Hello Grade 10 students and parents,
I am so excited about having another opportunity to teach you. Grade 10 Music is an exciting class where you will learn how to play guitar, further your keyboard skills,and express yourself through another language. This course is significantly harder than grade 9 and requires committment and motivation from you to be successful. Talent is not necessary, but discipline is.
This blog will be used to keep you in touch with upcoming activities, some classroom notes and your comments. I will also post resources and pictures or videos of class activities. Check back regularly (at least once a week).
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Course Outline
A: The language of Music – Advanced
What do you need to know in order to communicate through music?
- Review of notes, rhythm, time signature, dynamics, tempo, accidentals
- Form
- Chords
- Tab
- Transposition
- Scales

B: Music in our lives
How do other people communicate through music?
- Cultural diversity
- Different Styles – Blues, Jazz, Classical, World music
- Historical and cultural influences
- Interpretation and understanding
Participation/Homework
Reflections, assignments and listening analysis, tests

C: Being musicians
How do you communicate through music?
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Application of knowledge
- Group performances
- Composition process – Group or individual
- Movie music
- Music Videos
Composition tasks
Performances

Your class mark will consist of assignments (30%), tests (20%), participation (10%) and performances (25%).

D. Research and presentation project or final test – 15%
Beyond the classroom – Music in your life.

Code of Conduct
Respect others
Respect property
Respect yourself
I expect all students to abide by this code in my class.

General Procedures
1. ALWAYS put your name on anything that you hand in – I cannot mark your work if I don’t know who it belongs too.
2. Presentation counts for a lot -if I can’t read it I cannot mark it and therefore you cannot get marks.
3. Late assignments will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
4. Notify the music teacher before using any equipment in the music room.
5. When using the keyboards – No food and drink, turn the power off and use headphones.
6. Textbooks are school property – please take good care of them.
7. Missed tests and assignments should be completed as soon as you are back in school. It is your responsibility to bring in a note and make arrangements.
8. In order to succeed in my class you have to attend and try. Remember to do your homework regularly and participate in class. Practice is the only way you will improve.
If you have a question or a concern please do not hesitate to contact me at school at 357-4015 or via email at Winnie.hsu@nbed.nb.ca. Check out my blog, www.ohsmusic10.blogspot.com.

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