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Chapman 7th/8th Music Syllabus - 2016/17
Course Name: 7th/8th Grade Music
Teacher contact: [email protected]
Teacher: Mrs. Johnson
Class Period:8th Period
Time of Day: 2:30 - 3:10 p.m.
Conference: Please email or call to arrange a
Conference-308-440-8466
Course Philosophy or Description:
Description: Students in Music learn to sing in an ensemble, read music and perform for an audience. Students will also learn their L-J terms plus present a PowerPoint on their musician of choice. Students need to always come prepared to class and try their best during each class. Students are required to attend one after-school concert twice in a school year. We have one winter concert and one spring concert. Members are also required to attend GINW Vocal clinic
Textbook: Variety of Music resources
Major Skills/Songs/Activities/Shows that will be taught: sing 3 part music, identify different music theory terms, L to J music terms, popular songs, a Broadway show, Vocal clinic songs, Christmas songs.
Materials needed everyday in Music: Folder with L to J terms, popular songs, Vocal clinic songs-during that time of year, Christmas songs-during that time of year.
Assessments / Grading
Grades will be based on:
Singing Ability/Theory: 40% (50% in 1st/3rd Q)
PowerPoint: 20% (only in 4th Q)
Daily Effort: 30% (50% in 1st/3rd Q)
Vocal Clinic: 20% (only in 2nd Q)
Performances:10% (only in 2/4 Q)
Grading Scale
A - 93-100
B - 86-92
C - 78-85
D - 70-77
F - 0-69
Concerts: Each year we participate in two concerts. One in the Winter Dec. 5 at 7:00 and one in the Spring April ?. Please make plans to attend both these concerts.
GINW Vocal Clinic: Each year we participate in the NW vocal clinic. This year it is on Nov. 9 and is all day from 8:15 - 2:00 with the concert at 2:45. They will be working on 4 songs all day with students from St. Libory, One R, and Cedar Hollow. Please make plans to attend this clinic all day.
Classroom Policies, Procedures and Routines:
Be prepared with music materials
Only sing/talk when appropriate-(or when asked to)
Sit in assigned spot
Raise your hand when you have a question & wait to be called upon.
Get folders-music ready in first 5 min. L to J questions, warm ups, then rehearse pieces. Last 5 min put away folders exactly where they go ready for the next class.
Consequences:1-verbal warning, 2-name on board, 3-conference with teacher/student-(decide on consequence), 4-conference with teacher/parent, 5-conference with teacher/principal/student.
Awards: Can attend a Lied Center show in Lincoln-need to pay ticket/fee.
Procedures for Non-Instructional Activities
Entering Classroom:enter quietly/appropriately & get folders ready for class.
Dismissal Procedures:exit quietly/appropriately & put folders away in exact spot ready for the next class.
Bathroom/Water:may use bathroom once during class if needed & get a drink of water at beginning or end of class.
Course Name: 7th/8th Grade Music
Teacher contact: [email protected]
Teacher: Mrs. Johnson
Class Period:8th Period
Time of Day: 2:30 - 3:10 p.m.
Conference: Please email or call to arrange a
Conference-308-440-8466
Course Philosophy or Description:
Description: Students in Music learn to sing in an ensemble, read music and perform for an audience. Students will also learn their L-J terms plus present a PowerPoint on their musician of choice. Students need to always come prepared to class and try their best during each class. Students are required to attend one after-school concert twice in a school year. We have one winter concert and one spring concert. Members are also required to attend GINW Vocal clinic
Textbook: Variety of Music resources
Major Skills/Songs/Activities/Shows that will be taught: sing 3 part music, identify different music theory terms, L to J music terms, popular songs, a Broadway show, Vocal clinic songs, Christmas songs.
Materials needed everyday in Music: Folder with L to J terms, popular songs, Vocal clinic songs-during that time of year, Christmas songs-during that time of year.
Assessments / Grading
Grades will be based on:
Singing Ability/Theory: 40% (50% in 1st/3rd Q)
PowerPoint: 20% (only in 4th Q)
Daily Effort: 30% (50% in 1st/3rd Q)
Vocal Clinic: 20% (only in 2nd Q)
Performances:10% (only in 2/4 Q)
Grading Scale
A - 93-100
B - 86-92
C - 78-85
D - 70-77
F - 0-69
Concerts: Each year we participate in two concerts. One in the Winter Dec. 5 at 7:00 and one in the Spring April ?. Please make plans to attend both these concerts.
GINW Vocal Clinic: Each year we participate in the NW vocal clinic. This year it is on Nov. 9 and is all day from 8:15 - 2:00 with the concert at 2:45. They will be working on 4 songs all day with students from St. Libory, One R, and Cedar Hollow. Please make plans to attend this clinic all day.
Classroom Policies, Procedures and Routines:
Be prepared with music materials
Only sing/talk when appropriate-(or when asked to)
Sit in assigned spot
Raise your hand when you have a question & wait to be called upon.
Get folders-music ready in first 5 min. L to J questions, warm ups, then rehearse pieces. Last 5 min put away folders exactly where they go ready for the next class.
Consequences:1-verbal warning, 2-name on board, 3-conference with teacher/student-(decide on consequence), 4-conference with teacher/parent, 5-conference with teacher/principal/student.
Awards: Can attend a Lied Center show in Lincoln-need to pay ticket/fee.
Procedures for Non-Instructional Activities
Entering Classroom:enter quietly/appropriately & get folders ready for class.
Dismissal Procedures:exit quietly/appropriately & put folders away in exact spot ready for the next class.
Bathroom/Water:may use bathroom once during class if needed & get a drink of water at beginning or end of class.