Introduction to Music
MUSIC 041 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
This comprehensive introductory course begins with basic musicianship (including music theory and composition) and evolves into music history, covering genres from the medieval period through current Western popular music, as well as musical theater and music from around the world. This course involves creating, performing, responding, and connecting at a level that is accessible to all students, regardless of music skill.
This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Introduction to Music
Skill: Creativity—Openness and Courage to Explore
Attribute: Courage
MUSIC 041 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
This comprehensive introductory course begins with basic musicianship (including music theory and composition) and evolves into music history, covering genres from the medieval period through current Western popular music, as well as musical theater and music from around the world. This course involves creating, performing, responding, and connecting at a level that is accessible to all students, regardless of music skill.
This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Introduction to Music
Skill: Creativity—Openness and Courage to Explore
Attribute: Courage
MUSIC 041 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
This comprehensive introductory course begins with basic musicianship (including music theory and composition) and evolves into music history, covering genres from the medieval period through current Western popular music, as well as musical theater and music from around the world. This course involves creating, performing, responding, and connecting at a level that is accessible to all students, regardless of music skill.
This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Introduction to Music
Skill: Creativity—Openness and Courage to Explore
Attribute: Courage
Course Details
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Module 1: Why Music?
Module 2: The Mechanics of Music (Part 1)
Module 3: The Mechanics of Music (Part 2)
Module 4: Western Music of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (900-1600)
Module 5: The Baroque Era (1600-1750)
Module 6: The Classical Period (1750-1820)
Module 7: The Romantic Era (1820-1900)
Module 8: 20th Century Art Music
Module 9: Musical Theater
Module 10: Jazz
Module 11: Country Music
Module 12: Rock and Pop Music
Module 13: Film Music
Module 14: World Music
Module 15: Composers of Music and Consumers of Music -
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All the content materials you need are included in the course. You do not have to buy any additional textbooks. You will need to use one of the following options for composing assignments within the course. Both MuseScore and Flat IO are free. See their descriptions below.
MuseScore
For this course, it is recommended that you have access to a computer that can download the free music notation program MuseScore. Link to Musescore download here. For the MuseScore 3 downloadable tutorial PDF; Go to Resource Page for PDF. Additional tutorials are also available on the Resource Page.
Flat IO
Another music writing option for students using a Chromebook or other web based computer is Flat IO.
Flat IO is an Online Music Notation Software. Music writing right in your web browser or as an app on your mobile device. Select this link, to get started using Flat IO.