1. Welcome to AP Music Theory! Gerry MacDougall geraldmacdougall@solonboe.org 440 349-7757 x5659 16 th year in Solon Two children still in district Master’s degrees in Cello Performance and Music Theory; PhD Studies at Eastman School

2. Teaching Philosophy Idealist… Realist… Pragmatist = blend of the above Continuum of development, all have strengths and weaknesses, must develop skills and gain facility in order to be a competent musician What’s this class for? A tool for bettering their particular musical reality

3. The Musician’s Triangle Written: SightAural: HearingProduce: Sing&Piano Musicianship

4. The continuum…. Know very little… Developing … Competent Expert!

5. Grades in AP Music Theory Grading Criteria (Per Quarter): Homework/Classwork:40% A composite of all assignments collected. These may be from the workbook, the text, a written assignment from me, a singing exercise, etc. Exams:25% Quizzes:15% Projects/Presentations:15% Participation:5% TOTAL100%

6. How You Can Help… Ask them to demonstrate exercises from class… Encourage them to listen to your music! Speak to them about your experiences with music and art – what inspired you when you were their age, and what continues to inspire you! Attend many concerts with different music, of our culture and of others, on instruments familiar and strange.

7. My child needs help… Me – in the mornings Approved tutors – students from last year Peers Software that helps Websites specifically for music theory – gmajormusictheory.com

8. Best way to contact me? Gerry MacDougall geraldmacdougall@solonboe.org