MUSIC ENSEMBLE QUARTER 2
FERGUSON HIGH SCHOOL
SECTION B
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:
Students perform in a wide variety of ensembles: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Punk, Rock n Roll, Reggae, Classic Rock, Oldies, etc..... Multi instrumentalism is encouraged. Each ensemble is uniquely instrumented and personalized. Students will recieve music theory lesson as it applies to the music being rehearsed and performed. Students will focus on a new scale every week. Music Ensemble will perform at multiple Ferguson High School events. All performances, both during School time and outside of school time are mandatory.
Prerequisite Course(s):
All students planning to enroll in music ensemble must first meet with the instructor before enrolling. There are no course prerequisites, although some history of playing an instrument or singing is recommended. Completion of this course allows enrollment in Music Ensemble 2 (Advanced Ensemble).
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 for each student individually. Students will have the opportunity to perform in a variety concerts and settings.
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.
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:
STANDARD 1 - EXPRESSION OF MUSIC
STANDARD 2 - CREATION OF MUSIC
STANDARD 3 - THEORY OF MUSIC
STANDARD 4 - AESTHETIC VALUATION OF MUSIC
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 with 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 a student 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 withappropriate 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.
Eight Steps to Student Success:
1. Attend every day
2. Review white board for daily, weekly, unit, and quarterly 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.
8. Attend every day
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
CONTINUED ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE ASSUMES YOU WILL BE PRESENT FOR ALL PERFORMANCES AND DRESS REHEARSALS DURING SCHOOL HOURS AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
FERGUSON HIGH SCHOOL
SECTION B
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:
Students perform in a wide variety of ensembles: Jazz, Classical, Pop, Punk, Rock n Roll, Reggae, Classic Rock, Oldies, etc..... Multi instrumentalism is encouraged. Each ensemble is uniquely instrumented and personalized. Students will recieve music theory lesson as it applies to the music being rehearsed and performed. Students will focus on a new scale every week. Music Ensemble will perform at multiple Ferguson High School events. All performances, both during School time and outside of school time are mandatory.
Prerequisite Course(s):
All students planning to enroll in music ensemble must first meet with the instructor before enrolling. There are no course prerequisites, although some history of playing an instrument or singing is recommended. Completion of this course allows enrollment in Music Ensemble 2 (Advanced Ensemble).
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 for each student individually. Students will have the opportunity to perform in a variety concerts and settings.
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.
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:
STANDARD 1 - EXPRESSION OF MUSIC
STANDARD 2 - CREATION OF MUSIC
STANDARD 3 - THEORY OF MUSIC
STANDARD 4 - AESTHETIC VALUATION OF MUSIC
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 with 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 a student 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 withappropriate 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.
Eight Steps to Student Success:
1. Attend every day
2. Review white board for daily, weekly, unit, and quarterly 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.
8. Attend every day
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
CONTINUED ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE ASSUMES YOU WILL BE PRESENT FOR ALL PERFORMANCES AND DRESS REHEARSALS DURING SCHOOL HOURS AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL HOURS