Topic outline
General
Music Appreciation
Music Appreciation is a one semester course that will introduce students to the fundamentals of creating, enjoying, and listening to music. Students will learn about the basics of creating music including melody, harmony, and rhythm. Students will also explore instrumental and vocal timbre and will critique musical performances. Students will also be exposed to many musical styles including traditional, folk, jazz, opera, popular, and classical music. Through unique online software, students will be able to compose, arrange, and share their own musical ideas. Students will learn to appreciate the complexity and the art of music.
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Topic 3
Melody and HarmonyTopic 4
Musical Instruments, Timbre, and Musical Categories
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Composing & Arranging Topic 13
Ceremony, Celebration, CondolenceTopic 18
The Science & Technology of Music
Music and Me 
Concert Etiquette 
All About Rhythm 
Vocal Music & Styles
Being A Music Critic 
Music and Dance
The Beginnings of Jazz Music
Love Songs
Sacred Music 
Opera
Musical Theater
Music and Film 
Music History