Homework: Students Are Expected to Complete Assignments in Their Music Theory and Packet

Piano Lab Holmes Middle School Ms. Szekely [email protected]

Homework: Students are expected to complete assignments in their Music Theory and Packet.

Materials: Notebook, pencil/pen, blank CD-R

Grading: Assignments consist of Notes, Class Work, Quizzes and Performances of Music Music Ace 1 & 2 (30%):  Understanding Treble Clef  Understanding Bass Clef  What is Pitch?  What is the Musical Staff?  Key Signatures  Introduction to Major Scales  Understanding Beats, Rhythms, Syncopations

Alfred Piano (30%):  How to Sit at the Piano  Introducing the Keyboard  Left & Right hand positions  The Grand Staff  Learning to Play Songs

Garage Band (30%):  Using Electronic sounds for Composition  Putting together Tracks to Compose Music  Learning to Create Jazz, Rock, Classical Music

Music Theory (10%):  Understanding Time Signatures 4/4, 2/4, 3/4 etc…  Knowing Note Values –quarter note, half note etc…  Understanding Rests, Timbre & other musical elements  Knowing Note names C,D,E,F,G,A,B on the scale  Using Staff paper to place notes on Musical Staff

**3 or more times of talking during instructional time results in a U in Cooperation **3 or more times of talking during work time or not doing your work or not turning in your work results in a U in Work Habits

100% - 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 70% = C 69% - 60% = D 59% or below = F Classroom Procedures:  Come to class prepared with all materials everyday

Classroom Expectations:  Tardy Policy: Students are expected to be in their seats when the tardy bell rings  Raise your hand and wait to be called on if you have a question  Do not bring food, drinks or gum in the classroom  Ask permission if you need to leave the room  Wait for the Teacher, not the bell, to dismiss you & the class  Students are to respect the teacher, other students and their property.

A warning is given and then a check mark for any violation above. 3 check marks in classroom expectations results in a U in Cooperation 3 check marks in classroom procedures results in a U in Work Habits

Students should make every effort to do well!!

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