MUSIC APPRECIATION AND THEORY (1 Semester)
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
RESOURCES:
Free Internet Radio - Classical stations
Sound Reasoning - An introductory music appreciation course
Exploring the World of Music - Video lessons
Introduction to Classical Music - Includes opera
Listening to Music - Open Yale course
A First Look at Music Theory
Introduction to Music Theory
Music Theory
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives - textbook companion site. (Be sure to click on the links titled "Interactive Music Projects" and "Music Podcast Activities.")
Music, An Appreciation - additional textbook companion site.
If you are interested in pursuing a degree in music, you may find the information at Online Music Degree particularly helpful. The site covers topics such as potenital career paths and schools that offer music degree programs.
Recommended Course of Study:
Schedule some time for daily listening, either through the Free Internet Radio website, or a local station. Visit the websites, watch the videos, and build a study journal that includes a "Listening Log" - a list of music/composers you have studied and listened to. Visit and explore the textbook companion sites. If possible, attend a live concert or opera production, or you may want to consider a subscription to Met Player - The Metropolitan Opera's on-demand access to full-length operas. One month is $14.99, and there is a free 7-day trial period, which would allow you time to watch one or more operas at home. Also, check your local TV listings for the PBS Great Performances broadcasts.
Note: If you have access to a public library, you may be able to check out both CDs and DVDs of classical and opera music/performances
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
RESOURCES:
Free Internet Radio - Classical stations
Sound Reasoning - An introductory music appreciation course
Exploring the World of Music - Video lessons
Introduction to Classical Music - Includes opera
Listening to Music - Open Yale course
A First Look at Music Theory
Introduction to Music Theory
Music Theory
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives - textbook companion site. (Be sure to click on the links titled "Interactive Music Projects" and "Music Podcast Activities.")
Music, An Appreciation - additional textbook companion site.
If you are interested in pursuing a degree in music, you may find the information at Online Music Degree particularly helpful. The site covers topics such as potenital career paths and schools that offer music degree programs.
Recommended Course of Study:
Schedule some time for daily listening, either through the Free Internet Radio website, or a local station. Visit the websites, watch the videos, and build a study journal that includes a "Listening Log" - a list of music/composers you have studied and listened to. Visit and explore the textbook companion sites. If possible, attend a live concert or opera production, or you may want to consider a subscription to Met Player - The Metropolitan Opera's on-demand access to full-length operas. One month is $14.99, and there is a free 7-day trial period, which would allow you time to watch one or more operas at home. Also, check your local TV listings for the PBS Great Performances broadcasts.
Note: If you have access to a public library, you may be able to check out both CDs and DVDs of classical and opera music/performances
