CLASS INFORMATION
TOPICS COVERED – piano as a reference tool, note identification, grand staff, clefs, intervals, major & minor keys and scales, modes, meter, syncopation, chromatic solfeggio syllables, rhythmic/melodic/harmonic dictation
COURSE OBJECTIVE
1) Students learn to accurately count rhythms using the “one,ta,te,ta” system with accurate rhythmic sub-divisions and consistent tempo.
2) Using solfeggio syllables with moveable “do”, students develop and refine their ability to sing melodies on sight and recognize written and aural pitch/interval relationships.
3) Students learn to conduct basic meters while performing the tasks above.
4) Students practice ear-training exercises on a regular basis.
MATERIALS NEEDED - everyday class day
Staff Paper Notebook
Pencil only!
Handouts – Intro to SS, Counting System, etc.
GRADING POLICY - LaGuardia Music Department
1) Major Assessments (35%)
- Quizzes/Tests
- Projects/Presentations
- Performances
2) Classwork/Participation (30%)
- Notebook Checks
- Written Assignments
3) Class Preparation (15%)
- All HW assignments
- Having class materials each day
4) Mid-Terms & Final Exams (20%)
ABSENTEEISM
NYC Dept. of Education - excused absences
Late from vacation - NO
Leaving early for vacation - NO
New York State Law states that in order for a student to receive high school credit for a course, he or she cannot miss more than 10% of class meetings per semester. 90 days per semester 10% = 9 absences maximum!
Makeup work due to an excused absence - Make-up assignments will only be accepted if a student has an excused absence/illness. A student has the number of days equal to the number of days absent/ill to make up the work for full credit.
All excused notes must be presented at the beginning of class on the day the student returns to school, not weeks later.
Class Participation grade
Students who arrive on time and are prepared to work.
Students can earn up to 20 points per day for punctuality and work ethic
If you are late you lose 10 points
If you act out (behavior) you lose 5 points per instance
Quiz & Exam Makeup
Cutting a quiz or text/exam will result in a zero for that quiz or test. All students should expect to make-up a quiz on the day of your return from an absence. No reminder will be provided by Mr. Blancq. Check-in with your class partner.
Homework (15%) Turn in your work at the beginning of class on the due date! Give your completed homework to another student in your class to hand in for you on the due date or place it in my mailbox (Room 230) before it's due. Teacher names are above their mailbox!
Homework policy - Late homework
1 day 80%
2 days 50%
After the second day it will not be accepted
The assignment must be turned in the format that it was requested (digital or hard copy) at the beginning in the period on the day it was due.
Quizzes (35%) Every other Thursday on the current unit of study.
Exams (20%) Two per semester , Mid-Term & Final Exam. Will contain all topics covered by that point. Ear-training and written theory.
Tutoring – Room A29. Websites: musictheory.net or teoria.com
Have a class partner that you can depend on for information when you are absent and/or tutoring when needed. Many music students also volunteer to tutor during free periods as well. Ask around!
Class Performances
Occasional Fridays as assigned by Mr. B! These count as a participation grade for extra-credit. Performances grades are based on the following: Quality of material/Preparation/Delivery = MPD!
COURSE OBJECTIVE
1) Students learn to accurately count rhythms using the “one,ta,te,ta” system with accurate rhythmic sub-divisions and consistent tempo.
2) Using solfeggio syllables with moveable “do”, students develop and refine their ability to sing melodies on sight and recognize written and aural pitch/interval relationships.
3) Students learn to conduct basic meters while performing the tasks above.
4) Students practice ear-training exercises on a regular basis.
MATERIALS NEEDED - everyday class day
Staff Paper Notebook
Pencil only!
Handouts – Intro to SS, Counting System, etc.
GRADING POLICY - LaGuardia Music Department
1) Major Assessments (35%)
- Quizzes/Tests
- Projects/Presentations
- Performances
2) Classwork/Participation (30%)
- Notebook Checks
- Written Assignments
3) Class Preparation (15%)
- All HW assignments
- Having class materials each day
4) Mid-Terms & Final Exams (20%)
ABSENTEEISM
NYC Dept. of Education - excused absences
- Illness,
- funeral,
- extreme emergency such as a fire, flood
- special exam or college visit
- court appearance.
- Face to face letter (welfare, immigration)
- Blackout rehearsals and performances
Late from vacation - NO
Leaving early for vacation - NO
New York State Law states that in order for a student to receive high school credit for a course, he or she cannot miss more than 10% of class meetings per semester. 90 days per semester 10% = 9 absences maximum!
Makeup work due to an excused absence - Make-up assignments will only be accepted if a student has an excused absence/illness. A student has the number of days equal to the number of days absent/ill to make up the work for full credit.
All excused notes must be presented at the beginning of class on the day the student returns to school, not weeks later.
Class Participation grade
Students who arrive on time and are prepared to work.
Students can earn up to 20 points per day for punctuality and work ethic
If you are late you lose 10 points
If you act out (behavior) you lose 5 points per instance
Quiz & Exam Makeup
Cutting a quiz or text/exam will result in a zero for that quiz or test. All students should expect to make-up a quiz on the day of your return from an absence. No reminder will be provided by Mr. Blancq. Check-in with your class partner.
Homework (15%) Turn in your work at the beginning of class on the due date! Give your completed homework to another student in your class to hand in for you on the due date or place it in my mailbox (Room 230) before it's due. Teacher names are above their mailbox!
Homework policy - Late homework
1 day 80%
2 days 50%
After the second day it will not be accepted
The assignment must be turned in the format that it was requested (digital or hard copy) at the beginning in the period on the day it was due.
Quizzes (35%) Every other Thursday on the current unit of study.
Exams (20%) Two per semester , Mid-Term & Final Exam. Will contain all topics covered by that point. Ear-training and written theory.
Tutoring – Room A29. Websites: musictheory.net or teoria.com
Have a class partner that you can depend on for information when you are absent and/or tutoring when needed. Many music students also volunteer to tutor during free periods as well. Ask around!
Class Performances
Occasional Fridays as assigned by Mr. B! These count as a participation grade for extra-credit. Performances grades are based on the following: Quality of material/Preparation/Delivery = MPD!
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Folk Song Packet.pdf |