Music

Teachers: Ms. Clark, Mr. Stout

Music

WORK ON ADDING ABOUT ME> During this time of distance learning, I will be using as many online resources for students as I can. Students in performing groups will need to practice five days a week.

email Carrieclark@williams.k12.ca.us phone (530)...-.... extenstion

Music Exploration 7th/8th Grade (semester)

Exploratory Music is a general introductory music course that incorporates the various aspects of music. Students will be introduced to elements of music, music history and its great composers, styles and cultures of music, the development of music listening skills, music appreciation, music performance, and elementary music theory.

MUSIC APPRECIATION

This is a year-long course focusing on the role of music in our lives. Students will have opportunities to perform, listen to and analyze music. We will survey music form diverse cultures around the world. It is an active study of how music says who we are as human beings and how we express ourselves through music.

Beginning Band

The beginning band is and introductory instrumental music course. Instruments in the band include Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet and, Trombone. Performances include two yearly concerts plus a festival. During distance learning we will focus on the possibility of ensemble performances. Students are expected to practice, at home, at least one hour per week and attend all performances.

Advanced Band

The advanced band is for students who have completed at least one year of band. We will be using Smartmusic for practicing, performing and some evaluation. We will be using similar instruments to beginning band, with the addition of french horn, oboe, and other brass instruments. Students are expected to practice at home at least one hour per week and attend all performances.

Guitar

Designed for the beginning guitar student, this course includes fundamentals of playing the guitar, including chord structure, basic notation, and strumming techniques. Students are provided with a guitar and textbook to accompany our online music component, Consonus Music Institute.

Beginning MARIACHI

This class will be taught by Mr. Stout this year. Students learn the basics of one of the instruments of the mariachi (violin, guitar, vihuela or guitarron) from the beginning stages. All students will also learn the fundamentals of singing.

Advanced Mariachi

This class will be taught by Mr. stout this year. This class is designed for students who have completed at least one year of mariachi music (or the equivalent) on one of the mariachi instruments. The curriculum is focused on learning complete songs chosen from the classics of the mariachi repertoire: rancheras, boleros, sones, corridos, polkas, and huapangos. Students must be prepared to sing.

Music Technology

This course will utilize technology to understand, create and record music. Students will be exposed to engineering and recording and will gain exposure to music software, notation programs, sequencing, marketing, and copyrights.