Music Technology and Production

Period 1 Room G11

Ms. Mallory Legman

Email: mlegman@branfordschools.org
Website: bhsid.weebly.com

Performance Graduation Requirement 3: Demonstration appropriate and effective use of

technology

BHS Mission Statement:

The mission of Branford High School is to prepare students to be independent and collaborative
learners who are responsible, informed, and contributing members of society. In partnership with
the community, we strive to provide a learning environment that supports all students in
embracing diversity, acting with integrity, and achieving their personal and academic potential.

Instrumental Music Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Branford High School Instrumental Music Department is to stimulate an
aesthetic experience by immersing students in music and cultivating opportunities for them to
create, perform, respond, and connect. Music is a necessary part of a well-rounded education for
every child. BHS music courses promote students immediate and long-term musical development
and prepare them for lifelong musical engagement as contributing members of the community.

Course Topics Topics covered include but are not limited to:
GarageBand sequencing software
Basic keyboard theory
Podcasting
Song remixes and mashups
Film scoring

Headphones You must use headphones in class. You are encouraged to bring your own. You
must take off your headphones during instructions.

Food & Drink No food, gum, or other drinks are permitted in the lab. See Ms. Legman if you
need to eat a quick snack before class.

Device/Cell Phone Policy Unless you have permission from the teacher to use these electronics
for something specifically related to the course, cell phones and other devices are not permitted in
class. Devices should be set to silent and put away (out of sight in a pocket or bag). Please note
that this includes reading or responding to text messages from parents during class. In the case of
an emergency during which a student must be reached, parents should call the main office. Failure
to follow this policy may result in detention. Repeat offenders will be referred to administration.

Final Project All students must complete a final project. Class time will be provided, but
students may need to complete additional work outside of class.
 PERFORMANCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 3
Demonstrate appropriate and effective use of technology

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basis:
basis:
Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate
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sources sources sources sources

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Digital Literacy
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to communicate and to communicate and to communicate and to communicate and
collaborate, collaborate, collaborate, collaborate,
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understanding of understanding of understanding of understanding of
topic topic topic topic

Effectively Effectively Effectively Effectively

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Digital
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Communication
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present information present information present information present information

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communication and communication and communication and communication and
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language language language language
appropriate for appropriate for appropriate for appropriate for
audience audience audience audience
 Syllabus Acknowledgement

This form is due on Friday, September 1, 2017.

SCHOOL: Branford High School

CLASS: Music Technology and Production

INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Legman

YEAR: 2017-18, Semester I

My student and I have read and reviewed the syllabus together.

We understand the requirements of this course.

Parent/Guardian Name _____________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________

Student Name _____________________________

Student Signature _____________________________

Date _____________________________