AMI 1O1 Grade 9 Instrumental Music
This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between
challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students
will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use.
The expectations for music courses are organized into three distinct but related strands:
Theory. (20%) The study of theory involves learning the symbols, concepts, and conventions used in music. By completing
the expectations, students will be able to converse and express themselves using appropriate
musical terminology.
Critical Tasks: a mid-unit test
a final unit test
Creation. (40%) Creative work involves the practical application of performance skills and knowledge of theory as they relate to
the performance medium, as well as composition. Students will play, individually and in ensembles.
They will improvise, interpret, and compose music, using a variety of media, including computers.
Critical Tasks: a midterm solo performance on your instrument
a final solo performance on your instrument
a final musical composition/arrangement
Analysis. (10%) Analysis involves listening to live or recorded performances to understand the language of music, its historical
and cultural context, and how effectively its composers and performers communicate to their audience. The
music analysed will be drawn from a range of cultures.
Critical Tasks: maintain a reflective journal/portfolio
deliver a multi-media presentation
Assessment and Evaluation Statement:
Our goal is for each student to achieve and demonstrate a high level of understanding and learning in this course. Please be aware that most of your marks will be coming from a small number of critical tasks completed throughout the semester. In order to be successful, it is very important that you participate in all of the activities in this course.
Practice for Learning:
You will be given ample opportunity to learn and practice the key learnings of this course. The daily activities taking place allow you to build on the knowledge required to be successful. You will use self, peer and teacher assessments for these activities which will allow you to maximize your learning and your mark. You will be given feedback by your teacher that will allow you to submit your very best work for each of these critical tasks. You must participate in the feedback process; critical tasks will not be evaluated unless you have followed the process set up by your teacher.
Evaluation of Learning:
Most of your marks will come from critical tasks that take place towards the end of a unit, after you have had the opportunity to master the expectations. Critical tasks will usually include an activity that connects your learning to life after high school (e.g. research reports, mock trials, multi-media presentations). Where appropriate, it may take the form of a written test.
Mark Break Down:
Formative and Summative Evaluations 70%
End of Course Performance Task 15%
Final Exam 15%
Learning Skills: These include: responsibility, collaboration, organization, self-regulation, independent work, and initiative. These skills are important to your success as a student. They are not specifically part of your marks, but are recorded separately on your report card.
Daily Essentials for Success: a positive attitude, respect, discipline, perseverance, courage, an organized music folder (provided), a duotang (provided), a binder, a pencil, and an eraser.
Teacher: Mr. D. Stickney
Port Colborne High School
211 Elgin St., Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3K4
905-835-1186 Ext 64262
Fax 905-835-1085
[email protected]
"You don't get harmony when everyone sings the same note!"
challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students
will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use.
The expectations for music courses are organized into three distinct but related strands:
Theory. (20%) The study of theory involves learning the symbols, concepts, and conventions used in music. By completing
the expectations, students will be able to converse and express themselves using appropriate
musical terminology.
Critical Tasks: a mid-unit test
a final unit test
Creation. (40%) Creative work involves the practical application of performance skills and knowledge of theory as they relate to
the performance medium, as well as composition. Students will play, individually and in ensembles.
They will improvise, interpret, and compose music, using a variety of media, including computers.
Critical Tasks: a midterm solo performance on your instrument
a final solo performance on your instrument
a final musical composition/arrangement
Analysis. (10%) Analysis involves listening to live or recorded performances to understand the language of music, its historical
and cultural context, and how effectively its composers and performers communicate to their audience. The
music analysed will be drawn from a range of cultures.
Critical Tasks: maintain a reflective journal/portfolio
deliver a multi-media presentation
Assessment and Evaluation Statement:
Our goal is for each student to achieve and demonstrate a high level of understanding and learning in this course. Please be aware that most of your marks will be coming from a small number of critical tasks completed throughout the semester. In order to be successful, it is very important that you participate in all of the activities in this course.
Practice for Learning:
You will be given ample opportunity to learn and practice the key learnings of this course. The daily activities taking place allow you to build on the knowledge required to be successful. You will use self, peer and teacher assessments for these activities which will allow you to maximize your learning and your mark. You will be given feedback by your teacher that will allow you to submit your very best work for each of these critical tasks. You must participate in the feedback process; critical tasks will not be evaluated unless you have followed the process set up by your teacher.
Evaluation of Learning:
Most of your marks will come from critical tasks that take place towards the end of a unit, after you have had the opportunity to master the expectations. Critical tasks will usually include an activity that connects your learning to life after high school (e.g. research reports, mock trials, multi-media presentations). Where appropriate, it may take the form of a written test.
Mark Break Down:
Formative and Summative Evaluations 70%
End of Course Performance Task 15%
Final Exam 15%
Learning Skills: These include: responsibility, collaboration, organization, self-regulation, independent work, and initiative. These skills are important to your success as a student. They are not specifically part of your marks, but are recorded separately on your report card.
Daily Essentials for Success: a positive attitude, respect, discipline, perseverance, courage, an organized music folder (provided), a duotang (provided), a binder, a pencil, and an eraser.
Teacher: Mr. D. Stickney
Port Colborne High School
211 Elgin St., Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3K4
905-835-1186 Ext 64262
Fax 905-835-1085
[email protected]
"You don't get harmony when everyone sings the same note!"