Music+Composition

National Standards for Music Education The National Standards for Arts Education were issued in 1994. Recommended achievements and standards are provided for early childhood, grades 1-3, 4-6, 6-8, and grades 9-12. (A. Sample)

Music Composition Syllabus and Pacing Guide:

Music Composition Syllabus Spring 2010 Mr. Ashley Sample, Director

Course Objectives: The purpose of the SGHS Music Program is to improve individual understanding of, awareness of, and composition of a variety of music. The Music Composition Course at South Granville provides a knowledge of music theory, ear training as well as basic skills in composition.

Course Materials: • A computer w/ finale or finale notepad • 3 ring binder w/ side pockets • Pencil(s) • Handouts provided by the director

Grading Policy:

Areas: Weighting: • Participation/Assignments 20% • Quizzes (theory, sight-singing) 30% • Projects & Tests 50% • Final Exam 20% Rehearsal/Performance/Assignment Criteria: Students should… • Attend all events • Arrive on time to all events (seated w/ all equipment, and warming up) • Bring appropriate materials every time • Be attentive and contribute throughout the event • Perform assigned etudes, scales, solos and assigned parts at a high level of proficiency
 * The final exam is 20% of the final overall grade. Thus the actual worth of all other grade areas at the end of the semester become less than the given percentage. Students will be expected to prepare scales, a solo & sight sing.

SGHS Grading Scale: • 100 to 93 A • 92 to 85 B • 84 to 77 C • 76 to 70 D • 69 or below F

Discipline Policy:

Rules: • No talking while lecture is in progress • Raise your hand and be recognized before speaking • Bring appropriate materials to class • No food or drink in the bandroom • Demonstrate appropriate conduct as set forth in the school handbook

Consequences: 1st Offense Verbal Warning 2nd Offense Call Home 3rd Offense Detention & Call Home 4th Offense Office Referral

In the event a student blatantly and/or maliciously causes a serious classroom disruption, a severe penalty clause will take effect. The student will immediately be referred to the principal’s office, will most likely serve a suspension and will no longer be eligible to participate in band courses/activities.

Upcoming NC Symphony Concerts: • February 5-6th Finlandia & Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 • March 5-6th Gustav Holst The Planets • May 14th Bernstein’s Candide & Aaron Copeland’s Hoe Down
 * if you are interested in going to one of these concerts as a group, I’ll see if we can get a bus.