Welcome to the Music Program 2011 – 2012

Music Teacher: Mr. Arthur C. Turner, III (Room 101)

 

Message from Music Teacher

“As we embark on a new academic year for our LoveWorks community, the music program continues to build the framework for its’ future.  The music program will have two mottos to live by: “Discipline is Essential” and “Everything is black and white except the music in you”.  We will strive to have a performing concert band which will prepare our students to filter into surrounding high schools following graduation from LoveWorks.  In addition, we will build upon our indoor drumline program (TKO) and after much hard work we plan to be very competitive. Lastly, we will strive to increase the musical knowledge and appreciation of all students.  Once again, these goals will take the support of our parents, community, and hard work from our students to achieve.”

 

Mission Statement and Philosophy

The mission of LoveWorks Academy Music program is to educate, train, and develop students to shine in music, academics, and personal affairs.  We, not only, strive to develop the musicianship of all our students but, we prepare them for life. We believe these lessons and characteristics, derived from self-discipline, the pursuit of excellence, and passion, are critical to achievement of any kind. We are leaders, students, and the future

Ensembles

  • Music and Motion (Grades K – 2)
    • This course will encourage student’s natural enthusiasm for music. Through singing, playing instruments, creating, moving, guided listening, and other experiential involvement, students will discover and develop their musical abilities.  Students will learn to recognize and demonstrate the basic musical elements of melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, tempo, dynamics, timbre, and form.  Students will be motivated to share their achievement which motivates students to share, analyze, and evaluate their own work, and the work of others.
  • General Music (Grades 3 – 5)
    • This course integrates increasing the student’s knowledge of music.  All students will elevate musicality through reading, application, creativity, technique, leadership and teamwork.  This course is for students with beginning music experience.  The student will improve appreciation, reading skills, music theory, musical memory and performance preparedness.  The homework requires students to practice/ study at least 30 minutes daily. 
  • Symphonic Band (Middle School)

Instruments include: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion

  • This course integrates performance while increasing the student’s knowledge of music.  All students will elevate musicality through reading, application, creativity, technique, leadership and teamwork.  This course is for students with beginning to advanced experience on chosen instrument.  The student will improve on scales; and increase reading skills, music theory, technique, musical memory and performance preparedness.  The homework requires students to practice/ study at least 30 minutes daily. 

 

  • Percussion (Middle School)
    • This course increases the student’s knowledge of percussion foundation.  All students will elevate musicality through reading, application, creativity, technique, and teamwork.  This course is for students with little or no experience in percussion.  The student will learn essential rudiments, basic reading skills, basic music theory, technique, and basic mallet percussion.  Self-discipline is an essential part of this course.  The homework requires students to practice at least 30 minutes daily.

 

Objective Competencies

(National Competencies)

  • GOAL 1: The student will sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.  
  • GOAL 2: The student will play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
  • GOAL 3: The student will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
  • GOAL 4: The student will compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.
  • GOAL 5: The student will read and notate music.
  • GOAL 6: The student will listen to, analyze, and describe music.
  • GOAL 7: The student will evaluate music and music performances.
  • GOAL 8: The student will understand relationships between music, the other arts, and content areas outside the arts.
  • GOAL 9: The student will understand music in relation to history and culture.

Materials Needed

  • Grades K – 2: 
    • No materials needed
  • Grades (Middle School): 
    • Band students only:  Technique book for home practice (Price TBD)
    • Percussion students only:  one pair of Vic Firth Corps Master drum sticks and drum pad ($27.00 at school)
  • Grades Third – Middle School: 
    • One 3 ring music binder
    • Pencils 

Expectations (All Grades)

  • Uphold the 4 keys of LoveWorks Academy community
  • 30 minutes – 1 hour of practice daily (3-8 only)
  • Respect peers, teacher, and instruments
  • Self-discipline & Enthusiasm

 Parents who would like to rent instruments for students please speak with music teacher

Monthly knowledge and playing tests, performances, class behavior and class participation make up final grade.