During our classes this week, we will be discussing the ways that the elements of music can be used to communicate mood in different scenes from the legend of William Tell (danger, fear, anger, sadness). Using Finale software in the computer lab, we will then begin composing an 8 measure melody for a specific scene from the legend, and using the musical elements to communicate the mood effectively. Two additional classes will be provided for students to enter notes, listen to and edit their melody, and print a final version which they will perform next week.
Homework: Continue to practise "Star Wars" focusing on difficult sections to improve accuracy and expression. Compose a melody for the legend of "William Tell" which expresses a very different mood than the original theme. Practise your melody. Ensure that you have included all of the required items in the checklist in your composition, and that you have used elements of music which will help you express the mood of the scene effectively.
Grade 8: This is week 5 in term 2. Students are expected to practice twice this week outside of class.
This week we will continue our study of music used in film. We will read a brief overview of the history of incidental music, and view film examples from the silent era throughout the 1900s up to modern times. We will identify how musical elements are used to create a variety of moods, and the how the music affects the movie scene.
Using their "Analyzing A Movie Theme" handout, students will be asked to answer questions about a movie theme of their choice. This short assignment is due at their first class next week.
Homework: Continue to practise "Mission Impossible" focusing on difficult sections. Complete "Analyzing A Movie Theme".
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