May 28, 2012
Grade 7: Our goals this week are to become comfortable chanting lyrics, and learn about the 12 bar blues harmony.
During our first class of the week, students will review the elements of 12 bar blues lyrics and perform their original blues verse to fit with12 bars of music. They will receive a blues harmony worksheet which introduces blues chords.
During the second class of the week, students will create and perform a simple blues harmony. Using chords from their harmony worksheet, students will select notes from the required chords to create their own "Whole Note Blues" pattern. The harmony will be performed with other students in class. If time permits students may apply jazzy rhythm patterns to their measures.
Homework: Practise whole note blues and add jazzy patterns to create an interesting background.
Grade 8: Our goals for this week are to complete the first section of our STOMP and to review some of the STOMP vocabulary in preparation for a test in about one week.
During the first class of the week, students will work in their groups on the polyphonic section of their routine, perfecting the movements, rhythms and drama elements.
During the second class of the week, students will begin their second section, the monophonic part of their STOMP performance. A review of some important vocabulary will take place during this class.
Homework: Study STOMP vocabulary.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
May 14, 2012
Grade 7:
Congratulations to all grade 7 students who participated in our Arts Night performances! BRAVO!!
The goals for this week are to increase our knowledge of blues history and our ability to play in a blues style. During the first class of the week students will receive their marked journal assignments and will be learning about the factors which contributed to the growth of the blues after the civil was and the abolition of slavery. We will review playing "Frere Jaques" in traditional and blues styles, and add improvisation using the blues scale.
During the second class of the week, we will complete our history overview and learn about the other genres of music which were inspired by the blues. Students will receive a research topic related to the blues and a handout to be completed for homework. Each student's information will be added to a blues timeline.
Homework:
Complete your blues topic worksheet
Grade 8:
Congratulations to all grade 8 students who participated in our Arts Night performances! BRAVO!
The goals for this week are to develop the movement, drama and musical skills required to begin our STOMP compositions. We will begin by exploring how movement and mime can help tell a story. In a large group, students will learn how to compose a polyphonic rhythmic piece and perform it accurately. Later, students will compose a polyphonic piece in their small STOMP groups, practise performing their parts, and then decide upon a type of "instrument" they will use for their final group performance.
Homework:
Practise counting and performing your polyphonic pattern. Be sure that you have your "instrument" for next class.
Grade 7:
Congratulations to all grade 7 students who participated in our Arts Night performances! BRAVO!!
The goals for this week are to increase our knowledge of blues history and our ability to play in a blues style. During the first class of the week students will receive their marked journal assignments and will be learning about the factors which contributed to the growth of the blues after the civil was and the abolition of slavery. We will review playing "Frere Jaques" in traditional and blues styles, and add improvisation using the blues scale.
During the second class of the week, we will complete our history overview and learn about the other genres of music which were inspired by the blues. Students will receive a research topic related to the blues and a handout to be completed for homework. Each student's information will be added to a blues timeline.
Homework:
Complete your blues topic worksheet
Grade 8:
Congratulations to all grade 8 students who participated in our Arts Night performances! BRAVO!
The goals for this week are to develop the movement, drama and musical skills required to begin our STOMP compositions. We will begin by exploring how movement and mime can help tell a story. In a large group, students will learn how to compose a polyphonic rhythmic piece and perform it accurately. Later, students will compose a polyphonic piece in their small STOMP groups, practise performing their parts, and then decide upon a type of "instrument" they will use for their final group performance.
Homework:
Practise counting and performing your polyphonic pattern. Be sure that you have your "instrument" for next class.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
May 7, 2012
Grade 7: The goals for this week are to learn about the context of the blues and become familiar with the many sounds of the blues through videos, recordings and text. We will begin by reviewing the blues scale and improvising simple patterns. We will watch the video "Going Home" which chronicles the 120 year history of the blues, it's journey after slavery from the Mississippi Delta to northern cities in the USA, and the birth of rock'n roll and other modern genres. We will listen to additional recordings and will read a short summary of blues history. Students will begin listing the important historical points on their Blues Soup sheet. During the second class of the week, students will learn about the form and topics of blues lyrics and be asked to compose a verse or two in traditional blues style.If time permits, we will play "Frere Jaques Blues" by altering some notes - changing them to "blue notes" in our method books.
Homework:
Complete the blues lyrics sheet and compose your own blues verse(s). Practise the traditional and blues versions of "Frere Jaques"
Grade 8:
The goals for this week are to review the elements of dance and explore ways to incorporate them when performing simple 4 beat rhythm patterns, and in groups of 8, begin composing the polyphonic section of our final STOMP routines.
We will begin with a period of movement and then will discuss forming groups which focus on their strengths as "STOMPERS". Once groups are formed, students will select roles and begin composing their first musical section and practise performing it with lummi sticks.
Students will decide upon the object which will become their instrument for the project. Each student will be required to have that object for the next class.
Homework:
Bring object (instrument) next week. Practise clapping/performing their pattern (A, B, C or D) from memory.
Grade 7: The goals for this week are to learn about the context of the blues and become familiar with the many sounds of the blues through videos, recordings and text. We will begin by reviewing the blues scale and improvising simple patterns. We will watch the video "Going Home" which chronicles the 120 year history of the blues, it's journey after slavery from the Mississippi Delta to northern cities in the USA, and the birth of rock'n roll and other modern genres. We will listen to additional recordings and will read a short summary of blues history. Students will begin listing the important historical points on their Blues Soup sheet. During the second class of the week, students will learn about the form and topics of blues lyrics and be asked to compose a verse or two in traditional blues style.If time permits, we will play "Frere Jaques Blues" by altering some notes - changing them to "blue notes" in our method books.
Homework:
Complete the blues lyrics sheet and compose your own blues verse(s). Practise the traditional and blues versions of "Frere Jaques"
Grade 8:
The goals for this week are to review the elements of dance and explore ways to incorporate them when performing simple 4 beat rhythm patterns, and in groups of 8, begin composing the polyphonic section of our final STOMP routines.
We will begin with a period of movement and then will discuss forming groups which focus on their strengths as "STOMPERS". Once groups are formed, students will select roles and begin composing their first musical section and practise performing it with lummi sticks.
Students will decide upon the object which will become their instrument for the project. Each student will be required to have that object for the next class.
Homework:
Bring object (instrument) next week. Practise clapping/performing their pattern (A, B, C or D) from memory.
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