Grade 6:
Our goals for this week are to continue exploration of "Music in My World" by sharing information about their "greatest song" using language and musical performance.
During the first class of the week, some students will perform part of their "greatest song". All students will hand in their completed "Greatest Song" worksheet which describes the musical elements used and some of the qualities from our checklist that make it great. This will act as an outline for the CD Remix project. We will review the end of Alleluia.
During the second class of the week, students will continue to perform part of their "greatest song". Students will receive assignment information and templates for their CD project. If time permits, students will begin a new choral piece.
Homework: Work on CD project due in one week.
Grade 7:
MUSIC INSTRUMENT RENTAL NIGHT will take place on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the music room. A representative from Harknett Music will be at Willowdale Middle School to assist families wishing to rent an instrument for their child.
This week's goals are to demonstrate an understanding of beat, rhythm, tempo, timbre, duration and form through performance.
During the first class of the week, students will demonstrate their understanding of rhythm, beat, duration, by performing their 4 measure Composition #1 in class for a mark. If time permits, they will work with a partner to create a duet and/or quartet which they will perform to demonstrate independence.
During the second class of the week, students will receive a music glossary and will review the terms covered to date. They will continue to work on their duet/quartet, adding timbre and form, and perform it to demonstrate independence.
Homework: STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO ACQUIRE A MOUTHPIECE FOR THEIR ASSIGNED INSTRUMENT BY THE END OF THE WEEK. Students should be able to perform their rhythmic composition #1 alone and in groups independently.
Grade 8:
This is practise week 7 in term 1. Students should be practising twice outside of class.
Our goal for this week is to complete "Sousa Times Twosa" by increasing the tempo, and adding dynamic contrast. Students who would like to perform this piece at the Remembrance Day Assembly must demonstrate their musicianship in class by the end of the week. In addition, students will be using their war sounds to plan and rehearse their original war compositions.
During our first class, students will be assessed on their playing of "Sousa Times Twosa" and will work on using an increased tempo and contrasting dynamics. If time permits, students will rejoin their composing groups to begin planning their war composition.
During our second class, students will work in groups to select and organize their war melodies/sounds to create a composition which communicates a message with a clear beginning, middle and end. Students will use the steps in the creative process to complete their project and be prepared to perform next week.
Homework: practise Sousa with new tempo and dynamics.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
October 22, 2012
Grade 6:
Our goals for this week are to improve our ability to perform from a vocal score by using the rhythmic notation and melodic contour as we sing, and to improve our ability to analyze music using our knowledge of the elements of music and the greatness indicators.
While listening to songs during our first class, student groups will use a place-mat to describe the elements of music list indicators of greatness. Groups will then share their ideas with the class. (Our goal is to describe what we hear using proper terms, and support our opinions.) We will co-construct success criteria for our "great song" solos and assign the first 4-5 performers for next class.
During our second class of the week, we will hear some "great song" performances, and will will continue working on "Alleluia".
Homework: Students will receive a graphic organizer and should select one song from their song list and analyze what they hear using their knowledge of elements and greatness indicators.
Grade 7:
Our goals for the week are to finalize our instruments and develop an understanding of beat and rhythm through listening, performance and composition.
During the first class of the week, we will take up the instrument test from last week. Then, we will play "musical chairs" where we will place ourselves in particular chairs based upon our instrument choice(s), and support that choice through performance. Final instrument assignments will be made by the end of the week and students will receive an "Instrument Assignment Letter" to take home.
During the second class of the week, students will work with "House Rhythms" manipulatives to explore the concepts of beat, rhythm, and about a variety of durations. A composing assignment using those durations will be handed out and is due next class.
Homework: complete Composition #1 and share Assignment letter with parents.
Grade 8:
Our goals for the week are to finish our solo performances and note learning for "Sousa Times Twosa", and begin our group composing for War.
During the first class of the week, students will play through sections A through the end of "Sousa" and receive feedback on their performance. Then, they will work on developing a "bank" of sounds which they can contribute toward a sound composition on the theme of War. Each student will be responsible for creating 3 "war" sounds using their traditional instrument and 3 sounds using non-traditional instrument(s), and entering them on their War Composing Sound-Bank sheet.
During the second class of the week, students will perform "Sousa" again, to demonstrate improvement based upon feedback. Then, students will join with other group members to share, organize, and plan their war composition which should be performed for the class in one week.
Homework: Complete sound bank worksheet, and practise Sousa based upon feedback.
Grade 6:
Our goals for this week are to improve our ability to perform from a vocal score by using the rhythmic notation and melodic contour as we sing, and to improve our ability to analyze music using our knowledge of the elements of music and the greatness indicators.
While listening to songs during our first class, student groups will use a place-mat to describe the elements of music list indicators of greatness. Groups will then share their ideas with the class. (Our goal is to describe what we hear using proper terms, and support our opinions.) We will co-construct success criteria for our "great song" solos and assign the first 4-5 performers for next class.
During our second class of the week, we will hear some "great song" performances, and will will continue working on "Alleluia".
Homework: Students will receive a graphic organizer and should select one song from their song list and analyze what they hear using their knowledge of elements and greatness indicators.
Grade 7:
Our goals for the week are to finalize our instruments and develop an understanding of beat and rhythm through listening, performance and composition.
During the first class of the week, we will take up the instrument test from last week. Then, we will play "musical chairs" where we will place ourselves in particular chairs based upon our instrument choice(s), and support that choice through performance. Final instrument assignments will be made by the end of the week and students will receive an "Instrument Assignment Letter" to take home.
During the second class of the week, students will work with "House Rhythms" manipulatives to explore the concepts of beat, rhythm, and about a variety of durations. A composing assignment using those durations will be handed out and is due next class.
Homework: complete Composition #1 and share Assignment letter with parents.
Grade 8:
Our goals for the week are to finish our solo performances and note learning for "Sousa Times Twosa", and begin our group composing for War.
During the first class of the week, students will play through sections A through the end of "Sousa" and receive feedback on their performance. Then, they will work on developing a "bank" of sounds which they can contribute toward a sound composition on the theme of War. Each student will be responsible for creating 3 "war" sounds using their traditional instrument and 3 sounds using non-traditional instrument(s), and entering them on their War Composing Sound-Bank sheet.
During the second class of the week, students will perform "Sousa" again, to demonstrate improvement based upon feedback. Then, students will join with other group members to share, organize, and plan their war composition which should be performed for the class in one week.
Homework: Complete sound bank worksheet, and practise Sousa based upon feedback.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
October 15, 2012
Grade 6
Our goals for this week are to continue our work on "Alleluia" and begin "Agnus Dei" for Remembrance Day. and continue our Great-Song List assignments.
During our first class of the week, students will be asked to submit the written portion of their Great-Song List assignments. Students will co-create the success criteria for the performance part of the assignment and some students will be asked to perform during the second class of the week. We will review " the 2 parts of Alleluia and begin Agnus Dei.
During the second class of the week, we will continue working with our choral scores and share some Great-Song List presentations. Student who perform will complete a self-evaluation based upon the success criteria determined in class one.
Grade 7
Our goals for this week are to determine each student's final instrument based upon interest, ability, availability and teacher recommendation.
During our first class, students will complete instrument 4 and if invited, may have the opportunity to try an additional instrument(s) before selecting their first, second and third choice of instrument. A brief review for the test will complete our exploration period. Final instrument assignments should be completed by the end of the week.
Saxophone tryouts will be on Wednesday (7A,7B,) and Thursday (7C,7D,7E) mornings from 8:15-8:45
by invitation.
Percussion tryouts are on Wednesday(7A, 7B) and Thursday (7C,7D, 7E) after school from 3:15-3:45
by invitation.
French Horn tryouts are on Wednesday at 11:50 by invitation.
Tuba tryouts are on Thursday at 11:50 by invitation.
Students will have a unit test on the 4 instruments studied this far during the second class of the week.
During our second class, students will perform one last time on their first (or other) instrument to finalize instrument assignments. Letters will go home to parents indicating final choices and our Instrument Rental Night date.
Homework: prepare for the test on flute, clarinet, trumpet and trombone.
Grade 8
This is week 4 in term 1. Students should have 8 signatures by the end of this week for practise outside of class. Our goals for this week are to learn the B section of Sousa Times Twosa with appropriate articulation, and continue our study of music of war and peace by composing for non-traditional notation.
During our first class of the week, we will review the A section of Sousa Times Twosa and play through the B section, focusing on articulation. Students should be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of the B section on their instrument.
During our second class of the week, we will explore "sounds of war" using language, vocal sounds and found sounds. Using a graphic score, students will create simple compositions based upon the theme of war.
Homework: prepare the C section of Sousa.
Grade 6
Our goals for this week are to continue our work on "Alleluia" and begin "Agnus Dei" for Remembrance Day. and continue our Great-Song List assignments.
During our first class of the week, students will be asked to submit the written portion of their Great-Song List assignments. Students will co-create the success criteria for the performance part of the assignment and some students will be asked to perform during the second class of the week. We will review " the 2 parts of Alleluia and begin Agnus Dei.
During the second class of the week, we will continue working with our choral scores and share some Great-Song List presentations. Student who perform will complete a self-evaluation based upon the success criteria determined in class one.
Grade 7
Our goals for this week are to determine each student's final instrument based upon interest, ability, availability and teacher recommendation.
During our first class, students will complete instrument 4 and if invited, may have the opportunity to try an additional instrument(s) before selecting their first, second and third choice of instrument. A brief review for the test will complete our exploration period. Final instrument assignments should be completed by the end of the week.
Saxophone tryouts will be on Wednesday (7A,7B,) and Thursday (7C,7D,7E) mornings from 8:15-8:45
by invitation.
Percussion tryouts are on Wednesday(7A, 7B) and Thursday (7C,7D, 7E) after school from 3:15-3:45
by invitation.
French Horn tryouts are on Wednesday at 11:50 by invitation.
Tuba tryouts are on Thursday at 11:50 by invitation.
Students will have a unit test on the 4 instruments studied this far during the second class of the week.
During our second class, students will perform one last time on their first (or other) instrument to finalize instrument assignments. Letters will go home to parents indicating final choices and our Instrument Rental Night date.
Homework: prepare for the test on flute, clarinet, trumpet and trombone.
Grade 8
This is week 4 in term 1. Students should have 8 signatures by the end of this week for practise outside of class. Our goals for this week are to learn the B section of Sousa Times Twosa with appropriate articulation, and continue our study of music of war and peace by composing for non-traditional notation.
During our first class of the week, we will review the A section of Sousa Times Twosa and play through the B section, focusing on articulation. Students should be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge of the B section on their instrument.
During our second class of the week, we will explore "sounds of war" using language, vocal sounds and found sounds. Using a graphic score, students will create simple compositions based upon the theme of war.
Homework: prepare the C section of Sousa.
Monday, October 8, 2012
October 8, 2012
Grade 6
This week our goals are to continue to read and perform from a choral score, add to our music vocabulary, and use our voices to sing in tune in unison and in parts.
During the first class of the week, students will review musical terms related to reading music which were introduced last class and add them to their music vocabulary list. After a vocal warm-up to develop use of the head voice, breathing and tone production, students will review the first section of "Alleluia" and begin to learn part 2.
During the second class of the week, students will review parts one and two and will be assigned a vocal part for singing in unison and parts. Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to sing their part using the techniques covered in class.
Homework: Students should be working on their Great-Song Lists assignment which is due next class.
Grade 7
Our goals for this week are to begin instrument 4 and learn the assembly, tone production, holding position, rest position, playing position, and our 3-note song on this final instrument. Dates for auditions on additional instruments such as alto sax, french horn, percussion, tuba and oboe will be announced.
Homework: Students should complete their Instrument Response Sheet for instrument 4.
Grade 8
This is week 3 in term one. Students should practise twice outside of class and record their practise on their tracking sheet. Our goals this week are to perform the A section of Sousa Times Twosa smoothly and confidently and incorporate balance, articulation and dynamics.
During the first class of the week, students will receive their tests and write their marks in their planners. Solo performances will continue from the method book and then all students will perform the A section of Sousa, focusing on staccato, tenuto and accent articulations. Students will reflect upon ways to improve their own playing, and to work as a team to perfect the group performance. The B section will be assigned for homework.
During the second class of the week, we will continue solos and will review the A section with improved articulation and speed.
Homework: Learn the B section of Sousa Times Twosa.
Grade 6
This week our goals are to continue to read and perform from a choral score, add to our music vocabulary, and use our voices to sing in tune in unison and in parts.
During the first class of the week, students will review musical terms related to reading music which were introduced last class and add them to their music vocabulary list. After a vocal warm-up to develop use of the head voice, breathing and tone production, students will review the first section of "Alleluia" and begin to learn part 2.
During the second class of the week, students will review parts one and two and will be assigned a vocal part for singing in unison and parts. Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to sing their part using the techniques covered in class.
Homework: Students should be working on their Great-Song Lists assignment which is due next class.
Grade 7
Our goals for this week are to begin instrument 4 and learn the assembly, tone production, holding position, rest position, playing position, and our 3-note song on this final instrument. Dates for auditions on additional instruments such as alto sax, french horn, percussion, tuba and oboe will be announced.
Homework: Students should complete their Instrument Response Sheet for instrument 4.
Grade 8
This is week 3 in term one. Students should practise twice outside of class and record their practise on their tracking sheet. Our goals this week are to perform the A section of Sousa Times Twosa smoothly and confidently and incorporate balance, articulation and dynamics.
During the first class of the week, students will receive their tests and write their marks in their planners. Solo performances will continue from the method book and then all students will perform the A section of Sousa, focusing on staccato, tenuto and accent articulations. Students will reflect upon ways to improve their own playing, and to work as a team to perfect the group performance. The B section will be assigned for homework.
During the second class of the week, we will continue solos and will review the A section with improved articulation and speed.
Homework: Learn the B section of Sousa Times Twosa.
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