Music
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
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)
- Noteflight (notation software for music theory)
Grading Procedures: Your grade is determined by the following categories and grading scale:
- 90-100% = A Homework = 20%
- 80-89% = B Quizzes = 20%
- 70-79% = C Performance = 60%
- 65-69% = D
- 0-64% = F
Classroom Policies
- Instrument care - We will be respectful of the equipment we use.
- Kindness - We will be respectful of each other.
- Listen to Learn - Music is all about Call and Response. We listen with attentive
ears so that we can learn.
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
