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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Students learn to read music and to play simple selections in the keys of C and G major. They develop their skills through study of the keyboard, basic terminology, musical notation, scales, rhythm and simple transposition. As a concluding project, students present a recital for their families or friends.
2 assignments, 1 examination
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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Students learn to play scales, arpeggios, chords, cadences and simple selections in the keys of C, G, D, A and E major. Their skill development continues as they study terminology, rhythm and transposition. As a final project, students arrange and present a recital for friends and family.
2 assignments, 1 examination
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Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Music is often described as a universal language because it exists in all cultures. This course approaches music from a global perspective. Students will learn to notice cultural influences on music while exploring the common human ideas that music addresses. They will analyze the musical traditions of Western Europe, Asia, India, Africa, Latin America, South America, and the United States. They will learn about the significance of music from multiple perspectives: as an art, a science, and a business.
5 assignments, 2 exams
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: This beginning guitar course gives students the broad foundation they need to excel in various styles: folk, classical, even modern rock. Learn to read tablature, lead sheets, and traditional notation. Master common chords, notes, strumming, and fingerpicking patterns. Presented with the modern teenager in mind, this course takes a fun, step-by-step approach.
Notes: Besides a guitar, you'll also need access to a tape recorder (or video camera) and a CD player.
9 lessons, 1 exam
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| Hands-on Music for Credit (Music) |
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Course Description: The School District of Monroe realizes the importance of music in the life of an individual. Many musical experiences are not confined to a traditional school setting. There are a variety of musical activities/experiences in which a student can participate outside of the school environment which will foster student growth and enhance appreciation for all types of music. Music activities are an important part of education of the whole child and vital to student development.
To earn one-half 0(.5) credit in Hands-on Music the student must participate in a minimum of 60 hours of music activities.
Downloads: Course Info (MS Word Doc) | Activities Log (MS Word Doc)
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Course Type: Online
Grading: Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Monroe Virtual School is offering Interactive Guitar to all students. Guitar lessons are provided by qualified teachers on the internet via webcam. Teachers assist students in every aspect of guitar instruction, including music theory.
The course is offered in four segments. Teachers adapt the lessons to the specific skill level of each student. Each segment involves 9 hours of lesson time and 51 hours of documented practice time and will earn the student ½ credit (.5). Students can earn up to a total of 2 credits for this class.
Students who take this course need Broadband Internet Connection and must be able to download Skype. The Monroe Virtual School will provide the webcam and microphone.
Downloads: GUITAR MONITORING SHEET.doc | Interactive Guitar Lessons.doc
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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: If music is the heartbeat of society, this course is a stethoscope to help us hear it more clearly. We'll figure out what makes music tick, learn about its greatest composers, and hear their masterpieces in a fresh way. And we won't stop there. This course also takes us globe-trotting to hear the music of other cultures; presents a foot-tapping, finger-snapping guide to jazz styles; and hip-hops us through the colorful history of rock and roll! And every lesson is chocked full of unforgettable sound clips. Give your ears the treat they deserve!
Notes: The sound files included online range from 500K to 19M. If you are on a dial-up connection, some of the larger sound selections will take some time to download.
9 lessons, 1 exam
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Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: This course introduces the major themes, influences and personalities that shaped most of western cultural heritage. Subjects include: What is Music? Music of Ancients. Classical Music. Renaissance Music. Baroque. Modern Music. 20th Century Music. Contemporary Music and Beyond.
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: Students in this course discover what makes different types of music enjoyable to different people. They learn about the substance of music from its melody, rhythm, dynamics, and harmony to its texture, form, and timbre. Music from around the world as well as Western music is discussed, including compositions from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. Compact discs provide students with a variety of listening experiences.
Notes: The required textbook is Hoffer, Music Listening Today, Third Edition with Enhanced CDs, Thomson Learning (Schirmer Division), 2006
12 Lessons, 4 Tests
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Grades: 11, 12
Rigor: General
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Faculty Evaluated
Course Description: This course explores the concepts, styles, techniques, instruments, and history of music from the Medieval through the Classical eras. Enhanced multimedia CDs are used to provide listening examples of various types of instruments and forms of music.
15 lessons, 13 submitted, 2 exams
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Grades: 11, 12
Rigor: General
Course Type: Online
Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: This course continues the study of music, beginning with the Romantic Period, Post-Romanticist and Impressionist Eras, and up through the Twentieth Century.
Through this study, students will develop a better understanding of where music of today comes from. The first half unit is not prerequisite, but students should be familiar with music from the Medieval to the Classical periods
Notes: The required textbook and CD are also used for Music Appreciation, First Half Unit.
10 lessons, 7 submitted, 2 exams
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| Music Theatre Through Film For Credit (Music) |
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Course Description: Musical theatre holds an important place in the cultural and social fabric of our society. Combining the elements of European opera and American minstrel shows, musicals reached their zenith in the early twentieth century in the theatres of New York's Broadway district. With the advent of better sound recording techniques for motion pictures, the Broadway musical made the natural transition from stage to screen. You will explore the time-honored classics and gain a better understanding of how the stories, songs and choreography come together to provide a unique theatrical experience.
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Grading: Computer Evaluated
Course Description: Through study of the elements of music theory, students increase their understanding and enjoyment of music. They study musical notation, major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, rhythm and fundamental terminology. Students do not need to have access to a musical instrument, although it is helpful. Students who have studied band, orchestra or voice can succeed in this course, but the course is best suited for those who have studied piano or organ.
7 projects, 4 examinations
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Grading: Computer and Instructor Evaluated
Course Description: Gain a solid foundation in basic two-hand piano skills. Learn music theory, including how to read notes, rhythms, and musical symbols on a staff. After finishing this course, you should be able to teach yourself to play the beginning music that you find at the music store.
Notes: You will need access to a piano or adequate electric keyboard (longer than four octaves), a tape recorder (or video camera), and a CD player.
9 lessons, 1 exam
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