Silver Creek Middle School Music
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year!
Husky Musicians,
My name is Preetcharn Saund, and I will be teaching Orchestra, Band, and Chorus this year at Silver Creek! Over the last couple years our music department has grown in size, talent, and friendship. Whether you are a returning student/parent, or a new face I can't wait to get to know you this year.
Let's make some Music!
-Ms. Saund
In the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP), students develop through creating, performing and presenting arts in ways that engage and convey feelings, experiences and ideas.
It is through this practice that students acquire new skills and master those skills developed in prior learning.
Students have opportunities to function as artists, as well as learners of the arts.
http://www.ibo.org/programmes/middle-years-programme/curriculum/arts/
SCMS Music By Unit
UNIT 1: Musical Identity
UNIT 2: Aesthetics in Music
UNIT 3: Communication through Performance
UNIT 4: Musical Development and Change
Student Responsibilities
Perform, create, and respond to music in ways that align with IB/MYP standards
Bring necessary materials to class each day
Perform solo, small group, and large ensemble warm-ups, pieces, etudes, and skills in class
Study music theory and history through performance and daily lessons
Keep instrument maintained (whether owned, rented, borrowed from SCMS, or by practicing proper vocal health)
Practice warm-ups, pieces, etudes, and skills individually outside of class
Demonstrate individual practice by completing and turning in practice charts weekly
Attend performances on time, dressed appropriately in concert attire
SCMS Homepage: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/silvercreekms/