General Music Syllabus

Mrs. Ohler

sharon.ohler@woodford.kyschools.us

Grades: 60% Participation in class activities and discussion

25% Tests/Quizes

10% Bellringer Activities

5% Notebook Check

Calendar of Events

The Elements of Music—Melody

Reading notes in the Treble and Bass Clef (pitch notation), scales, January 6-February 6

accidentals (sharp, flat, natural), understanding key signatures, keyboard skills

Items needed daily: Folder, Pencil, Headphones—can be purchased for $1 at Dollar Store

The Elements of Music—Rhythm

Reading and writing basic rhythms (whole note, half note, quarter note, February 9-23

Eighth note, sixteenth note, dotted notes, rests), understanding time

Signatures, playing various percussion instruments

Items needed daily: Folder, Pencil, 3 X 5 Cards, lined or unlined

The Purpose of Music

Understanding the place of music in culture February 24-March 12

Items needed daily: Folder, Pencil

The Elements of Music—Timbre/Tone Color

Identifying and classifying instruments into families March 13-March 27

Understanding instrumentation for Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band

Voice Parts

Items needed daily: Folder, Pencil

Music History Unit—Understanding how history affects Music

Classical Greece April 6-10

Medieval Music April 13-17

Classical and Baroque Music April 20-May 13

African American Influence

Items needed daily: Folder, Pencil

Course Review Week and Final Exam May 14-22

Items needed daily: Folder, Pencil