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MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT

1744 W Pryor Avenue Chicago, IL 60643 773-535-2550

IB-MYP MUSIC THEORY SYLLABUS

2011-2012

Instructor: Carol McDaniel

Office and/or Cellular Phone: 773-535-2550

Email: clmcdaniel@cps.edu

Website:

Link to Student/Parent Portal: or

Dear Parents,

I am looking forward to teaching your child this year. At this time, I would like to share some important information regarding the General Music course that your son/daughter is enrolled in this year. The following describes the course, what is taught, what a student is expected to learn, classroom rules and an explanation of the grading standards. Please read and discuss the course information with your child. Then complete the attached form with the music fee of $25.00 CASH or MONEY ORDER (payable to Morgan Park High School) and return to Mrs. McDaniel no later than ______________________. PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

Vita of Teacher/Credentials: Bachelor of Music Education, grades K-12 (1980; Bradley University) and Master of Arts in Special Education, Learning Disabilities grades K-12 (1981; Bradley University). I am certified and highly qualified to teach this course. I am also certified to teach AP Music Theory. (2006; Beloit College)

Course Description:

• This course is designed to develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. It is a course in functional theory, with units exploring instruments, sounds, compositional fundamentals and performance.

• The objectives of this course include assisting the student in understanding and possessing aural, sight-singing, written, compositional, and analytical skills through listening, performance, written, creative, and analytical exercises.

Course Objectives:

• This course is perfect for any IB student, whether they already play an instrument, or are looking to expand the depth of their musical knowledge. This essential method features hands-on and "ears-on" practice exercises that help students explore the inner workings of music, presenting notes, scales and rhythms as they are heard in today's music styles.

• Students will be given written and performance based quizzes and tests as well as compositional writing projects involving music notation using staff paper and computer software.

• This course is required for the IB program

Attendance Policy:

• Students are expected to attend class daily and on time!

• If ABSENT, students must present a reinstatement upon return in order to be considered EXCUSED.

• UNEXCUSED absences will result in a grade of zero (0%) for all assignments missed/given on day of absence.

• Students must follow school policy for TARDIES including hall sweeps (counting as a class cut or UNEXCUSED absence).

• Make up work assignments and tests will be given in the event of and EXCUSED absence or School Function and due at the discretion of the instructor.

IB-MYP Programs:

The aim of all IB programs is to develop internationally minded people who, recognize their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. Utilizing the 5 areas of interaction (the contexts through which the curriculum content interacts with the real world), we aim to encourage your child to become increasingly aware of the connections between his/her learning and the real world. These FIVE areas of interaction (AOI) are: Approaches to Learning, Community and Service, Health and Social Education, Environments and Human Ingenuity.

IB-MYP Learner Profile

IB Learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-Minded

Caring

Risk-Takers

Balanced

Reflective

Grading Policy:

|Categories |IB/MPHS Scales |

|30% |Class Activities & Developmental Workbooks | |

|10% |Homework |7-8 |A |90-100 |

|15% |Quiz |5-6 |B |80-89 |

|15% |Test |3-4 |C |70-79 |

|15% |Projects Compositions/ Reports |1-2 |D |60-69 |

|15% |Mid-Term/Final Exams |0 |F |0-59 |

Homework assignments are to be completed and returned on the due date. Students with a valid/excused absence may turn in assignment the day after returning to class. Most assignments are written, however, projects and performance-based activities may require research or group collaboration. Class time will be given for group collaboration. Students will NOT be allowed to make up assignments with an unexcused absence on the day the activity was assigned.

Parent or student conferences for discussing student grades/progress may be scheduled by appointment. Please contact the school office 773-535-2550 or by email clmcdaniel@cps.edu.

Required Materials/Fees:

• Due to the variety of units and subject material covered, students will be assessed a class fee of $25.00 for purchase of a 450-page consumable teacher-developed “MUSIC THEORY” workbook.

• Each student must have a folder/Developmental Workbook (DW) with pockets, notebook paper, pencils with erasers and ink pens, in order to be prepared for daily class periods. Internet access and/or a keyboard (either acoustic or electronic) would be extremely beneficial for maximum exposure to music composition and will allow additional practice experience outside the classroom.

• Students are asked to bring a box of tissue to be stored in the classroom until needed. The instructor will provide hand sanitizer for classroom use.

• A field trip may include a visit to a recording studio for exposure to “state of the art” recording technology used in today’s society.

Behavioral Expectations:

Rules & regulations as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct (SCC) will be strictly enforced for each student. Students should follow the general guidelines:

• Each student should wear a valid ID that is visible at all times throughout the school day.

• Students should report to class daily with required supplies, books and materials for instruction.

• Respect the rights and property of all teachers and classmates.

• Students should arrive to class on time and in appropriate school attire (addressed in the SCC).

• Cheating, fighting, profanity, and eating will not be allowed in the classroom.

• Cellular phones should not be audible or visible or they will be confiscated.

• Students will not be issued passes for the washrooms unless it is an emergency. Exceptions will include students with passes issued by the school nurse.

• Students may be required to work in collaborative groups and independently. In either case, student effort is most important in factoring grades for achievement.

• Students are expected to contribute to class discussions, complete and submit all assignments on time.

• The instructor will be available after school by appointment to assist students when needed provided the student regularly attends class, completes assigned work and is engaged during class instruction.

Request for Parent Signature/Information:

Please sign the attached form to indicate you have read and understand the contents of this syllabus.

Return to Mrs. C. McDaniel no later than _______________________________________________.

Outline of Content:

|SEMESTER ONE: IB-MYP MUSIC THEORY 2011-2012 |

|WEEKS |Lessons |Skills |Page |

| | |1st QUARTER | |

|1 |1-2 |READINESS |Vocabulary |3 |

| | |Introduction/Definition | | |

|1-2 |3-10 |RELEVANCE |Making Notes/Notation |Measures/Bar Lines |7 |

| | |Steady Beat/Pulse |Note Values/Duration |Rhythm Recap/TEST Your Knowledge | |

| | |Rhythm Language |Rests/Beats of Silence | | |

| | |Rhythm of the Words | | | |

|3 |11-20 |RESOURCES |Irregular Meter |Syncopation |23 |

| | |Flashcards/Practice & Games |Dotted Rhythms/Ties |Tempo/Metronome | |

| | |Times Signatures |Accents/Rhythm Instruments |Rhythm Recap/TEST Your Knowledge | |

| | |Simple Meter | | | |

| | |Compound Meter | | | |

|3-5 |21-29 |REACTION |Conducting/Anacrusis |Games to Play |43 |

| | |Counting Notation |Math Music |Listening Maps | |

| | |Body Percussion |Improvisation |Composition | |

| | |Ostinato/Mystery Tunes | | | |

|5 | |5th WEEK QUIZ |N.A. |

|6 |1-9 |RHYTHM |Rhythm Review |Division of the Beat |61 |

| | |Beat/Rhythm |Rests/Value |Dotted Notes | |

| | |Notes/Value |Eighth & Sixteenth Notes/Rests |Beat/Rhythm TEST: Concepts 1-7 | |

| | |Measure/Bar Lines/Meter/Time Signature| | | |

|7 |10-19 |MELODY |Melody Review |Sharps/Flats/Naturals |79 |

| | |Staff/Pitch/Grand Staff |Ledger Lines |Key Signatures | |

| | |Treble Clef |Whole & Half Steps/Scale |Elements of Melody TEST: Concepts 8-15 | |

| | |Bass Clef |Intervals | | |

|8-9 |20-28 |DIRECTIONS |Directions Review |Odds & Ends Rhythm Concepts |99 |

| | |Enharmonic Notes |Dynamics |Signs & Directions TEST: Concepts 16-22 | |

| | |Tempo |Ties/Slurs/Articulation | | |

| | |Repeat Signs, 1st/2nd Endings, D.C., |Other Scales | | |

| | |D.S., Coda, & Fine | | | |

|9 |29 |MUSIC THEORY |117 |

| | |Combining All Elements | |

|9 | |QUARTER #1 EXAM |N.A. |

Outline of Content:

|SEMESTER ONE (cont.): IB-MYP MUSIC THEORY 2011-2012 |

|WEEKS |Lessons |Skills |Page |

| | |2nd QUARTER | |

|10-12 |1-19 |RHYTHM |Ties & Dotted Notes |Reading Ledger Lines & Movable Clefs Half |119 |

| | |Beat & Rhythm |More About Time Signatures |Steps, Whole Steps, Major Scale Intervals | |

| | |Notes/Rests & Value |Syncopation |Sharp/Flat/Natural | |

| | |Meter & Time Signature |Elements of Rhythm QUIZ Melodic |Key Signature | |

| | |Reading Rhythm |Notation |More Scales | |

| | |Eighth & Sixteenth Notes/Rests |Reading Treble Clef |Elements of Melody QUIZ | |

| | | |Reading Bass Clef | | |

|13-15 |20-30 |TOOLBOX |Articulation |Transposition |167 |

| | |Accidentals, Enharmonic Notes |Form |Transcribing Music | |

| | |Tempo |Repeats & Endings |Composition | |

| | |Dynamics |Triads |TEST YOUR MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE | |

|15 | |15-WEEK QUIZ | |

|16 |1-2 |MOTIF |Vocabulary |191 |

| | |Introduction | | |

|16-17 |3-10 |METHODS |Rhythm |Accidentals |195 |

| | |Comparables |Time Signatures |Intervals | |

| | |Phrase/Contour |Scales |Melodic Mastery TEST | |

|18 |11-20 |MATERIALS |Circle of Fifths |Piano Keyboard |211 |

| | |Solfege |Grand Staff/Ledger Lines |Melody Instruments | |

| | |Flashcards |Notation |Recorders | |

| | |Key Signatures | |Melodic Mastery TEST | |

|18-20 |21-29 |MENTALITY |231 |

| | |Composition | |

|20 |SEMESTER #1 EXAM |

|SEMESTER TWO |

|WEEKS |Lessons |Skills |Page |

| | |3rd QUARTER (SEMESTER #2) | |

|21-29 |1-29 | COMPOSITION |Non-Diatonic |248 |

| | |Preparation |Practice | |

| | |Diatonic |Application: Compose A, AB, ABA Form Compositions | |

|29 | |QUARTER #3 EXAM | |

| | |4th QUARTER | |

|30-33 |1-13 |THEORY TIME Level 8 |Lesson 7: Key Signature (Circle of 5ths), Triads & |306 |

| | |Fun Sheet (Review) |Inversions Lesson 8: Transposition | |

| | |Lesson 1: Review |Lesson 9: Review | |

| | |Lesson 2: Intervals |Lesson 10: Review | |

| | |Lesson 3: Chromatic & Diatonic Half Steps |Lesson 11: Review Lesson 12: Review | |

| | |Lesson 4: Simple & Compound Meter |Lesson 13: Musical Terms | |

| | |Lesson 5: Relative Minor |Ear-Training #1 & #2 | |

| | |Lesson 6: Minor Scales |Review TEST | |

|34-38 |1-10 |THEORY TIME Level 10 |Lesson 7: Transposition |358 |

| |(Skip 3&4) |Lesson 1: Intervals |Lesson 8: Expressive Terms | |

| | |Lesson 2: Triads |Lesson 9: Review | |

| | |Lesson 5: Cadence |Lesson 10: Review Ear-Training #1-3 | |

| | |Lesson 6: Harmonic Structure |Review TEST | |

|38 | |SEMESTER #2 FINAL EXAM | |

PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION

IB-MYP MUSIC THEORY 2011-2012

Student Name: __________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First)

Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________________________

(Last) (First)

Parent Phone ( ) ___________________________________________ Between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Parent Phone ( ) __________________________________________________________ After 3:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name: __________________________________________________

(Last) (First)

Please list and explain any immediate medical concerns your child’s teacher should be aware of that might impede student learning or class participation. (Use the back of this page if necessary) ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Please sign below to indicate you have received a copy of your child’s Parent Letter and Course Syllabus for the IB-MYP MUSIC THEORY PROGRAM. Your signature also indicates you have read and fully understand the Course Requirements, Student Supplies and General Classroom Rules and Procedures.

Student Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

PLEASE RETURN SIGNED FORM TO: Mrs. C. McDaniel; Room 152 on or before ___________ with your CLASS FEE of $25.00 cash or Money Order.

Morgan Park High School Music Department

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PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION

IB-MYP MUSIC THEORY 2011-2012

Student Name: __________________________________________________________________

(Last) (First)

Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________________________________________

(Last) (First)

Parent Phone ( ) ___________________________________________ Between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Parent Phone ( ) __________________________________________________________ After 3:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY CONTACT: Name: __________________________________________________

(Last) (First)

Please list and explain any immediate medical concerns your child’s teacher should be aware of that might impede student learning or class participation. (Use the back of this page if necessary) ____________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Please sign below to indicate you have received a copy of your child’s Parent Letter and Course Syllabus for the IB-MYP MUSIC THEORY PROGRAM. Your signature also indicates you have read and fully understand the Course Requirements, Student Supplies and General Classroom Rules and Procedures.

Student Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________________________

PLEASE RETURN SIGNED FORM TO: Mrs. C. McDaniel; Room 152 on or before ___________ with your CLASS FEE of $25.00 cash or Money Order.

Morgan Park High School Music Department

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