*This course is at an introductory or beginner level.  Students will be taught fundamental music concepts and theory.  No prior knowledge of music is required.*

Course Description / Overall Expectations:

This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use.

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations:

Music is that eminent gift of God that is imbued with the power to transform and reshape the

spirituality of the human soul, uplifting it towards the Divine. To that end, the music student is

provided the opportunity to experience and grow as a constantly forming Christian Learner. By

experiencing the rich cultural heritage which is music education, the student becomes aware of the

unique role that it plays in the Christian and secular world. No other medium has the power to

transmit the ever dynamic Gospel messages in such an awe-inspiring manner. Finally, the student will be encouraged to look at music as a creative facet which is part of a greater whole: namely the

Catholic learner.

Major areas of Study:

Unit Titles (Time and Sequence)

Assessment and Evaluation Guidelines:

The purpose of student assessment is to improve student learning

Assessment and evaluation are based on the provincial expectations and levels of achievement outlined in the provincial curriculum document for each subject in secondary school. A wide range of assessment and evaluation opportunities allows students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. This information provides the basis for reporting student grades on the Provincial Report Card. Achievement, reflected in a final mark, will be calculated using the following categories:

As part of the learning process, students will receive ongoing descriptive feedback which may not be assigned a mark. Final mark = 70% term + 30% final assessment.

Final Assessment

Learning Skills

The following learning skills will be taught and assessed throughout the course and will be shown on the report card.  Students' performance in these skill areas will not be included in the final numeric mark.  It is important to remember, however, that the development and consistent practice of these skills will influence academic achievement.  These skills include:

Missed Evaluations

-          Students who know ahead of time that they will miss an evaluation are expected to discuss the situation beforehand with their teacher.

-          Students who are absent on the day of an evaluation for reasons such as illness, field trip or suspension are responsible for meeting with the teacher to make alternate arrangements to submit/complete the evaluation.

-          Failure to complete compulsory major evaluations including the final evaluation may result in loss of credit.

Deadlines

Deadlines are realistic in the normal working life outside the school setting. Some deadlines are negotiable; some are absolute. If the student does not complete or submit work on either an absolute or a negotiated deadline, that work will be considered incomplete. Students are expected to:

-          Seek assistance from the teacher when they feel unable to complete a task/assignment due to insufficient knowledge or skill. Be sure to advise the teacher of any difficulty well before a task/assignment is due.

-          Negotiate alternate deadlines well before an established due date.

-          Understand that chronic lateness in submitting tasks/assignments will prevent your teacher from evaluating your work.

Course Textbook:

• Method book specific to instrument will be provided.

Course Materials:

• 1 Two-Pocket Portfolio (to hold sheet music)
• 1  80 page Spiral Bound Notebook (for music appreciation listening log)
• 1 Binder
• Pens, pencils, paper

Homework/Practice:

Consistent homework completion is essential for student success! In this course, students are expected to complete all work not finished in class for homework. It takes a lot of practice to sing well.  It is always best to practice on a regular basis.  It is more effective to sing a bit each day than a large amount in one day.

Please have your parents/guardians read and sign the course outline then return it to me.

I have read the course outline for AMV101.          

 Date: ________________________________

Student Signature_____________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________