TOPICS COVERED: 1. Introduction to instruments 2. Bass and Treble Letter Names 3. Note and Rest values: 16th, 8ths, quarters, halves,and wholes. 4. Simple Meter and Time Signatures 5. Musical Terms and Definitions 6. Unison and Solo Performances 7. Introduction to Duets, Trios and Band Scores 8. Cultural and Historical references to Composers and their work
GRADES made from: Written Assignments, Written Tests , Performance Tests.
YEAR EVALUATION: Grade 7 students will be assessed as follows: The year is made up of 3 terms. All terms are worth the same value. Written materials and performance testing are all worth the same as one enhances the other.
COURSE RESOURCES: Standard of Excellence, Essential Elements, The Yamaha Advantage and various Band Scores.
MATERIALS NEEDED: Reeds for Clarinets($2.25), Sax reeds ($2.50) can be purchased at cost from M Blezy. Bass players will be expected to purchase their own Bass Cord ($15.00) A class set of drum sticks will be provided. A seperate music binder is not needed.
CODE OF CONDUCT: Students are expected to arrive to class on time with all needed materials. They are expected to work to the best of their ability. As playing a musical instrument is new to most grade 7's, you need to realize that you will make mistakes. Learn from them. Not everyone in class will have the same opinions. Listen and learn. Respect the opinions of others. There is always more than one way to do anything. If help is needed, ask for it. Help is available to those who use their class time wisely. I will not give up a lunch hour if you waste the class time you already have. I will give up the time to call your parents. If you choose not to pay attention I will: 1. speak with you, 2. move your seating, 3. remove you from class as the rest of the class has the right to receive an education, and 4. send you to the office and the suspension process will begin. Please do not make that choice.