Music Appreciation Elective Course
The Music Appreciation course at Northgate Academy offers students an enriching journey through the history and development of Western music, aiming to enhance their understanding and appreciation of music as a reflection of the human experience. This course is designed to cultivate an appreciation for the intricate art of music, introducing students to basic musical terminology and notation, the characteristics of various musical instruments, and the evolution of musical styles from the Middle Ages through the Classical Era. By exploring the rich tapestry of Western music, students will learn to recognize the formal designs and stylistic elements that define different historical periods and their composers, understanding the profound relationship between music, society, and individual expression.
Throughout this course, students will achieve a series of comprehensive objectives: they will become familiar with fundamental musical terms and notation, identify the formal structures prevalent in Western music, explore the stylistic nuances of various historical periods, and analyze the interplay between music and societal developments. Additionally, the course emphasizes the development of effective listening skills, enabling students to engage with and appreciate music on a deeper level. Through studying prominent composers and their masterworks, students will not only gain a broad overview of Western musical heritage but also cultivate a lasting appreciation for the transformative power of music.
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Music Appreciation Course Syllabus
The purpose of this Music Appreciation course is to deepen the student’s awareness and understanding of the different ways the human experience is reflected in the musical arts and will emphasize the development of skills necessary to appreciate western music in a meaningful way. This course introduces basic musical terminology and notation, identifies many different musical instruments, and highlights the different periods of musical development from The Middle Ages, to the Classical Era.
Textbook: Music Appreciation (Boundless CC 4.0)Course Objectives:
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Learn basic musical terminology and notation
- Learn standard formal designs used within western musical repertoire
- Explore stylistic elements that characterize historical periods and their composers
- Analyze relationships between music and society
- Develop effective listening techniques
Consider prominent composers and selected musical masterpieces
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Chapter 1 - Melody, Harmony, and Scales |
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Chapter 2 – Rhythm and Meter |
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Chapter 3 – Textures and Forms |
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Chapter 4 – Tempo and Dynamics |
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Chapter 5 - Classification of Human Voices |
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Chapter 6 – Musical Instrument Families |
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Chapter 7 – Musical Ensembles |
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Chapter 8 – The Middle Ages |
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Chapter 9 - The Renaissance |
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Chapter 10 - The Baroque Era |
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Chapter 11 - Baroque Opera |
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Chapter 12 - Baroque Instrumental |
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Chapter 13 - The Classical Era |
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Chapter 14 - Classical Opera/Choral Music |
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Chapter 15 - Classical Instrumentation |
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes……………………….70%
Mid-Term/Final Exams……..30%
Total……………………………………100%
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