| Approved Site(s): |
| | Approved for Creative, Performing, and Media Arts Middle School (CPMA). Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 6–8 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | Music Composition 6th–8th Beginning , or teacher recommendation |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters; may be repeated for credit |
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| Course Description: |
| | This is a two-semester, intermediate-level course that continues instruction begun in Music Composition 6th–8th Beginning . In this course, students further their understanding of the basic principles of music by learning how they apply to music composition. Students are introduced to a variety of musical styles, genres and compositions. They read, notate, listen to, analyze, and describe music using the correct terminology. They compose and arrange music and improvise melodies, variations and accompaniments, using digital/electronic technology. Students also critically assess and derive meaning from different works of music. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | State Course code not defined or retired. |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | Each site selects its own resources from available instructional media. |