Welcome to Electronic Music Composition and Songwriting at
​Wakefield High School!

Wakefield High School Performing Arts Department
Electronic Music Composition & Songwriting CP

Email ana.morel@wpsk12.org
​Room 2420

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TOPICS TO STUDY

• Melody, harmony, rhythm
• Piano keyboard
• iMac, Google Docs, DropBox, AirDrop
• GarageBand
• Noteflight
• Copyright Law
• Basic music theory (keys, scales, melody, harmony, bassline)
• Song form
• Rock beats
• Chord progressions
• Mixing & mastering
• Lyrics/poetry
• Film scoring
• Songwriting in groups
• ​Great songs and great songwriters

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrive on time to class each day.
• Participate in class discussions.
• Complete all work to the best of his/her ability on time.
• Stay on task and work to the best of his/her ability.
• Treat all members of the class, the instructor, and the equipment with respect at all times. 
• Make up missed work in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the guidelines for behavior as outlined in the Wakefield High School Student Handbook.
• Students do not need to have a textbook, a notebook, or a writing implement. Students may wish to use their own devices from time to time. 

GRADING
Grades will be determined by the following: 

• 50% Projects
• 50% Class Participation

Projects will be graded according to this rubric.
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Class participation will be graded according to this rubric.

• Due dates will be established and posted as the class works through each project.
• Make every effort to turn in your work by the due date.
• Late or incomplete work will be graded accordingly. 
• Access the class time calendar by block on Google Calendar.​

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Students must accept the Music Lab Policy Agreement in order to continue.