Music Theory
Ferguson High School
Section A
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
WILLY CUBIN
EMAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: 8:45AM TO 9:59AM AND 3:01PM TO 4:15PM - MONDAY,TUESDAY,FRIDAY
8:45AM TO 9:46PM AND 3:01PM TO 4:15PM - THURSDAY
OFFICE LOCATION: ROOM 105, DOWNSTAIRS HALL IN FERGUSON HIGH SCHOOL
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Course Description
In Music Theory students will:
·demonstrate knowledge of scales and modes
·develop ear training and diction skills
·study the notation of pitch, rhythm, tonality, chord structure, and terminology
Prerequisite Course(s):
None, although some history of playing and instrument is recommended
Course Format:
Students will be given voice and choice to determine the instructional style best fit to the group. Every effort will be made to personalize learning to each student individually
Required Texts and Materials:
No textbook is required for this course. All articles, method books, and readings will be provided in class. Students should come prepared with a spiral notebook and writing utensil.
Tentative Course Calendar:
Please refer to the separate course schedule.
Student Leaning Outcomes:
Learning outcomes for this course are aligned with local and national standards. Thompson school district graduation competencies will be used to guide the learning
GRADING SCALE:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
LOWER THAN 60% F
Late and Missing Assignments:
No late work will be accepted in this course unless arrangements have been made ith the instructor of the course. When late work is accepted, the grade will be reduced in correlation to how late the assignment is turned in and is purely at the instructor’s discretion. NOTE: Pass-offs can be retaken as many times as necessary until the end of the quarter. To retake a pass-off students must come in during office hours or schedule an appointment.
Attendance and Participation:
See Ferguson High School Handbook
Project and Assignment Expectations:
Unless specifically stated, all word processed assignments should conform to the APA style including the use of a 12pt. font with appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling. APA style information can be found at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
All written work is required to be completed to the student’s best ability level. Only the student's best effort is acceptable.
Collaborative Work:
The student must independently complete all assignments, tests, activities, etc., unless specifically stated otherwise. In situations where collaboration is part of the assignment, the expectations will be clearly stated in the assignment overview. In all collaborative efforts, you must work only within your assigned group, and include names of all individuals who worked on the submitted assignment. These two minimum requirements for collaborative assignments must be met or the work will not be accepted.
Seven Steps to Student Success:
1. Attend every day
2. Review white board for daily, weekly, and hexter objectives.
3. Participate every day
4. Complete assignments by the due dates specified
5. Communicate regularly with your instructor and peers
6. Keep all returned graded work in your in-class folder
7. DO NOT TAKE YOUR IN CLASS FOLDER OUT OF THE CLASSROOM OVERNIGHT.
Course/Instructor Evaluation:
At the end of the course students will be asked to fill out an evaluation sheet. The evaluation will be anonymous and participation is required.
Changes in Syllabus/Schedule:
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor and/or Ferguson High School. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the syllabus or course schedule but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make changes necessary. If so, changes will be communicated in class by the instructor.
Student Conduct:
Refer to the Ferguson High School Handbook and/or the Thompson School District Code of Conduct and Discipline Code.
Please Note: Continued enrollment in this course assumes that you have read and understand the information outlined in the syllabus
Ferguson High School
Section A
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
WILLY CUBIN
EMAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS: 8:45AM TO 9:59AM AND 3:01PM TO 4:15PM - MONDAY,TUESDAY,FRIDAY
8:45AM TO 9:46PM AND 3:01PM TO 4:15PM - THURSDAY
OFFICE LOCATION: ROOM 105, DOWNSTAIRS HALL IN FERGUSON HIGH SCHOOL
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Course Description
In Music Theory students will:
·demonstrate knowledge of scales and modes
·develop ear training and diction skills
·study the notation of pitch, rhythm, tonality, chord structure, and terminology
Prerequisite Course(s):
None, although some history of playing and instrument is recommended
Course Format:
Students will be given voice and choice to determine the instructional style best fit to the group. Every effort will be made to personalize learning to each student individually
Required Texts and Materials:
No textbook is required for this course. All articles, method books, and readings will be provided in class. Students should come prepared with a spiral notebook and writing utensil.
Tentative Course Calendar:
Please refer to the separate course schedule.
Student Leaning Outcomes:
Learning outcomes for this course are aligned with local and national standards. Thompson school district graduation competencies will be used to guide the learning
GRADING SCALE:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
LOWER THAN 60% F
Late and Missing Assignments:
No late work will be accepted in this course unless arrangements have been made ith the instructor of the course. When late work is accepted, the grade will be reduced in correlation to how late the assignment is turned in and is purely at the instructor’s discretion. NOTE: Pass-offs can be retaken as many times as necessary until the end of the quarter. To retake a pass-off students must come in during office hours or schedule an appointment.
Attendance and Participation:
See Ferguson High School Handbook
Project and Assignment Expectations:
Unless specifically stated, all word processed assignments should conform to the APA style including the use of a 12pt. font with appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling. APA style information can be found at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
All written work is required to be completed to the student’s best ability level. Only the student's best effort is acceptable.
Collaborative Work:
The student must independently complete all assignments, tests, activities, etc., unless specifically stated otherwise. In situations where collaboration is part of the assignment, the expectations will be clearly stated in the assignment overview. In all collaborative efforts, you must work only within your assigned group, and include names of all individuals who worked on the submitted assignment. These two minimum requirements for collaborative assignments must be met or the work will not be accepted.
Seven Steps to Student Success:
1. Attend every day
2. Review white board for daily, weekly, and hexter objectives.
3. Participate every day
4. Complete assignments by the due dates specified
5. Communicate regularly with your instructor and peers
6. Keep all returned graded work in your in-class folder
7. DO NOT TAKE YOUR IN CLASS FOLDER OUT OF THE CLASSROOM OVERNIGHT.
Course/Instructor Evaluation:
At the end of the course students will be asked to fill out an evaluation sheet. The evaluation will be anonymous and participation is required.
Changes in Syllabus/Schedule:
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor and/or Ferguson High School. Every effort will be made to avoid changing the syllabus or course schedule but the possibility exists that unforeseen events will make changes necessary. If so, changes will be communicated in class by the instructor.
Student Conduct:
Refer to the Ferguson High School Handbook and/or the Thompson School District Code of Conduct and Discipline Code.
Please Note: Continued enrollment in this course assumes that you have read and understand the information outlined in the syllabus