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Contemporary Music
​Course Overview

1st Term
Unit 1: 1/4 - 1/22
Unit 2: 1/25 - 2/12
Unit 3: 2/15 - 3/5
2nd Term
Unit 4: 3/15 - 4/2
Unit 5: 4/5 - 4/23
Unit 6: 4/26 - 5/20
Abstract
This course is designed for intermediate music students in Phoenix, AZ, but the resources can be used by anyone who wants to grow as a musician. Enrolled students are expected to follow the course timeline and regularly participate in all course activities to maintain adequate progress. The timeline assumes a block schedule of 90 minutes of instruction per day, five days a week for 18 weeks. The course is divided into six units and progress checkpoints are scheduled every three weeks to help you stay on track during the course. All assessments have been created to align with Arizona Music Standards. 

Course Competencies
Perform and record selected songs
Perform instruments in multiple styles
Sing melodies and harmonies
Collaborate with other students using music technology
Demonstrate a basic understanding of music theory
Improvise solos in multiple keys
Compose and perform your own music
Connect music to your personal experiences and life

Progress Reporting

This course will use rubrics that will serve as a general guide to monitor progress during the course. Student progress will be assessed every three weeks. The intent of the rubrics is not to force everyone to learn the same way, but rather to ensure every student acquires a requisite set of basic skills necessary to be a well-rounded musician. As such, the course will emphasize universal skills such as rhythm, chord progressions, music theory, performing a variety of styles, etc. Students will be encouraged to use the skills gained during the course to pursue their own musical goals during and after completion of the course. An evidence-based reporting approach will be used in this course. Points will be awarded according to the course rubrics and assignment grades will be determined as follows:

4 = 100% - advanced proficiency
3 = 90% - proficiency
2 = 70% - approaching proficiency
1 = 60% - developing foundational skills
​0 = 25% - little/no evidence of proficiency


​Progress Reporting Dates (PXU)
Unit 1: Jan. 22
Unit 2: Feb. 12
Unit 3: Mar. 5 - end of term
Unit 4: Apr. 2
Unit 5: Apr. 23
Unit 6: May 14 - end of course
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      • Hey There Delilah
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      • Let it Be
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      • Stand By Me
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      • When I Come Around
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      • Amber
      • Another One Bites the Dust
      • Back in Black
      • Beat It
      • Black Dog
      • Blinding Lights
      • Come As You Are
      • Come Out and Play
      • Day Tripper
      • Don't Fear the Reaper
      • El Manicero
      • Enter Sandman
      • Forever After All
      • La Bamba
      • Layla
      • The Office Theme
      • Redemption Song
      • Seven Nation Army
      • Smoke on the Water
      • Soothsayer
      • Sunshine of Your Love
      • Sweet Home Alabama
      • Today
      • Under Pressure
      • Voodoo Child
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      • Wonderful Tonight
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