Music I - Homework

Harrison, Lennon, McCartney, & Starr

posted Feb 8, 2015, 7:57 AM by Eric Shieh

We are starting our New Case Study!  If you are beginning a new instrument, make sure to practice at least once a week outside of class on it before the midwinter break so you are ready to break up into bands!

Cover Song Project due on 10/16

posted Oct 12, 2014, 3:57 PM by Eric Shieh

Class performances of cover songs will take place on Thursday, 10/16.  Any students who would like extra help can come in at lunch on Tuesday, 10/13.

Basic skills assessments begin 9/15

posted Sep 13, 2014, 1:10 PM by Eric Shieh

Students wishing to test out of the "High School Toolkit" case study can take the basic skills assessment on Monday, September 15.  Don't forget to bring back the Instrument Check-Out form (on the last page of the syllabus) so you can practice at home!

Welcome to 9th Grade Music!

posted Sep 13, 2014, 1:07 PM by Eric Shieh

You will need a folder for 9th Grade Music this year.  Can't wait to see everyone back again this year!

Boy is Blue recordings due 3/10

posted Mar 2, 2014, 10:59 AM by Eric Shieh   [ updated Mar 2, 2014, 2:58 PM ]

Student recordings of "Boy is Blue" including performance of TUNE or SOLO 1 and Improvisation are due in class on March 10.  Students are encouraged to take their instruments home and practice this week!

"No One" Performances this week

posted Jan 12, 2014, 9:34 AM by Eric Shieh

Beginners must perform the Chorus of "No One" and advanced students must perform the "Pre-Chorus" and "Chorus 1" of "No One."  Students may also choose to do an additional song, "MacPherson's Lament" or "Boy is Blue."

Zappa Project Performances on Oct. 25

posted Oct 17, 2013, 9:52 AM by Eric Shieh   [ updated Oct 17, 2013, 9:52 AM ]

The final performances for our Frank Zappa case study will be on October 25.  Good luck!  Any individuals or groups needing additional practice can work before school or at lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Homework due Oct. 7

posted Oct 4, 2013, 1:19 PM by Eric Shieh   [ updated Oct 4, 2013, 1:20 PM ]

Performances of part 1 of Project Zappa will happen on Monday.  Those students who are going on the Sphinx Virtuosi trip should bring money in for dinner by Monday.

Homework Due Sept. 13

posted Sep 8, 2013, 12:51 PM by Eric Shieh

Instrument Check-Out Forms should be signed and returned by September 13.  Permission slips for the optional field trip on October 8 should be returned with $4 payment by September 20.

Supplies 2013-2014

posted Sep 8, 2013, 12:39 PM by Eric Shieh   [ updated Sep 8, 2013, 12:51 PM ]

All students should come to Music class each day prepared with a folder clearly labeled "MUSIC" with loose leaf paper inside (8-10 sheets) and a pencil.

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