May 26, 2014

May 26, 2014

Grade 7 Goals: This week our goal is to demonstrate an understanding of musical time (counting of notes and rests using "1+2+3+4+") through performance.  

During the first class of the week, students will review patterns of notes and rests, practising clapping and counting aloud using proper counting techniques: "1+2+3+4+". We will apply this counting to songs 68 (playing this duet in 2 parts) and song 91 (following rules for accidentals  #   b   and  lq properly).

During the second class of the week, students will perform song 116 using proper counting for the dotted quarter - eighth note pattern. (think "Deck - the -halls") If time permits, we will begin our final journal by learning about the great gates of Kiev. The final journal question must be completed during class, and students may use their listening web sheet, glossaries and other reference materials to answer the question:

The Russian composer Modest Mussourgsky used music to describe the great gates of Kiev. What elements of music does he use and what do they tell you about the gates?

Homework: practise songs 68, 91 and 116.



Grade 8 Goals: Our goals for this week are to demonstrate an understanding of sixteenth note rhythms/durations and polyphony by creating and performing an effective 4-part group composition. 

During our first class of the week, students will be forming groups of 10-12 and choosing roles which will define their responsibilities within their group. In teams of 2, they will compose their parts and practise them. Then as a group, they will plan the form/organization of sections, and practise performing all their piece from memory.

During the second class of the week, groups will take turns selecting their performance "instruments" once they have mastered their music. All groups should be prepared with required materials next week so they can begin working on choreography and movement.

Homework: memorize and be able to perform your 8 beat pattern steadily while others are performing other parts