Music Appreciation - The History of Western Music
During this 10-week course, learners will study the history of western music, starting with Ancient Music and traveling through time to Present-Day Film Music.
Angelia McArthur
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What's included
10 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will be assigned at the end of each class. Assignments will include short reading passages with a few questions to answer, online quizzes are through Kahoot!, and the listening selections. The pacing of this course may be adjusted as needed.Assessment
Learners will be formally assessed through class participation and weekly assignments. Upon request, the teacher will keep track of assignment grades and provide a grade report. Please let the teacher know if you would like a grade report before class starts.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Music Appreciation - The History of Western Music is an overview of music history ancient to present-day. Learners will study a variety of topics as they travel through time, with a focus on notable composers and their music. Each class will follow a similar format beginning with homework check and share. Next a composer spotlight including biographical information and music selections. Lastly, a related activity such as a game or composition. Class will end with an explanation of the week's homework assignments. Homework is designed to keep students engaged, to prepare students for the upcoming class, and to facilitate a more interactive learning environment. Homework will include short reading assignments with questions, music listening assignments, and online quizzes (Kahoot!). Assignments and resources will be posted on Outschool each week. Learners will be given handouts and materials to use during class as well. Below is an outline of the course. The pacing of this course may be adjusted as needed. Week 1 Class Introduction Ancient Music/Renaissance Music Composer Spotlight - Palestrina Create a vocal piece in the Renaissance style Week 2 Baroque Music Composer Spotlight - Vivaldi Create a four seasons piece with simple poetry and instruments Week 3 Classical Music Composer Spotlight - Haydn Compose a simple rhythm to play along with music Week 4 Classical Music Continued Composer Spotlight - Beethoven Create a movement or instrument pattern to play along with the form of a song Week 5 Romantic Music Composer Spotlight - Saint-Saens Timbre - Instrument Identification and Classification Week 6 Ragtime Music Composer Spotlight - Joplin Create a listening map for a Ragtime song Week 7 Experimental/Atonal Music Composer Spotlight - Seeger Compose an atonal piece Week 8 Jazz Music Composer Spotlight - Ellington Improvise a rhythm or Melody Week 9 Musical Theater Composer Spotlight - Webber Create a plan for a musical using a children's story Week 10 Film Music Composer Spotlight - Williams Create a musical sound scape to follow the action of a story Review Games
Learning Goals
The learner will:
*listen and describe music of notable composers.
*identify and classify instruments.
*read and write simple rhythm patterns to play along with music.
*create simple soundscapes and compositions.
*identify the elements of music in recorded examples such as dynamics, tempo and form.
National Music Standards
*MU:Cr2.1.5b Use standard and/or iconic notation to document personal rhythmic ideas.
*MU:Pr4.3.5a Demonstrate and explain how intent is conveyed through interpretive decisions and
expressive qualities (such as dynamics, tempo, timbre, and
articulation/style).
*MU:Cn11.0.5a Demonstrate
understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will need to use scissors to cut apart manipulatives on some weeks. They may prepare the materials ahead of time and might need assistance with using scissors.
Supply List
Each week learners need writing and coloring supplies as well as weekly handouts that will be posted to the classroom. Scissors, glue and blank paper will be used on some weeks. Optionally, the learner may choose to organize materials in a folder or small binder. For week 1, learners need 1 number cube (dice) for a game. For weeks 3, 4, 8, and 10, learners can use instruments or found sounds from home. For week 7 and 8, learners can use a keyboard, recorder, xylophone, or a virtual instrument that has pitch. If you don't have any of these, the teacher will be using instruments (including on-screen virtual instruments) as well to create a class composition. Additional materials will be posted on Outschool as needed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
This class is an expanded version of the Composer of the Week ongoing classes and a culmination of lessons that have been created over 29 years of teaching experience. Materials are created by the teacher. This class would be equivalent to a semester of 3rd-5th grade (and beyond) general music and is aligned with national music standards. If you would like a preview of the teacher's structure and style, there are ongoing composer classes that would be a great intro to the teacher.
https://outschool.com/classes/composer-of-the-week-set-4-MAz6ZSd9?sectionUid=c8895816-82be-4703-994f-0a707fba0ad7&showDetails=true
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Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week, 10 weeks
40 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-8 learners per class
