Tuesday Music FUNdamentals

Grades K-3

HERO Class Syllabus for 2010-2011

Course Text: Various Sources

Course Instructor: Wendy Moyer

Email: wendy@pmoyer.org

Course Description:

This is a general introduction to music covering a broad spectrum of topics. Students will learn basic notation and rhythms and be able to read in the treble clef. Instruments used will include glockenspiels, tone chimes, boom whackers and various percussion instruments. Students will learn to sing simple canons and rounds at this level. Music history, music cultures and orchestral instruments will also be explored in this class.

Supplies needed for this course:

Students will need a folder dedicated to this class, plain paper, a pencil and colored pencils each week.

Grading Information:

Students will be graded on three things: homework assignments, quizzes, and their attendance and participation in class. Each of these items will represent one-third of their final grade.

Grading Scale: Students will be give a percentage grade.

Guidelines for Success:

• Class participation: Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in music listening/performing and completing class work.
• Class attendance: Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.
• Written assignments: Students will complete various worksheets/performance assignments in class and at home.

Date	Class Schedule
September 14	Lesson 1 What is Music? What is a steady beat?
September 21	Lesson 2, Basic Rhythm Notation
September 28	Lesson 3 Musical Alphabet
October 5	Lesson 4 Middle C, Treble G
October 12	Lesson 5 Middle C to Treble G, Steps in Music
October 19	Lesson 6 Skips in Music, Treble A to Treble C
October 26	Lesson 7 Music Listening – Spooky Sounds
November 2	Lesson 8 Time Signatures, Conducting Patterns
November 9	Lesson 9 Review Day – Christmas Music Introduction
November 16	Lesson 10 Music Moods, Musical Tempos
November 23	Lesson 11 Sharps and Flats
November 30	Lesson 12 Musical Rhymes, Music Dynamics
December 7	Lesson 13 Drum-Making Day, Rhythm Ensembles
December 14	Lesson 14 Practice for Christmas Concert, Christmas Music Listening
December 21	NO HERO
December 28	NO HERO
January 4	NO HERO
January 11	Lesson 15, Review Notation and Rhythms, Compose own music
January 18	Lesson 16 End of Semester, Percussion and Keyboard Instruments
January 25	Lesson 17 Brass Instruments, Musical Terms
February 1	Lesson 18 Woodwind Instruments, Solfegge Singing Do-Re-Mi
February 8	Lesson 19 String Instruments – Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass, Solfegge Fa-Sol
February 15	Lesson 20 String Instruments – Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Mandolin, Solfegge Ti-Do
February 22	Lesson 21 What is an orchestra? Peter and the Wolf
March 1	Lesson 22 Carnival of the Animals, Instrument Matching Game
March 8	NO HERO Spring Break
March 15	Lesson 23 Review of instruments, Solfegge Singing
March 22	Lesson 24 Movie Music, Singing with Music Notation
March 29	Lesson 25 World Music: West Africa, Drumming Sounds, Step Singing
April 5	Lesson 26 World Music: Japan, Skip Singing
April 12	Lesson 27 World Music: Middle East, Choose End of Semester Song
April 19	Lesson 28 World Music: North America, Concert Song Practice
April 26	Lesson 29 World Music: North America – Bluegrass
May 3	Lesson 30 “Kitchen” Music, Create your own instrument
May 10	Lesson 31 World Travel Game, Tone Chimes
May 17	Lesson 32 End of Semester, Music Bingo Day

Beginning Recorder, Grades 3-6

HERO Class Syllabus for 2010-2011

Course Text: Usborne First Book of the Recorder, Yamaha YRS302B Recorder

(available at Amazon.com)

Course Instructor: Wendy Moyer

Email: wendy@pmoyer.org

Course Description:

This class will learn the basics of playing a recorder alone and in an ensemble. General music skills in theory, notation, music reading, etc…. are also taught.

Supplies needed for this course:

Students will need a 3 ring binder (with pockets) dedicated to this class, plain paper, a pencil and highlighters (yellow, pink and orange) each week. Recorder book and recorder are also required.

Grading Information:

Students will be graded on three things: homework assignments/practice, quizzes, and their attendance and participation in class. Each of these items will represent one-third of their final grade.

Grading Scale: Students will be give a percentage grade.

Guidelines for Success:

• Class participation: Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in music listening/performing and completing class work.
• Class attendance: Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.
• Written assignments: Students will complete various worksheets/performance assignments in class and at home.

Class Assignment Schedule:

Date	Assignments (will discuss and practice in class – due the next week)
September 15	Lesson 1 Pages 2-11 Introduction to the recorder and proper handling Introduction to the staff and line/space notes
September 22	Lesson 2 Pages 11-12 Proper cleaning and assembling of recorders Introduction to basic rhythms/music notation
September 29	Lesson 3 Pages 12-14 Basic Music Writing
October 6	Lesson 4 Pages 15-17 Rhythm QUIZ Line and Space Notes QUIZ
October 13	Lesson 5 Pages 18-19 Christmas Songs for concert Original Composition
October 20	Lesson 6 Pages 20-21-22 Perform original composition in class
October 27	Lesson 7 Pages 22-23 Introduction to sharps and flats, time signatures Work on Christmas songs
November 3	Lesson 8 Pages 24-25 QUIZ on Note Reading and Rhythms
November 10	Lesson 9 Page 26, Review of pages 2-25 Rounds and Duets Pitch Matching
November 17	Lesson 10 Page 27, Rounds Worksheet Duet Practice
November 24	Lesson 11 Pages 28-29 Christmas Music
December 1	Lesson 12 Compose your own song using notes/rhythms/rests/slurs/staccatos
December 8	Lesson 13 Pages 30-31 Work on composition, choose end of semester piece for test
December 15	Lesson 14 REHEARSAL for Tonight’s Concert
December 22	NO HERO
December 29	NO HERO
January 5	NO HERO
January 12	Lesson 15 Review, Pages 32-33 Review Original Compostions, Review Song Choice for final week Watch the DVD of the performance
January 19	Lesson 16 Pages 34-35 End of Semester Written and Performance EXAM
January 26*	Lesson 17 , Pages 36-37 START OF NEW SEMESTER
February 2	Lesson 18 Page 38 Intermediate Rhythms and Playing Techniques
February 9	Lesson 19 Page 39
February 16	Lesson 20 Page 40,41
February 23	Lesson 21 Page 42-43 Introduction to scales – written and played
March 2	Lesson 22 Page 44
March 9	NO HERO Spring Break
March 16	Lesson 23 Page 45 Musical Terms Glossary
March 23	Lesson 24 Page 46-47 The Recorder Family, Recorders in Classical Music Performances
March 30	Lesson 25 Page 48-49 Intermediate Time Signatures, Choose End of semester performance piece
April 6	Lesson 26 Page 50 Advanced Rhythms – Worksheet
April 13	Lesson 27 Page 51-52
April 20	Lesson 28 Page 53-54 Note Name Speed Reading
April 27	Lesson 29 Page 55 Review of semester terminology, note-names, rhythms
May 4	Lesson 30 Review Favorite Songs, Recital Song
May 11	Lesson 31 REHEARSAL for Tonight’s Concert, Final Quiz
May 18	Lesson 32 In Class Concert, Music Bingo, Graduation

Tuesday Jr-Sr Hi Choir, Grades 7-12

HERO Class Syllabus for 2010-2011

Course Text: Essential Musicianship and Other Various Sources

Course Instructor: Wendy Moyer

Email: wendy@pmoyer.org

Course Description:

This group will learn a variety of music – from classical to popular. Students should be prepared to perform both within and outside of the classroom. There is a Christmas concert as well as a spring concert in May. The choir may also be asked to perform twice a year at a nursing home. In addition to singing skills, this class will incorporate music theory and general music studies. There is a $10/semester fee to cover the cost of purchasing music.

Supplies needed for this course:

Students will need a 3 ring binder (with pockets) dedicated to this class, plain paper, a pencil and highlighters (yellow, pink and orange) each week.

Grading Information:

Students will be graded on four things: homework assignments, quizzes, performances, and their attendance and participation in class. Each of these items will represent one-fourth of their final grade.

Grading Scale: Students will be give a percentage grade.

Guidelines for Success:

• Class participation: Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in music listening/performing and completing class work.
• Class attendance: Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.
• Written assignments: Students will complete various worksheets/performance assignments in class and at home. Current assignments will be posted weekly on Mrs. Moyer’s blog page.

• This is a high school level class: homework will average about 2 hours per week. Additional time will be spent on choir performances and concert attendance.

Class Assignment Schedule:

Date	Assignments (homework due the next week)
September 14	Lesson 1 Essential Elements (EE) 1, Assessment Handout
September 21	Lesson 2 EE 2, homework on page 8
September 28	Lesson 3 EE2, homework on page 9
October 5	Lesson 4 EE3, homework on page 13
October 12	Lesson 5 EE4, homework on page 18
October 19	Lesson 6 EE4, homework on page 21
October 26	Lesson 7 EE5, homework on page 25, QUIZ on EE1-4,
November 2	Lesson 8 EE5, homework on page 28, Analyze Song #1
November 9	Lesson 9 EE6, homework on page 33, scale handout, Analyze Song #2
November 16	Lesson 10 EE6, homework on page 35, Analyze Song #3
November 23	Lesson 11 EE7, homework on page 43, Analyze Song #4
November 30	Lesson 12 EE7, homework on page 45, Memorize Songs #1, #2
December 7	Lesson 13 EE8,homework on page 57, Memorize Songs #3, #4
December 14	Lesson 14 DRESS REHEARSAL for Concert
December 21	NO HERO
December 28	NO HERO
January 4	NO HERO
January 11	Lesson 15 EE9, Homework on page 66, Review and Study Guide for Exam
January 18	Lesson 16 EE10, END OF SEMESTER EXAM
January 25	Lesson 17 EE11, Homework on page 75
February 1	Lesson 18 EE12, Homework on page 82
February 8	Lesson 19 EE13, Interval handout, QUIZ on EE9-12
February 15	Lesson 20 EE14, Chord handout, Homework on page 98, Tone Chimes
February 22	Lesson 21 EE14, Homework on page 100, Analyze Song #1
March 1	Lesson 22 EE15, Homework on page 107, Analyze Song #2
March 8	NO HERO Spring Break
March 15	Lesson 23 EE15, Homework on page 108, Analyze Song #3
March 22	Lesson 24 EE16, Homework on page 121,Analyze Song #4
March 29	Lesson 25 EE16, Homework on page 123, Analyze Song #5
April 5	Lesson 26 EE17, Homework on page 134, QUIZ on EE 13-16, Rhythms
April 12	Lesson 27 EE18, Homework on page 139, Memorization song #1
April 19	Lesson 28 EE19, Memorization of song #2
April 26	Lesson 29 Memorization of song #3-#4
May 3	Lesson 30 Year end review worksheet, Memorize Song #5, Parts
May 10	Lesson 31 DRESS REHEARSAL for concert, Study Guide for exam
May 17	Lesson 32 END OF YEAR Written and Oral Exam, Performance Review



Tuesday Choir I, Grades 2-6

HERO Class Syllabus for 2010-2011

Course Text: Various Sources

Course Instructor: Wendy Moyer

Email: wendy@pmoyer.org

Course Description:

This group will learn a variety of music – from classical to popular. Students should be prepared to perform both within and outside of the classroom. There is a Christmas concert as well as a spring concert in May. The choir may also be asked to perform twice a year at a nursing home. In addition to singing skills, this class will incorporate music theory and general music studies. Tone chimes and percussion instruments are also used in this level. There is a $10/semester fee to cover the cost of purchasing music.

Supplies needed for this course:

Students will need a 3 ring binder (with pockets) dedicated to this class, plain paper, a pencil and highlighters (yellow, pink and orange) each week.

Grading Information:

Students will be graded on four things: homework assignments, quizzes, performances, and their attendance and participation in class. Each of these items will represent one-fourth of their final grade.

Grading Scale: Students will be give a percentage grade.

Guidelines for Success:

• Class participation: Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in music listening/performing and completing class work.
• Class attendance: Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.
• Written assignments: Students will complete various worksheets/performance assignments in class and at home.

Class Assignment Schedule:

Date	Lesson Plan
September 14	Lesson 1 Treble Clef Lines and Spaces
September 21	Lesson 2 Basic Rhythms
September 28	Lesson 3 Proper Breathing, Review Notes and Rhythms
October 5	Lesson 4 Musical Vowels, Time Signatures and Rests
October 12	Lesson 5 Solfegge, Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol Scales, Head Voice
October 19	Lesson 6 Singing in Rounds, Musical Terminology, highlight all dynamics
October 26	Lesson 7 Vocal Diction, Musical Patterns in Music, highlight repeats/codas
November 2	Lesson 8 QUIZ, highlight basic terms, Analyze Song #1
November 9	Lesson 9 Solfegge Singing in Skips and Steps, highlight breath marks, Analyze Song #2
November 16	Lesson 10 Analyze Song #3, Work on Dipthongs
November 23	Lesson 11 Analyze Song #4, Memorization of Song #1
November 30	Lesson 12 Memorization of Song #2, Individual Singing Quiz
December 7	Lesson 13 Memorization of Song #3 and #4, Discuss Concert Performance Teachniques
December 14	Lesson 14 DRESS REHEARSAL for Concert
December 21	NO HERO
December 28	NO HERO
January 4	NO HERO
January 11	Lesson 15 Review of all materials from semester, study guide handout, watch DVD of concert performances
January 18	Lesson 16 END OF SEMESTER Written and Oral Exam
January 25	Lesson 17 Advanced Rhythms and Rests and Time Signatures, Vocal Projection, Sightreading new music
February 1	Lesson 18 Ledger Lines in Music Notation, Terminology – new words
February 8	Lesson 19 Diction Exercises, clips from My Fair Lady and Singing in the Rain
February 15	Lesson 20 Playing with Tone Chimes
February 22	Lesson 21 Breath Support and Projection Exercise, Analyze Song #1
March 1	Lesson 22 Analyze Song #2, Scale Solfegge Singing
March 8	NO HERO Spring Break
March 15	Lesson 23 Analyze Song #3, What is a hymn?
March 22	Lesson 24 Analyze Song #4, Mid-semester Quiz
March 29	Lesson 25 Analyze Song #5, What is an anthem?
April 5	Lesson 26 Rockin’ Rhythms, Memorize Song #1
April 12	Lesson 27 Memorize Song #2, Tone Chimes
April 19	Lesson 28 Memorize Song #3, Speech Chorus
April 26	Lesson 29 Memorize Song #4, Narrator Selections/Assignments
May 3	Lesson 30 Memorize Song #5, Discuss Performance Expectations
May 10	Lesson 31 DRESS REHEARSAL for Concert, Review and Study Guides
May 17	Lesson 32 END OF SEMESTER Written and Oral Exam

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