NWHS Music Theory class
Maryland General music standards: Grades 9-12
MU.Pr4.E:9-12:4: Read from iconic notation, standard notation, or alternative notation systems in preparation for performance, justifying and supporting their use in appropriate contexts.
MU.Cr2.E:9-12:1: Apply tools, which may include standard notation, iconic notation, or recording technology, to notate or record developed musical ideas. Craft and present a composer’s statement that clearly summarizes and supports creative and conceptual choices.
MU.Cr1.E:9-12:2: Create music with well-developed melodic, rhythmic, dynamic, and formal elements, including complex harmony, in response to artistic stimuli, using appropriate technology as available.
MU.Cr3.E:9-12:2: Incorporate refinements to personal musical ideas through analysis and implementation of feedback.
MU.Cr3.E:9-12:3: Present a performance-ready version and clearly support judgments and decisions made during the creative process, including refinement, using appropriate technology as available.
Unit 3: Percussion ensemble
Using Noteflight, Students will create a Percussion Ensemble Composition written in Binary or Ternary Form. Students must use at least 2 pitched percussion instruments and 2 non-pitched percussion instruments.
Unit Objective #1: SWBAT complete harmonic analysis of varied repertoire using the Figured Bass, Roman Number & Lead Sheet Symbols, and Chord Progressions.
Unit Objective #2:SWBAT to write using the Rules for 4 Part Writing.
Unit Objective #3: SWBAT arrange and orchestrate simple melodies for non-transposing and transposing instruments.
Unit 2: The 4 Chords that Ruined Pop Music Project
Overview:
Music Theory Students had to write a song at least 8 measures long on noteflight with your own melody, harmonizing chords and a baseline using the 4 chords that “ruined pop music”. Students will critique and refine their composition by engaging in a series of "Peer to Peer" Analysis and Self Assessments of the Project. Other musicians, composers and music teachers are encouraged to judge one or more of the compositions using this
Unit 1: Theme and Variation Project Lesson
Overview:
Students in AP Music Theory have composed Variations on a Theme. Some students decided to make a 13th Variation from Mozart's 12 Variations of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star (on Ah vous dirai-je, maman K.265/300e) Other students decided to take the melody/theme and make their own variation on it. Below are their compositions, along with the audio of their creation.
VPA Music Teachers and Other Music Teachers/Supervisors in the PGCPS Network are encouraged to adjudicate student compositions using this google form.
Parent/Guardian/Student Resources
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2. Syllabus
