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Introduction to Guitar
012
1 credit per Semester
Open to all students grades 9-12 who are interested in learning guitar. Students will practice picking melodies, strumming chords, and contrasting guitar styles. Notation will include traditional, tab, and shorthand. Lesson plans will include basic Music Theory, history, famous artists, and songwriting. Students will have the opportunity to practice and rehearse as a group.
Music in Media
012
1 credit per Semester
This course follows the development of music and sound in all formats of media- video game platforms, film, television, streaming and social channels. From the silent movie era, the development of radio and television, first gaming systems and social media channels to the great films, television, gaming, and social media composers of today. Students will explore the role and expression of music across all types of media, learn about the elements of music in media and composers, as well as develop a criteria for describing and assessing music in media. Students will take on the role of composer and create original music for selected scenes and characters from various films, television series, video games and social media platforms.
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Creative Keyboarding
012 (with AP Music Theory test option)
1 credit per Semester
This course is designed for all levels of musicians. For the musically inclined but less experienced, students will learn the fundamentals of music through the keys of the piano and an introduction to music theory. For those more experienced musicians, students will learn keyboard technique, music reading, expression, and more in-depth music theory. Classes are designed to allow for practice time, lessons, recitals, and bookwork. Music Theory is most appropriate for students who sing or play instruments who wonder, “how things work” in the musical language. Students will be exposed to the inner workings of both rhythm and melody through dictation, composition, chord progression identification, inversions, intervals, etc. Students will read music.
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History of Rock and Roll
012
1 credit per Semester
Examine the birth of rock n roll music and track its evolution from the 50s through to modern day music making. This process will highlight specific artists, identify historical contexts, consider social influences, and identify musical connections between present and past. Students will learn concepts by listening and watching famous musicians.
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