beginnerassignments


 * Beginner Assignments, Second 9-weeks grading period:**

4. Enharmonics/Chromatic/Interval/Key Signature Test
 * 1) Pass-off expands to include **//scales with book assignments//** from yellow sheet (Scales are to be played from scale hand out.)
 * 2) **First Performance grade (Christmas Concert- 12/15, worth 100 points - group project grade.)**
 * 3) **//Short composition assignment//** (DUE THUR. DEC 17th - can be turned in earlier if ready) using pitches in scale of student’s choice. - Students have already been given blank music staff paper to start writing their compositions. Compositions must have the following:
 * Student **picks one of the Major Scales** from the major scales page that was handed out in October. They will base their composition on the 8 pitches of that scale (one octave).
 * Student must **write the correct key signature** at the beginning of the piece. The key signature must be adhered to when they perform their composition.
 * Student **must use quarter, half, whole, dotted-half and pairs of 8th notes in their assignment.** Each rhythm at least once. The use of any kind of rests are encouraged.
 * **Most important part of the assignment: They must be able to play what they write ** . Don't write ideas that are too difficult for you to play.

Mr. Colón uses Practice Charts for extra credit only. If you choose to keep a practice chart, you must have documented at least 5 days per week each week of the quarter, at least 20 minutes per practice, initialed by parent for each day. (You may use regular notebook paper or any spread sheet.) You turn this in at the end of the 9weeks. If it is __completed correctly__, your overall average for the 9 weeks will be raised one letter grade. If you already have a 90(A) or above, your average will show as a 100. You are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to develop the habit of consistent practice. Use 1-3 under the above grading requirements as your practice material goals.

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