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Academy Junior Seminar Arts and Humanities Assignment

Arts and Humanities High School Skills and Concepts-MUSIC

All juniors in Kentucky will be expected to know and will be tested on the Arts and Humanities objectives listed below.

High School Skills and Concepts – Music

Students will

·         use appropriate terminology to analyze and evaluate the use of elements in a variety of musical compositions (rhythm, tempo, melody, harmony, form, timbre, dynamics)

·         apply the elements of music with technical accuracy and expression while performing, singing, playing instruments, moving, listening, reading music, writing music and creating music independently and with others

·         listen to and analyze how changing different elements results in different musical effects

·         recognize, describe, and compare various musical forms (rondo, theme and variation, opera – overture, aria, recitative, movements of classical symphony)

·         describe, analyze and evaluate distinguishing characteristics of music representing a variety of world cultures and historical/style periods (European: Renaissance, Baroque, Neo-Classicism/”Classical,” Romanticism, Impressionism/Post-Impressionism, Modern and Contemporary; American: Modern and Contemporary)

·         listen to, perform and classify music representing a variety of world cultures and historical/style periods

·         examine music from various world cultures and explain how music reflects the culture, cultural beliefs or blending of cultures; use examples to illustrate how music has directly influenced society or culture

·         examine music from various time periods and explain how the influence of time and place are reflected in the music

·         compare, interpret and explain purposes for which music is created to fulfill (ceremonial, recreational, artistic expression)

·         create new, listen to, choose and perform music to fulfill a variety of specific purposes

·         be actively involved in creating, notating, improvising and performing music (e.g., similar style answers to musical phrases, variations on given melodies, demonstrating unity/variety, tension/release, and balance) alone and with others

·         use knowledge of musical elements to create and perform music in an expressive manner

·         sing or perform on instruments, alone or with others, reading basic music notation (with practice)

·         use knowledge of the elements of music and music terminology to describe and critique their own performances and the performances of others

·         identify and apply criteria for evaluating music (e.g., skill of performers, originality, emotional impact, variety, interest, technical accuracy)

·         demonstrate behavior appropriate for observing the particular context and style of music being performed; discuss opinions with peers in a supportive and constructive way

explore skills and training necessary for a variety of careers related to music.

Academy Junior Seminar Arts and Humanities Assignment

MUSIC

REQUIREMENT-

During the 2007-2008 school year will are required to attend a minimum of 2 approved MUSIC events.  You can participate in any MUSIC event listed on the Lexington Arts Council web site

www.lexarts.org

You can search and sort MUSIC events for any month.

You must contact Mrs. Workman to seek approval for any MUSIC event that is not listed on the Lexington Arts Council web site.

ASSIGNMENT-

For each MUSIC event that you attend you must complete the attached MUSIC Critique form completely using the appropriate MUSIC terminology as outlined and described in the Arts and Humanities Skills and Concepts objectives listed on the first page.

DUE DATES-

The first of two MUSIC Critiques must be completed and submitted on or before December 3, 2007.

The second of two MUSIC Critiques must be completed and submitted on or before March 31, 2008.

No critiques will be accepted late.  A zero will be recorded on Dec. 4, 2007 for any MUSIC Critique not received and a zero will be recorded on April1, 2008 for any MUSIC Critiques not received.

GRADE-

Each successful critique will receive a maximum of 100 points, a value of 10% of the total grade for the Arts and Humanities course.

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