General Music Syllabus

2015-2016 qtr 3
Mrs. J Trudgeon
Room 250, ext. 2250
jtrudgeon@pacek-8.org

February 1st, 2016

Course Objective: By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of general
music concepts including basic theory and composition skills, world music elements, music genres,
composers as well as other music components.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Rules & Expectations
Week 2: Music FUN-damentals
Week 3: Busking/Street Entertaining
Week 4: Science of Sound
Week 5: Science of Sound
Week 6: Pop Opera
Week 7: World Percussion of Africa
Week 8: Scoring for Animation
Week 9: Final Assessment
Curriculum: This year, we will be using an EXCITING new Middle School curriculum called
Quaver. This is an on-line resource that offers students a fresh perspective with engaging musical
lessons and activities. Students will be setting up a user name and password to access lessons and
activities during class and at home. Technology is such a vital tool in education, and in general
music, we will use laptops and tablets during class time to access assessments and various activities.
In addition, there will be some occasions where students will be allowed to use cell phones (if
they dont have a phone to use, they can use a school laptop or tablet) for in-class activities. On
these occasions, students are expected to follow the PACE Academy technology usage rules and
expectations. There are two FREE apps that students should download on their devices: Qnex
(Quavers Marvelous World of Music) and Qstudent. In addition, if students are using an iPhone,
they will need to also download a third FREE app: Puffin Academy. This app will allow them to
access the Flash portions of the website. Android users do not need to download the Puffin
Academy app. We will train in class regarding how to use these apps and the website in general for
those who will access activities and assessments that way. I will let students know ahead of time
when they will need their devices in class, so students should not bring them to class unless told to

do so. You can take a look at the quaver curriculum here http://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx
and I encourage all students to play around on the site and familiarize themselves with the games
and activities:
Grading Policy: Students will be assessed weekly based on participation and
daily/weekly assignments and assessments.
PACE Academy Grading Scale:
Percentage Grade
Percentage
Category
Weight
97-100
A+
70-72
30%
93-96
A
67-69
D+
90-92
A63-66
D
5%
87-89
B+
60-62
D83-86
B
0-60
F
82-80
B77-79
C+
73-76
C

Grade
C-

Classwork
Homework 10%
Participation
Projects
Quizzes
Tests

10%
15%
30%

~Please check my website (www.pacemusic.weebly.com) for updates in case of

absences and to keep up to date on assignments.
~Please let me know if you have any questions and concerns
(jtrudgeon@pacek-8.org)
Thank you,

Mrs. J Trudgeon