Robbinsville High School

Music in Society Mr. Westawski

Course Goals

• Use the Materials of Music to identify, define, analyze and discuss different musical styles.

• Recognize and describe the major characteristics of various styles of music.

• Identify examples of outstanding music from a variety of historic periods and cultures.

• Recognize and describe the role and influence of music in other areas of life throughout history.

• Identify ways culture has affected music and ways music has affected culture.

• Begin to understand the effect of music on social issues in the world and vice versa.

Units of Study

• Materials of Music (melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, etc.)

• Music Copyright (YouTube, downloading)

• Music of the World• Music and Politics/Social Issues• Critiquing musical performances• Music in Movies and Television• Music and Culture

Course Design

• Project Based Curriculum• Teacher lecture/activities followed by a

unit project, group or individual

• Participation• Large percentage of the quarter grade

Course Requirements

• Notebook• Folder/Binder• i-pod or MP3 device

Grading

• Point-based system- each task, assessment, project, or goal is assigned a point value. • Participation 25/30• Project 65/70• Quiz 18/20• Homework 20/20• Music Review 48/50

• To determine student’s grade, add the student’s scores together and divide by the total possible points

• 176/190 = .926 = 93%

Music Review

• Each quarter, students must attend one live musical event:• Battle of the Bands• Chorus concert• Marching Band Show• Pop music concert

• Provide a written critique of the performance using the guidelines from class• Style of music• Number of performers• Use the Materials of Music as a guide

Contact Information

• Email• westawski@robbinsville.k12.nj.us

• For a more immediate response

• Phone• 609.632.0950- ext. 7021