a-g Music CP7203

Syllabus 2022-2023

M: 11 am - 12 pm 

Instructor: Gina Kuhlmann

Email: gkuhlmann@cwcharter.org

Phone number: 209-691-0069

Class meets select Mondays Online beginning August 15th from 11 am - 12 pm

Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus used in the Parent/Student Orientation course.

 

Course Overview:

Students will discover the world of music through hands-on work with an instrument. Musical terminology, rhythmic figures, and basic reading skills will be learned to further enhance this experience. “Instruments” is considered a performing group. Students are required to participate in all performances and festivals. Instruments may include Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Bass, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Voice. 

Students gain an understanding of:

• The Instrument
• Proper Technique and Care
• Posture, Breathing, Bowing, Mouth Position, Optimal Finger Positions
• Theory
• Basic Musicianship, sight-reading, solfege, and rhythmic passages
• Ensemble Playing vs. Solo Playing
• Music History
• Career Opportunities

 

Course Information: Class Time – Monday 11:00pm -12:00pm

1st Semester Class Start Date: 8/15/2022.

2nd Semester Class Start Date: 1/9/2023.

 

Required Textbook:

• WW Norton & Co Inc, 2017 –The Musician’s Guide to Fundamentals Clendinning, Marvin, and Philips, 2017. ISBN: 978- 0- 393- 63916-2 ++++STUDENT TEXTBOOKS FOR CHECK OUT AT THE LEARNING CENTER!

• Music Theory Basic Rudiments Workbook. ISBN-9780981310138 cost $29.99: this can be ordered from Barnes & Noble

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CLASS:

• Private Lessons- you must seek out a private teacher for your instrument. Keep in mind, that they must be vendor-approved if you are using student IF’s.  

• Class textbook/workbook
• Gmail Account and ability to open/create word documents and pdfs (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Reliable Internet access
• Canvas Login link: https://cwcs.instructure.com/login/canvas 

Grading:

Attendance/Participation 20%

Homework (from ES Progress report and Submitted work) 20%

Quizzes and Midterms 20%

Projects, papers 20%

Final 20%

 

Highest - Lowest Letter

100.00 % 93.00 % A

92.99 % 90.00 % A-

89.99 % 87.00 % B+

86.99 % 83.00 % B

82.99 % 80.00 % B-

79.99 % 77.00 % C+

76.99 % 73.00 % C

72.99 % 70.00 % C-

69.99 % 67.00 % D+

66.99 % 60.00 % D

59.99 % 0.00 % F

PLEASE NOTE: The pacing guide is subject to change. If students do not understand a concept, I may adjust assignments. The changes will be posted on our Canvas page. Students in Canvas classes should read the Canvas homepage for up-to-date and detailed assignments. Students who are not in Canvas classes using the course syllabi can follow the pacing guide’s weekly assignments.

 

Attendance: Attendance is required.  The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as truancy.

• Excused Absence is defined as:
  The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* before the time the class meets.
• Unexcused Absence is defined as:
  An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* before the time the class meets.

*If extenuating circumstances do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "backup plan" in case of unexpected computer problems on the day of the class (i.e., make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)  

When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email, watch the class recording and submit a summary of the recorded class. In addition, all assignments that are posted in Canvas are to be turned in. 

Absent/Late Work:  Late work will be accepted for half credit up to the posted late work deadline. Absences don’t extend deadlines.

 

Pacing Guide and Assignments

Fall 2022

• 8/16-- Overview of Class
• 8/22 -- Music Basics; Music Genre Project - Due Oct 2nd 
• 8/29 -- Music Basics
• 9/5 -- No School

• 9/12 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 1 Music Basics

• 9/19 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 1; Basic Rudiments Lesson 2 Accidentals - Sharp, Flat, and Natural Signs   

• 9/26 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 2

• 10/3 -- Presentations of Music Genre Projects

• 10/10-- Listening Unit on Rhythm

• 10/17-- Listening Unit on Rhythm

• 10/24 --Listening Unit on Rhythm 

• 10/31 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 2

• 11/7 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 2

• 11/14 -- Listening Activity

• 11/21 -- No School

• 11/28 -- Review for Final

• 12/5 Proctored Final Exam. 

 

 Spring 2023

• 1/9 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 3 Semitones, Enharmonic Equivalents, and Whole Tones; Music Career Project Due 2/26

• 1/16 -- No Class

• 1/23 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 3

• 1/30 --  Listening Unit Dynamics

• 2/8 -- Listening Unit Dynamics

• 2/13 -- Listening Unit Dynamics

• 2/20 -- No School

• 2/27 -- Music Career Presentations

• 3/6 -- Basic Rudiments Lesson 4 Major Scales and the Circle of Fifths - Major Keys

• 3/13 -- Basic Rudiment Lesson 4; Final Project Due 5/7

• 3/20 -- No School

• 3/27 -- Listening Unit Media & Timbre

• 4/3 -- Listening Unit Media & Timbre

• 4/10 -- Listening Unit Media & Timbre

• 4/17 --  Listening Activity: John Williams

• 4/24 -- Listening Activity: John Williams

• 5/1 -- Listening Activity: John Williams

• 5/8 -- Presentations of Final Project: Historical Timeline

Pacing is approximate and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the class.