Mr. Christopher Reid
creid@daltonschool.kr
School Year 2023-2024
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Orchestra
Welcome to Orchestra!
Welcome to Orchestra!
A quick overview:
A quick overview:
The Orchestra course focuses on students expansion of their primary instrument in both solo and ensemble settings and focuses on the four main categories of:
Creating
Performing
Responding
Connecting
Course Description
Course Description
Immerse yourself in the transformative world of orchestral music in our Orchestra course, where ensemble playing converges with musicianship growth, teamwork, and leadership building. Through collaborative music-making, you'll master the intricacies of synchronization and expression, while intensive coaching refines your tone and interpretation. Embracing diversity and unity, you'll cultivate interpersonal skills and take on leadership roles, honing your ability to guide fellow musicians. Live performances will punctuate your journey, showcasing your progress and passion. Discover not just the artistry of orchestral music, but also its capacity for personal development and collective harmony.
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Units of Study & Assessment Information
Semester One Goals: Ensemble Playing, Intonation, Personal Goal Setting
Semester One Goals: Ensemble Playing, Intonation, Personal Goal Setting
How can we express ourselves with fellow musicians and set sustainable goals for our musical growth?
In this unit, students will delve into the essential elements of ensemble playing, intonation mastery, and personal goal setting. Through collaborative exploration, students will learn to blend their individual instrumental voices into a harmonious whole, refining their ability to communicate and synchronize within a group setting. The unit will also focus on the nuances of intonation, training students' ears to recognize and adjust pitch discrepancies for a polished and precise performance. To further enrich their musical journey, students will engage in personal goal setting, developing a clear roadmap for their own growth and improvement throughout the course. Through targeted exercises, practice strategies, and regular self-assessment, students will take ownership of their progress, fostering a sense of agency and accomplishment in their musical pursuits.
In Unit 1, students will:
Collaborate in musical discussions and playing.
Set goals for personal growth and practice techniques to improve individual learning.
Semester Two Goals: Dynamic contrast, visualization and performance, practice techniques
Semester Two Goals: Dynamic contrast, visualization and performance, practice techniques
How can we continue to grow and express ourselves as musicians through visualization of performance, extension of dynamic contrast, and continued development of practice techniques?
In this innovative orchestral unit, musicians will embark on a transformative journey to elevate their musical expression through visualization, dynamic contrast, and advanced practice techniques. Through a dynamic blend of interactive workshops, collaborative rehearsals, and individualized coaching sessions, participants will unlock new dimensions of artistic depth and mastery, empowering them to soar to new heights of musical excellence.
In Unit 1, students will:
Collaborate in musical discussions and playing.
Set goals for personal growth and practice techniques to improve individual learning.
Broad Learning Categories / Transfer Goals
Broad Learning Categories / Transfer Goals
Proficiency Scale
Proficiency Scale
Classroom and Course Expectations
Classroom and Course Expectations
Expectations
Expectations
Students are expected to...
Respect each other's boundaries and space including all classroom materials
Engage in classroom discussion and evaluations promoting a safe and creative space for music engagement
Come prepared with all materials daily including a specified music folder, music, writing materials, and devices. (all music must be printed for performance and classroom use)
Enjoy the music making process!
Late Work
Late Work
All work is expected to be submitted on the day it is due. In the event a student does not submit a summative assessment on the day it is due, that student will…
Be given a DND unless otherwise discussed with the instructor
Forfeit their opportunity to be reassessed.
Special considerations may be made for students with extended absences because of sickness, family problems, or family tragedy.
Absence Policy
Absence Policy
Any class missed will result in the following:
Video evidence of practice in specified sections of the music. This is due no later than Friday of the same week.
If a student has three unexcused absences they will be unable to participate in other SOT and club events until further discussed with the director. These make-up times will be held during SOT3 and 4.
Reassessment
Reassessment
When reassessment is offered, students must meet the following requirements:
complete the original task or assessment (summative) by the specified due date
complete all required assignments (formative assessments) leading up to the summative
complete the reassessment form provided by the teacher
complete a mini-conference with the teacher
The highest summative assessment score is what is entered into Powerschool.
There is a threshold to the reassessments to which students are entitled:
Summative Reassessment Threshold: You are able to reassess ONCE given you satisfy the requirements above. If there is a plan to reassess the same learning outcome, then no additional reassessment is necessary.
Formative Reassessment Threshold: You are provided with UNLIMITED formative reassessments as these types of assessments are solely meant for feedback and improving your skills and abilities in English.
** The following final measures of learning may not be reassessed: end-of-course or end-of-semester exams; culminating projects/performances/papers.
Week by Week Schedule
Week by Week Schedule
Students can expect the following from the teacher concerning the following:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM - All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom. If you are having trouble locating it, contact the teacher.
RUBRICS AND POLICIES - Once posted here they will not change. However, if a chance is necessary the teacher will inform students well in advance and will clearly mark the changes.
Quick Link High School Policies
Quick Link High School Policies
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