October 1, 2012
Grade 6:
Our goals for this week are to revisit the elements of greatness and agree upon a list of "greatness indicators" and begin to apply them to music we sing, hear and perform.
During our first class of the week, students will complete posters. Then students will discuss their choices for the "Indicators of Greatness" and come to consensus on a final list for use as we analyze music. We will apply the list to some of the songs we listed as "great songs" using this list as our guide.
During our second class of the week, students will receive "My Great Song-list" and will be expected to complete it for homework. We will begin part of our first piece of vocal music, "Alleluia, I Will Sing", and learn how the elements are written/recorded by composers.
Homework: complete "My Great Song-list"
Grade 7:
This week's goals are to review the important facts about our second instrument and to learn about our potential on our third instrument.
During the first class of the week, we will take up our homework. Students who have completed homework will begin to learn about the assembly, playing position, rest position, tone production, and playing of 2 notes on their third instrument.
During the second class of the week, we will learn a song using 3 notes, cleaning, care, dis-assembly and all other aspects of instrument three.
Homework: complete the responses for instrument 3 on your worksheet.
Grade 8:
This is week 3 in term 1. Students should be practising twice this week and recording their practise on their Practise Record Sheet.
Our goals for this week are to demonstrate an understanding of the new material in "Sousa Times Twosa" by performing accurately. The new symbols/concepts include: the overall form of the composition, the effect of accidentals and key signatures, first and second endings, and dotted quarter - eight rhythms.
During our first class of the week, we will continue hearing solos and review the 16 measures assigned so far. Then we will focus on the new concepts that appear in the score.
During the second class of the week students will have a quiz where they will demonstrate an understanding of these new concepts.
Homework: Study for the quiz. Be able to perform the entire A section of the piece using both endings.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
September 24, 2012
Grade 6:
This week's goals are to continue our study of the elements of music by identifying the elements through listening and performance. We will listen and analyze the elements in some of our favourite songs and explore ways to use them in music we sing or play.
During our first class of the week, we will complete our Elements of Music sheets. We will brainstorm a list of our favourite, "great" songs and listen to some, analyzing the elements of music. We will discuss and agree upon a list of "indicators" of greatness. Students will receive "Elements of Greatness" sheet to record their preferences.
During the second class, we will complete our musical elements posters. If time permits, we will begin planning/creating a composition which demonstrates our understanding of the elements of music.
Grade 7:
This week's goals are to review the important facts about our first instrument and to learn about our potential on our second instrument.
During the first class of the week, we will take up our homework. Students who have completed homework will begin to learn about the assembly, playing position, rest position, tone production, and playing of 2 notes on their second instrument.
During the second class of the week, we will learn a song using 3 notes, cleaning, care, disassembly and all other aspects of instrument 2.
Homework: Students should complete the second column of their Instrument Response Sheet.
Grade 8:
This is practise week 2 in term 1. Students should be practising twice outside of class and recording their practise on their Practise Record. This week's goals are to continue our song performances and to continue our study of the Music of War and Peace.
During the first class we will finish viewing the presentation on war and peace, hear some solos, and decode our scores for "Sousa Times Twosa". We will listen to a recording of the piece and play through the entire piece, focusing on the 8 measures selected for practise.
During the second class of the week, we will continue our solo performances and review "Sousa", improving and expanding upon our previous performance.
Homework: Students should set a 16 measure goal for "Sousa" and be prepared to perform it in class.
Grade 6:
This week's goals are to continue our study of the elements of music by identifying the elements through listening and performance. We will listen and analyze the elements in some of our favourite songs and explore ways to use them in music we sing or play.
During our first class of the week, we will complete our Elements of Music sheets. We will brainstorm a list of our favourite, "great" songs and listen to some, analyzing the elements of music. We will discuss and agree upon a list of "indicators" of greatness. Students will receive "Elements of Greatness" sheet to record their preferences.
During the second class, we will complete our musical elements posters. If time permits, we will begin planning/creating a composition which demonstrates our understanding of the elements of music.
Grade 7:
This week's goals are to review the important facts about our first instrument and to learn about our potential on our second instrument.
During the first class of the week, we will take up our homework. Students who have completed homework will begin to learn about the assembly, playing position, rest position, tone production, and playing of 2 notes on their second instrument.
During the second class of the week, we will learn a song using 3 notes, cleaning, care, disassembly and all other aspects of instrument 2.
Homework: Students should complete the second column of their Instrument Response Sheet.
Grade 8:
This is practise week 2 in term 1. Students should be practising twice outside of class and recording their practise on their Practise Record. This week's goals are to continue our song performances and to continue our study of the Music of War and Peace.
During the first class we will finish viewing the presentation on war and peace, hear some solos, and decode our scores for "Sousa Times Twosa". We will listen to a recording of the piece and play through the entire piece, focusing on the 8 measures selected for practise.
During the second class of the week, we will continue our solo performances and review "Sousa", improving and expanding upon our previous performance.
Homework: Students should set a 16 measure goal for "Sousa" and be prepared to perform it in class.
Monday, September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012
Grade 6:
Our goals for this week to complete our surveys and to begin building our music vocabulary beginning with the terms and symbols we have learned through singing and playing. We will add the terms for the elements of music.
Students will receive an "Elements of Music" introducing them to the musical elements.
Students will listen to examples and discuss how the elements are used differently in a variety of pieces. Students will create charts describing the elements of music and use them to respond to, analyze, or create music in class.
During our second class, we will begin our unit "Music In My World" by brainstorming titles of familiar songs and listening for how the elements of music are used. We will discuss why some songs are, or are not, "great" songs, and decide upon a final set of indicators on our "Signs of Greatness Checklist".
Grade 7:
Our goal for this week is to complete instrument #1. Students should be familiar with assembly, holding/playing position, rest position, producing a tone, care/cleaning, dis-assembly, and the three note song taught in class.
Homework: Students should complete the self-evaluation form column for the instrument they played in class. Students who missed a class or more on this instrument should arrange for extra time on this instrument before or after school.
Grade 8:
This is practise week 1 in tern 1. Students should be practising twice this week outside of class. Our goal is to become aware of some of the forms and types of music composed for war, and begin a simple march composed by John Philip Souza, "The March King".
During our classes this week we will continue hearing some individual performances from book 1 and providing feedback on the success criteria discussed in class (posture, hand position, breathing, intonation, tone, rhythmic and pitch accuracy, phrasing, dynamics, articulation) We will watch a presentation on the music of war and will receive a copy of "Souza Times Twosa" for band.
Homework: Students are expected to select and be able to play 8 measures from "Souza Times Twosa".
Grade 6:
Our goals for this week to complete our surveys and to begin building our music vocabulary beginning with the terms and symbols we have learned through singing and playing. We will add the terms for the elements of music.
Students will receive an "Elements of Music" introducing them to the musical elements.
Students will listen to examples and discuss how the elements are used differently in a variety of pieces. Students will create charts describing the elements of music and use them to respond to, analyze, or create music in class.
During our second class, we will begin our unit "Music In My World" by brainstorming titles of familiar songs and listening for how the elements of music are used. We will discuss why some songs are, or are not, "great" songs, and decide upon a final set of indicators on our "Signs of Greatness Checklist".
Grade 7:
Our goal for this week is to complete instrument #1. Students should be familiar with assembly, holding/playing position, rest position, producing a tone, care/cleaning, dis-assembly, and the three note song taught in class.
Homework: Students should complete the self-evaluation form column for the instrument they played in class. Students who missed a class or more on this instrument should arrange for extra time on this instrument before or after school.
Grade 8:
This is practise week 1 in tern 1. Students should be practising twice this week outside of class. Our goal is to become aware of some of the forms and types of music composed for war, and begin a simple march composed by John Philip Souza, "The March King".
During our classes this week we will continue hearing some individual performances from book 1 and providing feedback on the success criteria discussed in class (posture, hand position, breathing, intonation, tone, rhythmic and pitch accuracy, phrasing, dynamics, articulation) We will watch a presentation on the music of war and will receive a copy of "Souza Times Twosa" for band.
Homework: Students are expected to select and be able to play 8 measures from "Souza Times Twosa".
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
September 10, 2012
Grade 6: This week our goals will be to begin reading from rhythmic notation using the notes used in our name rhythms and to begin using our head voice to sing simple melodies
During our first class, we will identify rhythm patterns we see and hear, and will compose a pattern using the rhythms found in family names. Finally, we will combine our rhythm patterns with others to create a musical composition.
During our second class we will learn a simple song "Long Way Home" and use simple ostinati to accompany it.
Homework: complete your Music Survey
Grade 7:
Our goals for this week are to produce a tone, set up and play 2-3 notes on our first instrument (flute or trumpet)
We will begin by reading through "Why We Learn Music" and discussing it's contents and collecting surveys. Then we will practise buzzing and learn to make a tone in the mouthpiece of our first instrument. During our second class we will set up the entire instrument and learn to play 2 or 3 different notes. We will use these notes in a simple melody.
If time permits, students will receive there Instrument Response Sheet and should fill in the sections for our first instrument.
Homework: complete Instrument Response #1 if it has been handed out
Grade 8:
Our goals for this week are to continue reviewing notes using simple melodies from Tradition of Excellence Book 1. We will review the Bb major scale and the songs learned last class and choose a new song to study from song 40 higher to perform alone.
Homework: complete your Music Survey and practise your new song.
Grade 6: This week our goals will be to begin reading from rhythmic notation using the notes used in our name rhythms and to begin using our head voice to sing simple melodies
During our first class, we will identify rhythm patterns we see and hear, and will compose a pattern using the rhythms found in family names. Finally, we will combine our rhythm patterns with others to create a musical composition.
During our second class we will learn a simple song "Long Way Home" and use simple ostinati to accompany it.
Homework: complete your Music Survey
Grade 7:
Our goals for this week are to produce a tone, set up and play 2-3 notes on our first instrument (flute or trumpet)
We will begin by reading through "Why We Learn Music" and discussing it's contents and collecting surveys. Then we will practise buzzing and learn to make a tone in the mouthpiece of our first instrument. During our second class we will set up the entire instrument and learn to play 2 or 3 different notes. We will use these notes in a simple melody.
If time permits, students will receive there Instrument Response Sheet and should fill in the sections for our first instrument.
Homework: complete Instrument Response #1 if it has been handed out
Grade 8:
Our goals for this week are to continue reviewing notes using simple melodies from Tradition of Excellence Book 1. We will review the Bb major scale and the songs learned last class and choose a new song to study from song 40 higher to perform alone.
Homework: complete your Music Survey and practise your new song.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
September 3, 2012
Welcome back everyone! I hope that you've had a fabulous summer and that you will have a great time learning lots of new things at Willowdale this year. I am looking forward to helping you to reach your musical goals and expand your musical horizons. Break a leg!
Grade 6: This week's goals are to get to know each other and begin working together to solve musical challenges. We will explore vocal sounds, compose patterns and create performances incorporating our names, and begin a survey which may be completed for homework.
Grade 7: This week's goals are to get to know each other and become familiar with the instrumental program at Willowodale. After a brief name activity, students will receive a copy of the Willowdale Instrumental Music Handbook to read and share with parents, an interest survey and a name card which should be brought to their next class.
Homework: Students need to bring a 1" binder to class with all handouts inside.
Grade 8: This week's goal is to re-acquaint ourselves with our instruments and reading/playing from musical notation. After a short youtube video, students will review assembly/care information included in the new method book, warm up using notes from the concert Bb scale, and select a song to learn alone or with their instrument team mates. After a practise period, students will play for each other and reflect on their performances and the performances of others.
Homework: Students should bring their mouthpieces/reeds and music binder from last year including fingering charts, scale sheets, glossaries and elements sheets. Students should return their instrument assignment forms handed out today.
Grade 6: This week's goals are to get to know each other and begin working together to solve musical challenges. We will explore vocal sounds, compose patterns and create performances incorporating our names, and begin a survey which may be completed for homework.
Grade 7: This week's goals are to get to know each other and become familiar with the instrumental program at Willowodale. After a brief name activity, students will receive a copy of the Willowdale Instrumental Music Handbook to read and share with parents, an interest survey and a name card which should be brought to their next class.
Homework: Students need to bring a 1" binder to class with all handouts inside.
Grade 8: This week's goal is to re-acquaint ourselves with our instruments and reading/playing from musical notation. After a short youtube video, students will review assembly/care information included in the new method book, warm up using notes from the concert Bb scale, and select a song to learn alone or with their instrument team mates. After a practise period, students will play for each other and reflect on their performances and the performances of others.
Homework: Students should bring their mouthpieces/reeds and music binder from last year including fingering charts, scale sheets, glossaries and elements sheets. Students should return their instrument assignment forms handed out today.
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