Middle M/J Exploring Music 1
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 Semesters
Description
Ever wonder how people make music? In this course, you’ll not only investigate musical instruments, composers, styles, and concepts, you’ll explore how it’s used all around the world! You will learn about how musical genres have developed throughout time and in different places, and you’ll dig into how music is created, performed, and experienced. You’ll even have the chance to make some tunes of your own!
Access the site link below to view the Florida Department of Education description and standards:
Course description: https://cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/21330?isShowCurrent=false
Note: This course provides elective credit only.
Major Topics and Concepts: Segment 1
- explore why people create music
- identify timbre, pitch, scales, melody
- classify instruments by family
- describe how people use music to express ideas
- explore how personal identity is expressed through music
- discuss laws that protect intellectual property
- explore how composers notate music for musicians
- manipulate pitch using a virtual instrument
- explore soundwaves and arrange pitches
- examine how music is connected to memory and emotions
- discover how music is used in ceremonies
- explore how people use music to remember history, people, and events
- identify the benefits of music therapy
- analyze a musical composition
- evaluate the effect of technology on the development of music
- explore how music is combined with other types of media
- recognize how technology has contributed to the accessibility of world music
- identify how the internet has influenced copyright law
- identify harmony and analyze simple harmonies
- identify how music and dance are connected
- examine cultural influences on music and dance
Major Topics and Concepts: Segment 2
- identify tempo, rhythm, and form
- explore how composers use tempo to communicate a musical idea
- analyze a musical composition
- identify how migration has impacted world music
- explore American music influenced by multiple cultures
- explore why composers create different rhythms
- explore American Rhythm Rock and Roll and its influences
- identify music as a sellable product
- explore the music business, careers, and education
- explore how musicians use tempo and dynamics in musical expression
- identify how musicians and composers make music meaningful
- explore how music is used to communicate meaning
- explore different ways composers use form
- identify how music supports communities
- explore the benefits of studying music
Student-Supplied Resources
Students need to supply the following materials to complete the coursework:
- Disk space on your computer, as well as an external device to back up your files (flash drive, external hard drive, etc.)
- Word processing program (Microsoft Word or similar)
- digital video/audio recording device
- a way to listen to and perform with audio recordings
- real or digital instruments *optional
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***
***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.
Courses subject to availability.
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