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Welcome to Music Class! 

Music Class: Mr. Willson 

E-mail - [email protected]


Music Course Overview (Grades 4 through 8)


Welcome to music class! I’m so excited to embark on this musical journey with you. 


Course Description: In the Middle School Music program at Park City Prep Charter school, we are going to focus on Music Theory, Music History, and learning how to play instruments. Students will learn how to creatively express themselves through composing, tell stories through songwriting, gain practical musical instrument skills, learn how to read music, and will be introduced to music, both old and new, from all around the world.


Instruments 

 

  • Ukulele
  • Recorder 
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Percussion
  • Voice

 

Music Theory 

 

  • Learn how to read and perform music.
  • Understand song form. 
  • Learn how to compose. 
  • Learn how to record, mix, and make beats.

 

Music History

 

  • Classical (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern)  
  • Jazz 
  • Blues 
  • Hip Hop 
  • Pop 
  • World 
 

Music Technology 


  • Soundtrap (recording, mixing, composing) 

Grading Procedures: Your grade is determined by the following categories and grading scale:

  • Participation = 30%
  • Assessment = 30%
  • Performance = 40% 

Classroom Policies


  • Instrument care - We will be respectful of the equipment we use.
 
  • Kindness - We will be respectful of each other. 
 
  • Follow the Conductor - When making music we will learn to stop and start together, 

                                  follow directions, and track the teacher on cue.

 
  • Listen to Learn - Music is all about Call and Response. We listen with attentive 

                      ears so that we can learn.

 

  • Have fun! - Remember, when we meet and exceed expectations, music is a joy.


My pledge to you as a student:

 

I will respect who you are. 

 

I will teach you how to be a musician.   

 

I will help you meet our learning goals. 



My expectations of you as a student: 

 

You will be respectful of everyone in our learning community. 

 

You will report to class promptly. 

 

You will enter the classroom ready to learn. 



Mr. Willson 

Room 411 

[email protected] 


To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable - Ludwig Van Beethoven
 
Hi there! My name is Mr. Willson. I teach music for grades 4 through 8. After graduating with a degree in Violin Performance from Louisiana State University in 2011, I began my teaching career. For the past 7 years I've lived in New Orleans teaching, performing, and composing for film. My family recently moved to Connecticut, and we're excited about connecting with the community here!