Music
Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. Vocal Music Education
IB MYP Performing Arts Certificate
National Board Candidate
About Mr. Tvrdy
My name is Tyler Tvrdy and I am very excited to be back for a fifth year at Norterra Canyon! This year, I will be teaching grades K-3 General Music, 4th grade band, 5th grade Choir and 6th-8th grade IB MYP Choirs.
I am originally from Missouri. I graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Vocal Music Education. I taught pre-k for a year in Missouri before moving abroad to the Kingdom of Bahrain where I taught middle school music at an international school for five years. In 2020, I moved across the world to another desert here in Phoenix. In my spare time I enjoy traveling (30+ countries and still counting), hiking, cooking, and playing piano and ukulele, and I am always singing! I still enjoy performing as part of the Phoenix College Community Choir and the Arizona Musical Theater Orchestra. I'm also the vocal director for the Art and Sol Performing Arts Program in Scottsdale.
It is my mission as a Music Educator to create a positive learning environment in which the safety, academic needs, and growth of my students are my top priorities. Using the Elements of Music and Performance, I will teach a curriculum that gives my students the opportunities they need to develop as musicians and a community. I encourage my students to see themselves as life-long learners. We will explore performance, aesthetics, history, and music appreciation. We will take creative risks and celebrate diversity. I intend to provide my students a safe place to reach their fullest potential through a comprehensive music program.
Performing Arts
Welcome to IB MYP Performing Arts at Norterra Canyon!
Course Overview
Hello and welcome to IB MYP Performing Arts at Norterra Canyon! My name is Mr. Tvrdy and I am very excited to have you in my class! We will be exploring the Elements of Music and Performance through history, aesthetics, appreciation, and (of course) performance. We will take risks, ask questions, and celebrate our diversity! All assignments and feedback for our class will be available on Canvas however final grades are posted to PowerSchool where grades are officially stored.
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| All coursework and feedback is available on Canvas. Check here if you miss class to know your expectations before you return. | Grades will be reported via PowerSchool. Official grades for assignments can be found here. Keep an eye out for missing assignment flags as well. | For the fastest response, use email for communication. Students must use their student email (student@learner.dvusd.org) for appropriate communication. |
IB MYP Assessment
IB MYP Performing Arts Assessment
Arts Assessment Criteria: Year 1
Criterion A: Investigating
At the end of year 1/Novice stage, students should be able to:
- investigate a movement or genre in their chosen arts discipline, related to the statement of inquiry
- describe an artwork or performance from the chosen movement or genre.
Criterion B: Developing
At the end of year 1/Novice stage, students should be able to:
- practically explore ideas to inform development of a final artwork or performance
- present a clear artistic intention for the final artwork or performance in line with the statement of inquiry.
Criterion C: Creating/Performing
At the end of year 1/Novice stage, students should be able to:
- create or perform an artwork.
Criterion D: Evaluating
At the end of year 1/Novice stage, students should be able to:
- appraise their own artwork or performance
- reflect on their development as an artist.
Arts Assessment Criteria: Year 3
Criterion A: Investigating
At the end of year 3/Intermediate stage, students should be able to:
- investigate a movement or genre in their chosen arts discipline, related to the statement of inquiry
- analyse an artwork or performance from the chosen movement or genre.
Criterion B: Developing
At the end of year 3/Intermediate stage, students should be able to:
- practically explore ideas to inform development of a final artwork or performance
- present a clear artistic intention for the final artwork or performance in line with the statement of inquiry.
C: Creating/Performing
At the end of year 3/Intermediate stage, students should be able to:
- create or perform an artwork.
Criterion D: Responding
At the end of year 3/Intermediate stage, students should be able to:
- appraise their own artwork or performance
- reflect on their development as an artist.