COURSE OUTLINE

The primary objectives of this class are:
1.    To recognize and appreciate the role and importance music plays in each of
       our lives.
2.    To further develop our already existing perceptive  and critical listening skills.
3.    To be more receptive to a greater variety of musical styles, expanding beyond
       what one is already comfortable with.

OUR 30-DAY COURSE OF STUDY WILL INCLUDE:

I.    Music In Our Culture
    A.    Musical Styles and Tastes
    B.    Comparison of styles: Classical & Jazz
    C.    Perceptive Listening

II.    Music from the Performer’s Perspective
    A.    Audiation, Communication, Interpretation
    B.    Vocal timbres, voice categories
    C.    Differences in musical styles

III.    Music from the Audience’s Perspective
    A.    Four levels of listening to music
    B.    Identifying instrumental timbres
    C.    Listening to music alone/headphones or ear buds
    D.    The role of the music critic
    E.    Developing critical listening skills

IV.    The Music of Celebration
    A.    Celebratory music/style
    B.    National Anthems
    C.    Special occasions, holidays
    D.    Celebrations in other countries/cultures

V.    Music in Movies
    A.    History, early influences
    B.    The process
    C.    The purposes of music in movies
    D.    The impact music has on movies and audience reaction

MUSIC 10, ROOM A133                                                                                               2018-2019 CELL PHONE POLICY

Cell phones and all other personal electronic devices should be turned off and placed in the phone rack on the way into the classroom at the beginning of Block 1. Phones will stay in the rack until the end of class. Students may not take phones with them to go to the bathroom or lockers.

Mr. O’Brien will cover the class during Enrichment on Day 1 (eat Lunch C). During Enrichment, students may have their cell phones out; they may not use phones to take pictures or video, and earbuds must be used when listening to music.

ALWAYS A GOOD READ:  http://www.bostonconservatory.edu/music/karl-paulnack-welcome-address