Music Lab-I is an introductory course in music. Students will be exposed to basic skills and concepts of music through the use of their very own keyboard. Students will be able to discuss the music that they listen to with intelligence and understanding. For additional information see the attached syllabus.
Special Days:
Mondays - Listening Journals - The class will listen to examples of different styles of music and journal about the experience.
Drumming Day - once a cycle, day to be determined.
Materials Needed: Just a pencil, eraser and their chromebook (provided by the school.)
Class Guidelines: In addition to the school policies outlined in your agenda, please adhere to the following during every class.
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking.
- Respect and maintain your own personal space; do not distract others.
- Do not touch the keyboard or headset unless instructed by a teacher
- Please stay on your side of the keyboard
- All books, pencils, devices, etc. Should be stored away from the keyboard area.
Grading Practice:
- 45% Participation: This includes class discussions, daily class work, preparedness and behavior.
- 5% Homework: Assignments you may begin in class and finish at home.
- 20% Music Journal: This is an online document saved on our Google Drive and shared with your music teacher.
- 30% Quizzes, Tests and Projects.
- Late Policy: 1 day = 80%; 2 days = 50%; 3+ days = ZERO
Resources:
- Google Classroom - students will be given a code to access google classroom which they can sign into from any online device.
