Music of the World
Course Description and Syllabus
Mr. Armbrister
McArthur High School
Course Purpose
The course is designed to introduce students to the study of cultures and historical connections to music.
Course Material
Online presentations and in-class note taking. Electronic devices (personal laptops, cell phones, and tablets) may be used to view the material. However, hand-written note taking is required.
Course Description
Students explore the musical traditions of 18th- to 21st-century American and global communities around the world through study of current trends, focusing on the function of music within various cultures (e.g., jazz, world drumming, mariachi, soul, gamelan, Bollywood, digital). Students examine and report on human activities involving music, technology- and culture-related influences on music, and the sounds and structures of music composition. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals.
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Course Outline
Music-of-the-World-Chapter-Two-Project.pdf
Music-of-the-World--Chapter-Three.pdf Experiencing Music
Music-of-the-World--Chapter-Four.pdf Find the Beat, Feel the Rhythm
Music-of-the-World-Chapter-Five.pdf Rhythms That Dance
Music-of-the-World-Chapter-Six.pdf Vocal Music
Chapter 7 Making Musical Decisions
Chapter 8 Musical Creators
Chapter 9 Jazz
Chapter 10 Love and Romance
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Field Trips
Field trips are a privilege, not a right and are designed to enhance the learning process. Field trips include on- campus performances and off-campus performances. Students must qualify to participate in field trips. Qualifying for trips will include, but is not limited to: demonstrating required knowledge of designated material for the specific trip. Appropriate behavior is expected at all times while on field trips. Broward County School Board rules apply during all school functions.
Class Rules
These are the rules that you are expected to follow in this class. By signing this form, you are acknowledging that you have been made aware of these rules and the consequences for breaking them.
Please initial in the appropriate places. This form is to be returned once it is signed. This is the first graded assignment. It is suggested that you print an extra copy for your records in order to use as a reference if necessary throughout the year.
1. Electronic devices (school or personal are only to be
used for class work as directed by Mr. Armbrister.
2. Be prepared for class:
• Be in your seat sitting quietly before the bell rings.
• Have appropriate class materials (includes paper,
pen, notebook, and other specified materials).
3. Be respectful to each other and to the teacher.
• Do not raise your voice to anyone, including the
teacher.
• There is NO profanity used at any time.
4. There is no eating or drinking in class unless you have a
doctor’s note provided to the teacher as well as the
office.
5. There is no sleeping in class.
6. There is no touching each other or grooming yourself in
class.
• No make-up application.
• No hair brushing.
• No public display of affection.
• No public display of aversion.
• No bullying
7. If you are ill, please STAY HOME and get well.
Discipline Plan
All discipline that must be dealt with by administration will be carried out in accordance with the Broward County Discipline Matrix.
Grading Scale
Class Discussions: 40%
Exam: 35%
Homework: 25%
• Projects or research assignments will be graded according to the rubric provided to the students.
Contact Information
Phone: (754) 323-1240
Email: Gerald.Armbrister@browardschools.com
Website: https://singingmustangs.wixsite.com/chorus/music-of-the-world
Music Of the World
Acknowledgement Form
Please initial in the appropriate places. This form is to be returned once it is signed. This is the first graded assignment.
Parent signature:_____________________
Student name: _______________________
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Student signature:____________________
