Humanities in Music - 12th Grade Music
Mr. Kling
September 2013
Objective: To enhance the students’ perception of music as art and not just entertainment by examining the roll and development of
music as it pertains to the other “arts” throughout history and to discover that music is a form of communication for the human race.
This course is taught simultaneously with Humanities in Art and Humanities in Literature.
During this full year course we will –
Discover: What is Music
The four elements of music
The three modes of listening
What inspires music
The ties between history and music
Develop: An understanding of the orchestra and its evolution
Enhance: An understanding of Folk Music and its diversity
Compare: Music throughout history in a chronological overview
Early Music throughout Medieval Europe
Renaissance
Baroque
Classical
Romantic/Impressionist
The Modern Era
Implementation –
Classroom lectures and discussions
Audio Visual media
Handouts
Homework
Webquests
Oral Presentations
Evaluation –
Quizzes 15%
Tests 30%
Homework 10%
Projects and papers 30%
Participation 15%
Text –
* Hoffer, Charles R., Music Listening Today, Second Edition with supplemental CDs *
Classroom Rules –
Be courteous.
Be respectful.
No killer statements.
Be on time.
During discussions, one person has the floor.
Excessive disturbances will result in demerits or detention.
No eating or drinking, except water, will be allowed in the room.
If you are absent, it is the student’s responsibility to make up the work missed.
Cell phones will not be tolerated. See the Student Handbook.
Grading –
The evaluation section above details the percentages of grading.
Non-adherence to assignment parameters will result in a loss of points. For example, if an assignment states at least 3 pages of text,
that does not mean 3 pages of text interspersed with pictures or diagrams.
Extra credit and re-tests will be at the discretion of the teacher. However, if 33% of the class fails a test or quiz,
the material will be reviewed and another assessment will be administered.
During announced quizzes and tests, pocketbooks will be placed in the front of the room, under the chalkboard.
Tests will end at the end of the class period. If more time is needed, you may have only 10 minutes into the next period.
There is a Humanities mid-term exam. This occurs during a class period in January. You will have one full class period (be on time)
and the added 10 minutes if necessary.
If homework is e-mail, it must be in .doc or .docx format.
Always –
Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Resourceful.
September 2013
Objective: To enhance the students’ perception of music as art and not just entertainment by examining the roll and development of
music as it pertains to the other “arts” throughout history and to discover that music is a form of communication for the human race.
This course is taught simultaneously with Humanities in Art and Humanities in Literature.
During this full year course we will –
Discover: What is Music
The four elements of music
The three modes of listening
What inspires music
The ties between history and music
Develop: An understanding of the orchestra and its evolution
Enhance: An understanding of Folk Music and its diversity
Compare: Music throughout history in a chronological overview
Early Music throughout Medieval Europe
Renaissance
Baroque
Classical
Romantic/Impressionist
The Modern Era
Implementation –
Classroom lectures and discussions
Audio Visual media
Handouts
Homework
Webquests
Oral Presentations
Evaluation –
Quizzes 15%
Tests 30%
Homework 10%
Projects and papers 30%
Participation 15%
Text –
* Hoffer, Charles R., Music Listening Today, Second Edition with supplemental CDs *
Classroom Rules –
Be courteous.
Be respectful.
No killer statements.
Be on time.
During discussions, one person has the floor.
Excessive disturbances will result in demerits or detention.
No eating or drinking, except water, will be allowed in the room.
If you are absent, it is the student’s responsibility to make up the work missed.
Cell phones will not be tolerated. See the Student Handbook.
Grading –
The evaluation section above details the percentages of grading.
Non-adherence to assignment parameters will result in a loss of points. For example, if an assignment states at least 3 pages of text,
that does not mean 3 pages of text interspersed with pictures or diagrams.
Extra credit and re-tests will be at the discretion of the teacher. However, if 33% of the class fails a test or quiz,
the material will be reviewed and another assessment will be administered.
During announced quizzes and tests, pocketbooks will be placed in the front of the room, under the chalkboard.
Tests will end at the end of the class period. If more time is needed, you may have only 10 minutes into the next period.
There is a Humanities mid-term exam. This occurs during a class period in January. You will have one full class period (be on time)
and the added 10 minutes if necessary.
If homework is e-mail, it must be in .doc or .docx format.
Always –
Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Resourceful.