Welcome Letter to the Parents

Dear Parents,

I am excited to be working with your scholars in Music Theory and Performance. My goal is to foster in music students their sense of wonder in the great composers, such as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven and to engage them in the exploration of the design and beauty of music. Music evokes powerful emotions and visual images in us. Your scholars will begin to understand why music composed centuries ago is still loved today and still inspires us. A well-crafted composition involves a combination of math, science, history, grammar and emotion.

                                                                                                 

We will explore the different Periods of Western Music:

Baroque Period from August to October

Classical Period from October through December

Romantic Period from January to March

Contemporary Period from March through May.

Within each unit we will learn patterns of music theory, develop basic sight reading skills, and listen to different instruments.  Throughout the school year, we will look at the history of various traditional folk songs and the meanings of the lyrics.

I look forward to working with your child.  Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions. My email is Jnorman@archwaytriviumeast.org. I will also post weekly newsletters and any interesting or helpful links, such as lyrics for performance songs, dates and times of performances, etc. at my blog site, archwaytriviumeast.blogspot.com – Dr. Janet Norman’s Music Class.

I am looking forward to a wonderful school year.

Sincerely Yours,

Dr. Janet Marie Norman