Tegucigalpa, M.D.C. August 2012
Discovery School

Dear students and parents:

Welcome to another great year in Discovery School!!!

My name is Norma G. López and I will be the MUSIC teacher for middle and high school during this year. 

I have 19 years experience in the music field and an English Teaching Degree from the National Pedagogical University. I am a music teacher and I graduated from the National Music School of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. I play guitar, accordion, bass and piano. I also have experience singing in choirs, like the performance “La Traviata”, the first opera presented in Honduras.

My expectations for this year are to lead my students to experience a wonderful trip though the music world, and of course, let them know the beautiful and rich Honduran musical culture. In addition, they will learn how to play guitar, keyboard or recorder in class.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We will continue practicing with the School Choir. It will be a CLASS every Monday and Friday from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. 

                                Everybody is invited to participate!!!!



The class will be evaluated like this:

1. Projects and Presentations        30%
2. Quizzes ………………………………..     20%
3. Class Work ……………………………     50%
                                               _________
                                                100%
  
 Among others, the most important topics of the class will be:

  • Honduran Folklore,
  • Reads and notates music,
  • To play a musical instrument (Recorder Flute 5th, 6th)
       and Guitar or Keyboard for 7- 9 grades)
  • Music in Middle Ages
  • Musical Forms
  • Classical Musical Genres
  • Popular Musical Genres  
  • Multicultural music
  • Honduras National Anthem

Late Work

  • It will be a deduction of 10% per each late day. The fifth consecutive day will not be accepted.
Supplies

  • Regular Notebook
  • Staff Notebook 
  • Pencil
  • Recorder Flute (  5th,6th)
  • Guitar or Keyboard ( 7th  8th, 9th )

Students must check the class blog at least once a week 
http://dsmusicclass.blogspot.com to take know what will happen during the week. They will also need to check enagrade to view all the projects and assignments grades. 

I am open to any suggestions and help from you, please feel free to contact me at nlopez@discoveryschool.edu.hn  or make an appointment through the office.

Sincerely yours,

Norma Lopez
Music Teacher