Vaughan
Secondary School & Music
Teacher: Ms L. Sommers Location: Music Room 120
Course Name: Music Instrumental Repertoire- Grade 9 Course Code: AMR 1O1-01
Prerequisite : None Recommended
Experience: Grade 8 Music
This
is an open level course that emphasizes the performance of instrumental band
repertoire at an intermediate level.
This course occurs outside of the regular school timetable from
September to June and is intended to provide students with an extra performance
challenge. The technical skills of
playing an instrument will be developed while sensitivity, listening and
balance within the group remains a focus.
Students will experience large ensemble, small ensemble, and solo
performance opportunities. They will be required to develop a thorough
understanding of the language of music, including the elements, theory, and
terminology.
Course Topics:
q Introduction : Review of Music Theory
Review of Instrumental
Skills
q Band Repertoire Study
q Studies and Scales
q Rhythm Studies
q Independent Solo
Preparation
q Concert Performance
Instruments:
Students
will be given the opportunity to borrow a school owned instrument at no cost
after the student and parent have read, signed and agreed to the Instrument
Contract. Students are fully
responsible for the care of their instrument under this contract and privileges
will be revoked for improper treatment of any equipment.
Required School Supplies
for every class: Music Folder, 3 Ring Binder,
Lined Paper, Pencil
School Provided Materials: Replacement Cost (if Lost or Damaged)
Method
Books $20.00
each
Instrument $500-4000
(depending on instrument)
Clarinet,
Saxophone and Oboe players will need to purchase reeds throughout the term at
cost from the Music Department. The reeds are $2.00 each and may be purchased
from Ms Sommers.
Assessment of Student
Achievement
|
Category |
Types of Assessment |
Percentage |
|
Creation Attendance,
Participation, Preparation for rehearsals and
demonstration of musicianship in all band performances. This includes bringing supplies and being
prepared to play when rehearsal time begins. Attendance at all concerts, music nights,
festivals and competitions is mandatory. |
Daily
Observations Playing
Tests Concert
Performances Performance
Observation |
60% |
|
Theory The study of theory
involves learning the symbols, language, and conventions used in music. |
Theory
Assignments, and in class observation of knowledge |
5% |
|
Analysis and Musical Knowledge |
Non-performance
Projects |
5% |
|
Culminating Evaluation |
Final
Performance Exam |
30% |
Levels of Achievement:
Level
1 (50-59%) Level 2 (60-69%) Level 3 (70-79%) Provincial Standard Level 4(80%+)
Reporting of Learning
Skills:
Learning
Skills that will be assessed:
Works Independently/
Teamwork / Organization / Work Habits and Homework / Initiative
These
will be reported using the following categories: Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Needs Improvement
Department Policies:
Attendance/Test
Policy
Students
must inform the teacher, before a date of an evaluation of an anticipated
absence. A student who is absent from an evaluation must bring appropriate
documentation explaining that absence.
In both cases, an opportunity to write or play the evaluation might be given, but only on the
return to school day or at the discretion of the teacher.
It is the responsibility of the student to speak
to the teacher on the first day they return from an excused absence with a note
in hand, and prepared to complete the test or missed work immediately. Failure to speak with me right away will
result in a lost opportunity to complete the test and a zero mark.
Attendance
at all performances, including assemblies and after school concerts,
is mandatory and a crucial part of course curriculum and evaluation. Unavoidable conflicts which cause the student
to miss a performance must be explained in writing by the parent/guardian with
as much advanced notice as is possible.
An opportunity to make-up the evaluation may be granted at the
discretion of the teacher.
Students
caught cheating or plagiarizing on any assignment, homework or evaluation will
receive, as a minimum penalty, a mark of zero on the assessment and risk
suspension from school. For more
information regarding school policies, please see the Agenda Book.
Please note the
following evaluation and attendance policies:
q Each rehearsal will be evaluated and marked
q Each late will result in a reduction in observable
active participation from the final mark.
q Each unexplained absence will result in a mark of zero
for that rehearsal.
q Absences without a note will be marked as zero. Notes must be provided before the class or on
the first return school day only, regardless if it is a rehearsal day.
q Absences for sports and school trips will be dealt
with on a situational basis, and will require a request for another opportunity
to re-evaluate.
q Requests to be excused from rehearsal will not be
accepted directly before a rehearsal except in special circumstance.
AMR1O1 will occur at the following time:
*days and times are subject to change with notice
Please sign and return to Ms.
Sommers ASAP.
I understand the above mentioned requirements of this
course.
Student Signature ____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
Signature_____________________________________________
Date_______________________________