Applied Music 1 / Applied Music 2 (Period 4)
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Course Description
Course Description Applied Music 1-Guitar Class. In Applied Music 1-Guitar Class, students will begin with a study of the basic elements of music notation, and then apply this knowledge to the study of guitar, including music composition. Students will be taught using two approaches: one based upon classical guitar, and one based upon chords. Students will further develop higher-order thinking skills which are vital to passing the EOC tests and for being successful in 21st Century society. The final project for each semester will be a musical work composed and performed by the students.
Course Description: The Applied Music 2-Guitar Class is a continuation of skills learned in Applied Music-Guitar 1. Students will begin with a review of the basic elements of music notation, and then apply this knowledge to the study of guitar, including music composition. Students will be taught using two approaches: one based upon classical guitar, and one based upon chords. Students will further develop higher-order thinking skills which are vital to passing the EOC tests and for being successful in 21st Century society. The final project for each semester will be a musical work composed and performed by the students. Also, students will be