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Honors String Symphony Syllabus

 

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Email Address

Teacher Web Page

david_richardson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

www.gsmstmusic.org

Teacher Support

(Help sessions etc.)

Help sessions are available during the second half of lunch periods (intervention).

Course Description (Published in the Choice Book)

This course is designed for the student who wishes to study and perform the string chamber ensemble repertoire. Students learn the unique skills of small-ensemble performance.

 

Prerequisites: An audition is required for placement.

 

Course Curriculum Content

The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

AKS Strands

Units/Topics

  1. Skills and Technique/Performance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  2. Creation
  3. Critical Analysis/Investigation
  4. Cultural and Historical Context

 

  1. Warm Ups
  2. Scales and Rhythmic Studies
  3. Concert Performance
  4. Music Reading and Notation
  5. Listening and Analysis
  6. Performance Evaluations
  7. Historical and Musical Context

Instructional Materials and Supplies

Published Materials

Instructional Supplies

Advanced Technique for Strings- Allen, Gillespie, Hayes

Orchestra Literature – Various Composers and Arrangers

1)      Instrument and bow in playing condition

2)      Rosin

3)      Metronome/Tuner

4)      Pencil

5)      Shoulder rest (violin/viola)

Evaluation and Grading

Assignments

Grade Weights

Grading Scale

Written Tests

Playing Tests/Pass-offs

Rehearsal and Performance Attendance

Daily Class Rehearsal Competency

Class Assignments

Final Exam

Class Assessments                        35%

·          Pass-offs 30%

·          Rehearsal Competency 5%

Summative Assessment              45%

·          Concerts/Rehearsals 30%

·          Written/Playing Tests 15%

Final Exam                                    20%

·          Written exam 10%

·          Performance exam 10%

A:       90 and above

B:       80 – 89

C:       74 – 79

D:       70 – 73
F:        69 or below

Other Information

Expectations for Academic Success

Additional Requirements/Resources

1)          Daily Individual Practice

2)          Small Ensemble Practice

3)          Professional Rehearsal Etiquette

4)          Ear Training

5)          Music Theory Training

6)          Audition Preparation

·          Bach Chorales for Strings – arr. Thurston

 

The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.

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