ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
Elements of Music: Bach to the Blues
This year-long course introduces students to the fundamentals of music through listening, creating, and performing. Students explore musical concepts such as notation, rhythm, meter, scales, harmony, form, and musical style while investigating questions like What is music? and How does music tell a story? Using web-based music theory and notation software, students compose original music, complete guided listening activities, and share music that reflects their own interests and experiences. The course meets Minnesota Arts Standards with an emphasis on creating, responding, and connecting through music.
Course Details
- Course Type: Core: No, Elective: Yes
- Length: Year-long (4 quarters)
- Available Quarters: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4
- Prerequisite: Designed for students at all levels of musical experience. An interest in learning traditional music notation is recommended.
- Graduation Requirement: Yes
- Honors: No | AP: No
- Special Education Taught: No | Multilingual Support: No
- Materials: Web-based music theory and music notation software are provided online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered in Elements of Music: Bach to the Blues?
This year-long course introduces students to the fundamentals of music through listening, creating, and performing. Students explore musical concepts such as notation, rhythm, meter, scales, harmony, form, and musical style while investigating questions like What is music? and How does music tell a story? Using web-based music theory and notation software, students compose original music, complete guided listening activities, and share music that reflects their own interests and experiences. The course meets Minnesota Arts Standards with an emphasis on creating, responding, and connecting through music.
Does Elements of Music: Bach to the Blues have prerequisites?
Prerequisite: Designed for students at all levels of musical experience. An interest in learning traditional music notation is recommended.
When is Elements of Music: Bach to the Blues available?
This course is listed for: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4.
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