Transcript Afro-Cuban and Caribbean Steel Drums

With Garage Band
The
purpose of this course is
to give you the opportunity to
experience the fun and
satisfaction of learning to
create, arrange and produce
music using MAC computers
and current technology.
Each student will:
 arrive
to class, on time and be prepared
with all necessary materials.
 be
a contributor – NEVER a distraction.
 participate
in class in a manner
appropriate for everyone’s learning.
 complete
materials.
all assignments and study
Each student will:
 take
excellent care of any school owned
instruments or materials.
 help
keep the computer lab neat and
clean – No food or drinks.
 approach
learning with an open mind.
Using basic to advanced computer techniques as
they apply to music, each student will:
 learn
basic to advanced rhythmic, melodic
and harmonic concepts of music.
 learn
music forms, texture, themes, etc.
 learn
appropriate musical and societal
terminology of various styles and genres of
music.
 compose
and arrange music
Using basic to advanced computer techniques as they
apply to music, each student will:
 sample
 use
music and instrument sounds
midi
 create
 learn
a podcast
to listen to, analyze and describe
music.
Each student will be assessed on the
following:
preparedness
for class.
individual
participation.
individual
skill development.
working
within a group.
Each student will be assessed on the
following:
written
assignments.
written
or playing tests.
individual
group
projects.
projects.
Each
student will need a
one (1) inch 3 – ring binder for
handouts and notes, etc.
 Students
will not be required to purchase
computers or software for this class.
However; should anyone wish to purchase
computers or software for their own use, be
sure to contact Mrs. Fesmire or Mr. Ward for
information.
A = 100-93
B = 92-86
C = 85-77
D = 76-70
F = 69 and below
 Be
respectful of Mrs. Fesmire or
Mr. Ward during instruction – no private
conversations
 Be respectful of everyone’s feelings,
opinions and abilities – lend a hand to
others
 The William Penn High School and
Colonial School District academic,
behavioral and attendance policies will
be followed in this course.
“Do all that you can do
to make yourself the best
musician possible!”
AND…
“Have Fun Learning About and
Creating Music”