APPRECIATING MUSIC (Grades 9-12)
If you enjoy listening to music this course is for you! The purpose of Appreciating Music is to increase students' musical awareness and give them the tools to actively listen to, discuss, and critique various styles of modern-day music such as Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, and other styles. Appreciating Music begins with the study of the basic elements that make up all music. These elements are then used as a foundation for class discussions and activities throughout the rest of the semester. By the end of this course, students will have an increased understanding and appreciation for how music impacts people and will have studied modern-day music of different styles.
If you enjoy listening to music this course is for you! The purpose of Appreciating Music is to increase students' musical awareness and give them the tools to actively listen to, discuss, and critique various styles of modern-day music such as Pop, Rock, R&B, Country, and other styles. Appreciating Music begins with the study of the basic elements that make up all music. These elements are then used as a foundation for class discussions and activities throughout the rest of the semester. By the end of this course, students will have an increased understanding and appreciation for how music impacts people and will have studied modern-day music of different styles.