Applied Music IV

03152602 Applied Music IV

Recommended Grade Levels: 12

Prerequisite: Applied Music III and Director Approval

Credit: 1

Description: The foundation of music literacy is fostered through reading, writing, reproducing, and creating music, thus developing a student's intellect. Through creative expression, students apply their music literacy and the critical-thinking skills of music to sing, play, read, write, and/or move. By experiencing musical periods and styles, students will understand the relevance of music to history, culture, and the world, including the relationship of music to other academic disciplines and the vocational possibilities offered. Through critical listening, students analyze, evaluate, and respond to music, developing criteria for making critical judgments and informed choices.

Performance based course designed for students to work individually and as small groups on music and technical development. It will give students an opportunity to work on music for all-region, all-area, and all-state auditions, as well as solo and ensemble competition.