of learning together. If you have any questions or concerns for me
throughout the year, it is easiest to contact me any time by email, but I am also available during school hours
at the number above.

Course Description:
Through our time together, we will all grow as musicians, both individually and as an ensemble. Our
curriculum will focus on the following:

Learning the basics of music theory and applying that theory to our daily playing

Rehearsing and performing music from a wide range of genres (classical, pop, film, blues, etc.)

Build independence by developing good individual practice and group rehearsal techniques and strategies

Making historical connections with the life and times of the composers’ music we will be playing

Composing our own music together as a class and in small groups

Daily Required Materials for Class:

Your Instrument

A pencil (please no pens- we will make mistakes and need to be able to fix them)

A folder for your music and materials

Manuscript or Music Staff paper (a notebook, or printed from the web: www.BlankSheetMusic.net)

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Please read through this syllabus,

complete the information on the reverse side of this paper,
detach it and return it in our next class meeting.
Grading:

You will be graded in 5 equally weighted categories as listed below:

20% Participation

• Including attendance, preparation with materials, and conduct within the class.

20% Assessments

• Including both written and performance based assessments.

20% Projects and Performances

• Including individual and group projects, as well as participation in performance events.

20% Classwork

• Work completed within the class period

20% Homework

• Work completed at home, including independent practice

Each student will have continuous online access to their grades through Skedula. Additionally, progress
reports will be sent home throughout the year along with brief reflection questions allowing the student to
react and respond.

Extra Help:
I am almost alway in my classroom, and will make myself available to students needing extra help during any
periods I’m not already teaching. I will keep my schedule posted in my room, showing available times.
Additionally, on Wednesdays, during periods 3-4, we will have time available for individual work with students
needing extra help.


Wishing you all the best in the coming school year,

Mr. Klonowski

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By completing the information below, I confirm that I understand and agree to the information outlined in the
Instrumental Music Syllabus.


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Date

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Student Signature
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Student e-mail (optional)

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Home Phone

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