8th Period Beginning Band Assignments
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- 2020 - 2021 School Year
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Final Composition and Performance Project
Please view the guidelines in the document attached!
Due:
Superhero Theme Music Description No. 1 Synthesis
In order to complete this section, you must be able to answer ONE of the following questions while supplying evidence from the music source that uses appropriate music vocabulary:
How does the music reflect Doctor Strange?
How does the music reflect a Superhero?
Why does the music change and what could that represent?
In order to complete this assignment well, you must use your findings from the previous assignment titled: Superhero Music Description No. 1.
*Seniors we will use this response as your final assignment for my class.
**Create a Google Doc if you would like to attach it that way. The rubric is attached on how you will be graded.
How does the music reflect Doctor Strange?
How does the music reflect a Superhero?
Why does the music change and what could that represent?
In order to complete this assignment well, you must use your findings from the previous assignment titled: Superhero Music Description No. 1.
*Seniors we will use this response as your final assignment for my class.
**Create a Google Doc if you would like to attach it that way. The rubric is attached on how you will be graded.
Due:
Superhero Theme Music Description #1
Click on the link to open up the document you will be working on this next week. MAKE SURE TO READ THE DIRECTIONS.
We are working towards being more specific with our responses and describe the changes of music over time. This document is created to help you identify the five unique sections of music that cannot be described in the same way because new instruments are added, rhythms change, dynamics change, mood evolves, and melodies are changed using different pitches.
We are working towards being more specific with our responses and describe the changes of music over time. This document is created to help you identify the five unique sections of music that cannot be described in the same way because new instruments are added, rhythms change, dynamics change, mood evolves, and melodies are changed using different pitches.
Due:
How does the music reinforce the scene?
You may focus on one section of the scene as broken up by the jamboard frame or the entire scene, it is up to you. must provide evidence from the scene using time stamps and use appropriate music vocabulary. Then you must comment on two other student's comments. A response is not just agreeing or disagreeing, you need to elaborate on why you do so and add to the conversation.
Pitch - How high or low a note is
Rhythm - How fast or slow notes are played
Dynamics - How loud or how soft a section of music is played
Instrumentation - What instruments are playing
Articulation - How is the sound articulated
Pitch - How high or low a note is
Rhythm - How fast or slow notes are played
Dynamics - How loud or how soft a section of music is played
Instrumentation - What instruments are playing
Articulation - How is the sound articulated
Due:
Boy Band Unit 3 Summative Assessment
PROJECT DIRECTIONS
You are a gigging drummer and are auditioning for a spot to play in the live band that will be used for an up and coming boy band. As part of your audition requirements, the judging panel requests that you submit the following materials:
A sample of the music that showcases you playing the drumset with pre-recorded music. The sample must feature you playing either the eighth note or sixteenth note subdivision for one chorus and one verse. Include a picture of your groove so the panelists know what you are trying to play.
A discussion of the song used for the sample mentioned in the previous bullet point that focuses on the meaning of the song and its representation of the boy band aesthetic. Use evidence from our podcasts, class discussions, and anything from the music itself.
A discussion of your growth, development and reflections during the learning process of this project.
They want all of this information to be included in one Google Slide so they can project all of the candidates information without having to sort through different documents. The Google slide must be clearly labeled and the audio must be embedded in the slide to make it easy for the judging panel to review your materials.
TIPS
You must download your band lab project first and then add it to your drive so you can embed it into the slide.
My slide is just an example and it is kind of lame and boring. Make yours better! You can change whatever you want, but we only want one slide.
https://genius.com/ Is great tool find out the form of the song. Remember I only want one chorus and one verse back to back. If you include a pre-chorus that is okay too!
If you google the BPM of your song, it should come up so you can practice building up to a particular tempo if needed.
You are a gigging drummer and are auditioning for a spot to play in the live band that will be used for an up and coming boy band. As part of your audition requirements, the judging panel requests that you submit the following materials:
A sample of the music that showcases you playing the drumset with pre-recorded music. The sample must feature you playing either the eighth note or sixteenth note subdivision for one chorus and one verse. Include a picture of your groove so the panelists know what you are trying to play.
A discussion of the song used for the sample mentioned in the previous bullet point that focuses on the meaning of the song and its representation of the boy band aesthetic. Use evidence from our podcasts, class discussions, and anything from the music itself.
A discussion of your growth, development and reflections during the learning process of this project.
They want all of this information to be included in one Google Slide so they can project all of the candidates information without having to sort through different documents. The Google slide must be clearly labeled and the audio must be embedded in the slide to make it easy for the judging panel to review your materials.
TIPS
You must download your band lab project first and then add it to your drive so you can embed it into the slide.
My slide is just an example and it is kind of lame and boring. Make yours better! You can change whatever you want, but we only want one slide.
https://genius.com/ Is great tool find out the form of the song. Remember I only want one chorus and one verse back to back. If you include a pre-chorus that is okay too!
If you google the BPM of your song, it should come up so you can practice building up to a particular tempo if needed.
Due:
Groove and Subdivision Worksheet
Compose your own groove in both an eighth note and a sixteenth note subdivision. Remember that the only thing we are changing is the kick drum, everything else stays the same (hi-hat plays the subdivision, the snare plays on 2 and 4, and the kick drum should always play on beat one).
Due:
Sixteenth Note Subdivision Recording - Watch video for submission details!
Record 4 measures of the sixteenth note subdivision between at whatever speed you can perform it well!
Use Bandlab.com to record and the your phone
Watch my video if you have questions on how to complete the assignment and record
This is due Monday, April 26
Use Bandlab.com to record and the your phone
Watch my video if you have questions on how to complete the assignment and record
This is due Monday, April 26
Due:
Basic Backbeat Variation Study (1, 2, or 3)
Choose one backbeat variation (1, 2, or 3) and record 4-8 measures of the variation between the speeds of 60-90 BPM.
You have the entire week to record and submit since this is kind of an odd week.
Go to Subdivision Grooves and beatmaps Material page on Google Classroom and click on the Different Grooves with demos link to watch the breakdown of each groove.
This will NOT be a grade put in for third quarter.
You have the entire week to record and submit since this is kind of an odd week.
Go to Subdivision Grooves and beatmaps Material page on Google Classroom and click on the Different Grooves with demos link to watch the breakdown of each groove.
This will NOT be a grade put in for third quarter.
Due:
Basic Backbeat Recording - Watch video for submission details!
Record 4 measures of the basic backbeat between the speeds of 60-90 BPM on Bandlab
Watch my video if you have questions on how to complete the assignment and record
You have the entire period to record and submit
Watch my video if you have questions on how to complete the assignment and record
You have the entire period to record and submit
Due:
How well can you perform the rock basic backbeat? Describe what you do well, what you don't do well, and what needs to be improved.
Talk about what tempo you will be recording the rock beat at if you know!
Due:
Rhythm Exercise
Using your phone or computer, you are to record yourself performing the rhythm shown in the noteflight link down below. You may perform it in any way that you see fit. You can clap, tap, use kitchen utensils...UP TO YOU! The music will give you an 8 measure introduction and on the eighth measure you will hear 3 loud bass hits on beats 1, 2, and 3 (no bass hit on beat 4) and then the bass drops back again on the next beat 1 where you need to start performing.
Record yourself so that I can hear you performing and the noteflight background music!
Submit the video file here!
Record yourself so that I can hear you performing and the noteflight background music!
Submit the video file here!
Due:
Steady Beat Assessment
MAKE SURE YOU WATCH THE VIDEO UNDER STEADY BEAT BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THIS ASSESSMENT. THERE WAS SOME LAG IN THE VIDEO SO I AM SORRY ABOUT THAT!!
---- Submit a recording of yourself with the Noteflight Audio playing in the background so I can hear it.
https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/f1dc088fc06265d6950c2115b4fec220a97c9795
---- Say down for every quarter note and when you get to the measures filled with rests, you will keep saying down in tempo. If you stay in time, you will match up with the metronome click when it starts playing again. Stop saying down where the music says STOP HERE.
--- You will first hear 6 clicks and then you are expected to begin the exercises where it says START HERE.
---- I do not need to see you, but I do need to hear you and the noteflight audio.
---- Submit a recording of yourself with the Noteflight Audio playing in the background so I can hear it.
https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/f1dc088fc06265d6950c2115b4fec220a97c9795
---- Say down for every quarter note and when you get to the measures filled with rests, you will keep saying down in tempo. If you stay in time, you will match up with the metronome click when it starts playing again. Stop saying down where the music says STOP HERE.
--- You will first hear 6 clicks and then you are expected to begin the exercises where it says START HERE.
---- I do not need to see you, but I do need to hear you and the noteflight audio.
Due:
All That Matters Is That You Get Hyped: The Enduring Power Of Boy Bands Podcast Questions
We are going to complete this document in class and it will help uncover more of the Boy Band history.
Due:
Boy Band Music Analysis - Trust Fund Baby
We spent a considerable amount of time listening to Trust Fund Baby by Why Don't We. We answered questions on Pear deck and we also have notes from our Boy Band Podcast. As an exit slip, please answer the following question:
How does the group Why Don't We embody and represent the Boy Band Aesthetic in their song Trust Fund Baby?
In order to complete this successfully, you must be able to use evidence from the following sources:
1. The music video (mention times; ex. at 1:07 the video...)
2. The lyrics
3. Your notes from the Podcast
Feel free to play the music video in your submission to show me exactly where in the music you might be talking about something.
How does the group Why Don't We embody and represent the Boy Band Aesthetic in their song Trust Fund Baby?
In order to complete this successfully, you must be able to use evidence from the following sources:
1. The music video (mention times; ex. at 1:07 the video...)
2. The lyrics
3. Your notes from the Podcast
Feel free to play the music video in your submission to show me exactly where in the music you might be talking about something.
Due:
3/11 Warm-up: Answer one of the following questions and then respond to one other person! Please see directions for questions.
- Describe the music at the beginning and tell us what effect that creates?
- What is the purpose of stopping the music?
- When the music resumes after the pause in music it changes. Describe that change and tell us what effect that creates?
- What is the purpose of stopping the music?
- When the music resumes after the pause in music it changes. Describe that change and tell us what effect that creates?
Due:
Noteflight Embellishments
In this post you will find the video of me working through my composition and adding embellishments to my melody in order to make it more interesting. At this point in your learning, we can break some of the rules we used before to understand the relationship between harmony and melody.
In this post you will receive the the points for attempting embellishments while maintaining an arc and climax in the melody. You can change what you originally wrote of course!! You may submit your link here, but it is not necessary.
In this post you will receive the the points for attempting embellishments while maintaining an arc and climax in the melody. You can change what you originally wrote of course!! You may submit your link here, but it is not necessary.
Due:
Grand Staff Note Name Assessment
This is a 20 question quiz split into two sections:
Section 1: Simple Note Name Identification
Section 2: Reading a Score
This should take you about 10 minutes to complete. When you do finish, please double check your answers as you will not be able to edit after submission. Good luck!
Section 1: Simple Note Name Identification
Section 2: Reading a Score
This should take you about 10 minutes to complete. When you do finish, please double check your answers as you will not be able to edit after submission. Good luck!
Due:
Note Name Training: Bass Clef
In order to train you in note names and spend some time reviewing, you are expected to complete the following activities and submit a progress report for each activity completed.
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of bass clef training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/nriyryyynyyyyb
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of bass clef training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/nriyryyynyyyyb
Due:
Note Name Training: Treble Clef
In order to train you in note names and spend some time reviewing, you are expected to complete the following activities and submit a progress report for each activity completed.
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of treble clef training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/briyryyynyyyyb
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of treble clef training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/briyryyynyyyyb
Due:
Note Name Training: The Grand Staff
In order to train you in note names and spend some time reviewing, you are expected to complete the following activities and submit a progress report for each activity completed.
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of grand staff training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/oy991ytyryyynyyyyb
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of grand staff training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/oy991ytyryyynyyyyb
Due:
Note Name Training: Bass and Treble Clef Combined
In order to train you in note names and spend some time reviewing, you are expected to complete the following activities and submit a progress report for each activity completed.
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of bass clef and treble clef combined training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/dririyryyynyyyyb
In this post you will see screenshots of the of the show progress report and what it should look like when completed. You will see in my example that I only had completed 27 seconds which means I would need to submit another progress report for 9 minutes and 33 seconds in order to receive full credit. Please keep in mind that these pictures only show you an example of what a bass clef submission would look like.
Complete ten minutes of bass clef and treble clef combined training on musictheory.net by clicking on this link. You can do it all in one sitting or in multiple sessions as long as I receive evidence of completion.
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/dririyryyynyyyyb
Due:
Noteflight Note Check-in
If you did not create the harmony (the chords underneath the melody) Here is a tutorial from second period that will show you how to do it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OM5xsB3PcYomZSCmNW-PbEW4-tOIwW0C/view?usp=sharing
Here is my noteflight as an example! You need to copy the notes but the composition section is your own creation.
https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/513da2817a10ca7ddcfb6d5e18eff9d973b793c1
See the PDF below so you can see what you need to have done in your noteflight in order to have full credit. You should have copied the following sections for notes:
- Harmony Notes
- All the chords in C Major
- Famous Pop Chord Progression
For the final section of composition, please see the directions from the lesson below:
- Create an 8 measure chord progression where measure 1 starts with a half note I chord, measure 4 ends with a half note V chord on beats 3 and 4, and finally the composition ends with a whole note I chord in measure 8. You can use quarter notes/rests, half notes, and whole notes.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OM5xsB3PcYomZSCmNW-PbEW4-tOIwW0C/view?usp=sharing
Here is my noteflight as an example! You need to copy the notes but the composition section is your own creation.
https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/513da2817a10ca7ddcfb6d5e18eff9d973b793c1
See the PDF below so you can see what you need to have done in your noteflight in order to have full credit. You should have copied the following sections for notes:
- Harmony Notes
- All the chords in C Major
- Famous Pop Chord Progression
For the final section of composition, please see the directions from the lesson below:
- Create an 8 measure chord progression where measure 1 starts with a half note I chord, measure 4 ends with a half note V chord on beats 3 and 4, and finally the composition ends with a whole note I chord in measure 8. You can use quarter notes/rests, half notes, and whole notes.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Due:
Extra Credit Finals Assignment
This assignment will be used to help you prepare for the final exam if completed in its entirety with effort shown on your part. In this post you will find the music video as well a the Document you will be working off of. The lyrics to the song are in the document as a hyperlink!
Your final will require you to complete something similar but with different music videos.
Your final will require you to complete something similar but with different music videos.
Due:
Semester 1 Final
There are three music selections listed below, but you are only required to complete the music analysis for two of the three. I am only grading two of these and if you complete all three, I will grade the first two song options and not the third.
For each song option you will get a set of questions and a link to the lyrics. The music videos are posted separately on the Google Classroom post for the final. My suggestion is that you watch/listen to all three videos and then choose the two that peak your interest the most.
All in all, your job is to answer the following question: TO WHAT EXTENT DOES THIS SAMPLE REPRESENT OR EMBODY THE DISCO GENRE? In order to find that answer you must first answer the questions for each song listed underneath section one. This will help provide evidence for you to then synthesize your findings in a paragraph format for the second section.
Ignore grade on GC. You will be graded as follows for each video and will receive two grades in gradebook for the finals category.
100 = 15-16
90 = 13-14
85 = 11-12
80 = 9-10
75 = 7-8
70 = 5-6
65 = 2-4
50 = not attempted
For each song option you will get a set of questions and a link to the lyrics. The music videos are posted separately on the Google Classroom post for the final. My suggestion is that you watch/listen to all three videos and then choose the two that peak your interest the most.
All in all, your job is to answer the following question: TO WHAT EXTENT DOES THIS SAMPLE REPRESENT OR EMBODY THE DISCO GENRE? In order to find that answer you must first answer the questions for each song listed underneath section one. This will help provide evidence for you to then synthesize your findings in a paragraph format for the second section.
Ignore grade on GC. You will be graded as follows for each video and will receive two grades in gradebook for the finals category.
100 = 15-16
90 = 13-14
85 = 11-12
80 = 9-10
75 = 7-8
70 = 5-6
65 = 2-4
50 = not attempted
Due:
Semester 1 Reflection: THIS IS TO BE COMPLETED AFTER THE FINAL!
Click on the link, read the direction, and complete a response!
Due:
Noteflight Links
- Select link at the bottom of this assignment
- Click sign in and then create an account using your CPS email
- Click create and then start from a blank score sheet
- Click on score details at the top right of the webpage
---Change the untitled name and call it Music Practice
---Go to share, click, the click the orange SHARE SCORE button
---In sharing options click everyone and then hit next
---In step 2, hit save
- Submit a link of the URL Bar to this Google Classroom (at the top of the screen where the web address is, this is the URL bar)
*100 = Link is turned with the copied composition that I made. You would need to include your name for composer not mine.
*75 = Just the link is included with no work completed
* 50 = Nothing is turned in
- Click sign in and then create an account using your CPS email
- Click create and then start from a blank score sheet
- Click on score details at the top right of the webpage
---Change the untitled name and call it Music Practice
---Go to share, click, the click the orange SHARE SCORE button
---In sharing options click everyone and then hit next
---In step 2, hit save
- Submit a link of the URL Bar to this Google Classroom (at the top of the screen where the web address is, this is the URL bar)
*100 = Link is turned with the copied composition that I made. You would need to include your name for composer not mine.
*75 = Just the link is included with no work completed
* 50 = Nothing is turned in
Due:
Rhythm Exercises
Please see my video for today's assignment explanation.
WATCH ME:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uW9JKpF8NBuNkG5wojSzoJiU1JNV-RzP/view?usp=sharing
You are completing two items today:
1. Complete the rhythm exercise worksheet; see video for directions.
2. Upload clapping performance video; see video for directions.
WATCH ME:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uW9JKpF8NBuNkG5wojSzoJiU1JNV-RzP/view?usp=sharing
You are completing two items today:
1. Complete the rhythm exercise worksheet; see video for directions.
2. Upload clapping performance video; see video for directions.
Due:
Disco Music Project Submission
After a month of working on this track, we are nearing the end of our project and it is time to think about final edits. This week, we are going to focus on levels, flow, and polishing any form errors.
On Friday you must submit:
AN MP3 VERSION OF YOUR SONG WITH A TITLE (File - Download - Mixdown As - Medium Quality MP3)
A SCREENSHOT OF YOUR FORM AS SHOWN IN THE RUBRIC
In the BandLab Rubrics and Comments Document you will find the following:
COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR SONG
RUBRICS FOR HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED
I also have included the following Powerpoint for Editing Tips:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iLJyPykLMMptb7d83kKytjxLVBXyQbrJhSBuUJKOu0g/edit?usp=sharing
*Grade given in this project is not reflective of grade seen in ASPEN. Please see rubrics for grade breakdown as this project is worth three grades.
On Friday you must submit:
AN MP3 VERSION OF YOUR SONG WITH A TITLE (File - Download - Mixdown As - Medium Quality MP3)
A SCREENSHOT OF YOUR FORM AS SHOWN IN THE RUBRIC
In the BandLab Rubrics and Comments Document you will find the following:
COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR SONG
RUBRICS FOR HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED
I also have included the following Powerpoint for Editing Tips:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iLJyPykLMMptb7d83kKytjxLVBXyQbrJhSBuUJKOu0g/edit?usp=sharing
*Grade given in this project is not reflective of grade seen in ASPEN. Please see rubrics for grade breakdown as this project is worth three grades.
Due:
BandLab Check in #3
So far you should have the following sections in your composition:
- Intro (varied measures)
- Verse 1 (16 measures)
- Chorus (16 measures)
- Verse 2 (16 measures)
- Bridge (at least 16 measures but more would be better)
For this third checkpoint we are going to be adding the following to our projects after the bridge. You need to add four more sections. Here are your options, although you could choose something else if you talk to me first. Each section should be 16 measures long, while the outro can vary and I am going to leave that up to you to give you freedom to choose there for whatever works best with your composition.
(A) Verse - Chorus - Outro
(B) Chorus - Verse - Chorus - Outro
(C) Verse - Chorus - Verse - Outro
(D) Verse - Chorus - Verse - Chorus - Outro
I also encourage you to take some liberties in the verses and try to make each one a tiny bit different from the previous one to give it some variety.
- Intro (varied measures)
- Verse 1 (16 measures)
- Chorus (16 measures)
- Verse 2 (16 measures)
- Bridge (at least 16 measures but more would be better)
For this third checkpoint we are going to be adding the following to our projects after the bridge. You need to add four more sections. Here are your options, although you could choose something else if you talk to me first. Each section should be 16 measures long, while the outro can vary and I am going to leave that up to you to give you freedom to choose there for whatever works best with your composition.
(A) Verse - Chorus - Outro
(B) Chorus - Verse - Chorus - Outro
(C) Verse - Chorus - Verse - Outro
(D) Verse - Chorus - Verse - Chorus - Outro
I also encourage you to take some liberties in the verses and try to make each one a tiny bit different from the previous one to give it some variety.
Due:
BandLab Check In #1
Hi everyone! For the next two days before Thanksgiving break I would like for you to keep working on your BandLab Disco Project. Last week we focused on making an introduction to our Disco track and to make our first verse following the similar song structure as the Disco music we listened to in class. Here is what you should accomplish each day:
MONDAY
- Finish your introduction and label the measures in your notes (see picture)
- Finish your first verse and label the measures in your notes
TUESDAY
- Create your first chorus and label the measures in your notes
- Create a second verse slightly different from the first verse and label the measures in your notes
----- Remember that you can change the second verse by adding/subtracting an instrument, changing an effect, or even changing volume
Please see the rubric to see how you will be graded on your check in!
MONDAY
- Finish your introduction and label the measures in your notes (see picture)
- Finish your first verse and label the measures in your notes
TUESDAY
- Create your first chorus and label the measures in your notes
- Create a second verse slightly different from the first verse and label the measures in your notes
----- Remember that you can change the second verse by adding/subtracting an instrument, changing an effect, or even changing volume
Please see the rubric to see how you will be graded on your check in!
Due:
Disco Week 1 Wrap-Up
Directions: Answer the following questions that wrap up our conversations for our first week of the Disco unit. The lyrics to this music are posted to also help you answer the questions.
Due:
Disco Demolition Night Reading
Please read and answer the questions on the following document.
*****UPDATE*****
In class we watched the video from ESPN about Disco Demolition and we added the following question. Write your response to this wrap up question in the article after question 7 and think of it as question 8:
How would it make you feel if this event happened today but with music that you like or an artist that you like? What would you do?
If you already hit submit, you can respond to that question as a private comment!
*****UPDATE*****
In class we watched the video from ESPN about Disco Demolition and we added the following question. Write your response to this wrap up question in the article after question 7 and think of it as question 8:
How would it make you feel if this event happened today but with music that you like or an artist that you like? What would you do?
If you already hit submit, you can respond to that question as a private comment!
Due:
Disco Music Origins
Due:
Bandlab.com Preparation
In this post you are to submit your Band Lab Collaborator Link so that I can view your work and be able to help you out if needed for our future project that is coming up in Unit 2 that deals with disco music.
1. On this page we will first click on the link to the band lab website
2. We will use our CPS account in order to create an account
3. As a private comment, please also send me your password so that in the event that you forget I can send it to you/you can check on it here (OPTIONAL)
4. Send me the collaboration link
5. Mr. Ponce will teach you some of the basics on how to navigate this website and then you can explore more of it on your own if you wish.
1. On this page we will first click on the link to the band lab website
2. We will use our CPS account in order to create an account
3. As a private comment, please also send me your password so that in the event that you forget I can send it to you/you can check on it here (OPTIONAL)
4. Send me the collaboration link
5. Mr. Ponce will teach you some of the basics on how to navigate this website and then you can explore more of it on your own if you wish.
Due:
Unit 1 Final Music Investigation
You are tasked with conducting your own music analysis in a similar fashion that was conducted two weeks ago with your group but you are going to be given a stricter time line to follow. In this post, you will be given everything you need to be successful and directions that should help you long the way!
*****THE COMMERCIAL THAT YOU SELECT MUST HAVE MUSIC*****
1. As stated above, you need to make sure that you select a commercial that has music. Once you find it, please include that link here in this post (DO NOT HIT SUBMIT)
2. The Unit 1 Commercial Music Study and Analysis Statement document is where you will be inputting all of your work. You will first complete the Music Study portion to help you write down your observation. Although this grade will not appear here in Google Classroom, it will be accounted for in ASPEN.
----For the first section notice that you only need to fill out 3-5 boxes of that section.
----For the second section notice that you only need to fill out 2-3 boxes of that section.
3. Once you have your Music Study completed, then you will synthesize your ideas into a music analysis statement that will be typed into the white box underneath the text that says Music Analysis Statement.
4. As you work through revising your statement make sure that you interpret the music and what it causes in the commercial or to you as a listener. Below you will see a good example and a bad example of a sentence using rhythm.
------GOOD: The music uses fast rhythms throughout the commercial causing one to feel tension and uneasiness as the persistence of the music feels as if the listener were being sonically attacked.
------BAD: The music uses fast rhythms.
5. Once you are done with every component, then you will hit submit.
Here is my suggested schedule that you should follow so you can complete this in time.
MONDAY - Have (Find) your commercial selected and complete the first or second section of the music study.
TUESDAY - Complete the entire music study.
WEDNESDAY - If you did not finish the music study, finish it today. I know it is a work day, but I would suggest getting started on your music analysis statement.
THURSDAY - Begin your music analysis statement by coming up with a main idea or claim about the commercial. Your goal for the whole statement is to answer the following questions: HOW DOES THE MUSIC WORK WITH THE COMMERCIAL TO MOTIVATE YOU TO DO SOMETHING (PURCHASE A PRODUCT, DONATE MONEY, ETC.)? and make sure that you interpret the music that you identified in your music study and that every thing you mention ties back to your answer the question listed in this step.
FRIDAY - Finish and submit your assignment!
****IDEAS FOR GOOGLING COMMERCIALS
- Best commercials of 2020, 2019, etc.
- Commercials that use/incorporate music
- Funny commercials
- Motivating commercials
- Dark commercials
- Product commercials (Nike, Audi, Gatorade, FIFA, etc.)
I will be in this meet if you need extra support while working on this assignment: https://meet.google.com/lookup/BOYCPPoncequestions
*****THE COMMERCIAL THAT YOU SELECT MUST HAVE MUSIC*****
1. As stated above, you need to make sure that you select a commercial that has music. Once you find it, please include that link here in this post (DO NOT HIT SUBMIT)
2. The Unit 1 Commercial Music Study and Analysis Statement document is where you will be inputting all of your work. You will first complete the Music Study portion to help you write down your observation. Although this grade will not appear here in Google Classroom, it will be accounted for in ASPEN.
----For the first section notice that you only need to fill out 3-5 boxes of that section.
----For the second section notice that you only need to fill out 2-3 boxes of that section.
3. Once you have your Music Study completed, then you will synthesize your ideas into a music analysis statement that will be typed into the white box underneath the text that says Music Analysis Statement.
4. As you work through revising your statement make sure that you interpret the music and what it causes in the commercial or to you as a listener. Below you will see a good example and a bad example of a sentence using rhythm.
------GOOD: The music uses fast rhythms throughout the commercial causing one to feel tension and uneasiness as the persistence of the music feels as if the listener were being sonically attacked.
------BAD: The music uses fast rhythms.
5. Once you are done with every component, then you will hit submit.
Here is my suggested schedule that you should follow so you can complete this in time.
MONDAY - Have (Find) your commercial selected and complete the first or second section of the music study.
TUESDAY - Complete the entire music study.
WEDNESDAY - If you did not finish the music study, finish it today. I know it is a work day, but I would suggest getting started on your music analysis statement.
THURSDAY - Begin your music analysis statement by coming up with a main idea or claim about the commercial. Your goal for the whole statement is to answer the following questions: HOW DOES THE MUSIC WORK WITH THE COMMERCIAL TO MOTIVATE YOU TO DO SOMETHING (PURCHASE A PRODUCT, DONATE MONEY, ETC.)? and make sure that you interpret the music that you identified in your music study and that every thing you mention ties back to your answer the question listed in this step.
FRIDAY - Finish and submit your assignment!
****IDEAS FOR GOOGLING COMMERCIALS
- Best commercials of 2020, 2019, etc.
- Commercials that use/incorporate music
- Funny commercials
- Motivating commercials
- Dark commercials
- Product commercials (Nike, Audi, Gatorade, FIFA, etc.)
I will be in this meet if you need extra support while working on this assignment: https://meet.google.com/lookup/BOYCPPoncequestions
Due:
Unit 1 Written Test
Good luck! If you cannot see the images, they are also posted here!
Due:
Unit 1 Playing Test
You are to record yourself playing the 4 measure composition included in this post. You are gong to record using the shared piano tool that we have used all unit and when you are done, you will submit the link to this assignment. I have included step by step directions on how to complete this.
1. Split screen your computer and have the composition on one side.
2. Open up a shared piano by clicking on the following link and then clicking on shared piano. https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
3. Record the composition at a tempo that is comfortable to you as long as it is in tempo.
- I will play it for you twice and that is it!
4. Once you have a recording, click save on the bottom right corner.
5. After you click save, a pop up window will appear on the lower right hand corner of the screen by the save button with the text SONG IS SAVED AT THIS LINK. Click COPY LINK.
6. Come back to this post and add your link and then hit submit.
***THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE CORRECT LINK SUBMITTED. NOTICE THAT IT HAS THE WORD SAVED AFTER IT SAYS SHARED PIANO
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Shared-Piano/saved/#oW_dhcD7o54miGJtkVC
***THIS IS NOT THE CORRECT LINK. IF YOU SUBMIT SOMETHING LINK THIS THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE WORD SAVED IN IT, YOU WILL HAVE SUBMITTED THE WRONG LINK.
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Shared-Piano/#eIU7U1AkK
1. Split screen your computer and have the composition on one side.
2. Open up a shared piano by clicking on the following link and then clicking on shared piano. https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
3. Record the composition at a tempo that is comfortable to you as long as it is in tempo.
- I will play it for you twice and that is it!
4. Once you have a recording, click save on the bottom right corner.
5. After you click save, a pop up window will appear on the lower right hand corner of the screen by the save button with the text SONG IS SAVED AT THIS LINK. Click COPY LINK.
6. Come back to this post and add your link and then hit submit.
***THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE CORRECT LINK SUBMITTED. NOTICE THAT IT HAS THE WORD SAVED AFTER IT SAYS SHARED PIANO
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Shared-Piano/saved/#oW_dhcD7o54miGJtkVC
***THIS IS NOT THE CORRECT LINK. IF YOU SUBMIT SOMETHING LINK THIS THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE WORD SAVED IN IT, YOU WILL HAVE SUBMITTED THE WRONG LINK.
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Shared-Piano/#eIU7U1AkK
Due:
Beginning Band Music Theory Group Quiz
You are going to be given three music excerpts with questions relating to what we have covered thus far in the course. You will be able to work with your peers in your group to help you complete the questions. This will help prepare you for the end of the unit test and ensure that you identify what skills you need to develop.
Due:
Commercial Music Analysis Statement
As directed in class, you are to compile your music study data and organize it into a concise but specific statement that introduces the reader to what they will experience when viewing your commercial from the music, audio, and text. Here are some steps you should follow to complete the best product.
1. Have someone create a Google Doc and share it with your group.
2. Find a way to break up the paragraph by assigning people sections to write about such as someone takes melody, someone take instrumentation, etc.
------------------------------------------------OR---------------------------------------------
2.1 Everyone write up a statement and then come together as a group to select the best ideas from each team member.
3, Make sure that your new statement makes sense and does not have any weird sentences. The paragraph should make sense and not just be a vomit of observations. There needs to be a component of analysis as asked about in step 2.
4. Put every group members name on the document and then have one person attach it to Google Classroom. Everyone else can just press submit in their assignment.
1. Have someone create a Google Doc and share it with your group.
2. Find a way to break up the paragraph by assigning people sections to write about such as someone takes melody, someone take instrumentation, etc.
------------------------------------------------OR---------------------------------------------
2.1 Everyone write up a statement and then come together as a group to select the best ideas from each team member.
3, Make sure that your new statement makes sense and does not have any weird sentences. The paragraph should make sense and not just be a vomit of observations. There needs to be a component of analysis as asked about in step 2.
4. Put every group members name on the document and then have one person attach it to Google Classroom. Everyone else can just press submit in their assignment.
Due:
Small Group Feedback Form
You are to complete this form that asks you to evaluate yourself and your peers. Please click on the link and complete it within the first 15 minutes of class. Once you complete the form, hit submit on this assignment.
Due:
Treble Clef Note Reading
For this assignment you are tasked with performing all three exercises of the link I have posted below. Unlike the previous Google Chrome Music Lab Exercises, these do not show you where they are on they keyboard, but they do show you what notes to play and how long you need to hold them. These are simple exercises meant to get you better at playing your computer "keyboard" and develop a better sense of tempo and rhythm.
You may submit your piano link in one of two ways:
1. Submit one long recording of you playing all three in succession. You may take a pause in between each one if you wish.
2. Submit three separate links with each individual exercise on each link.
You may submit your piano link in one of two ways:
1. Submit one long recording of you playing all three in succession. You may take a pause in between each one if you wish.
2. Submit three separate links with each individual exercise on each link.
Due:
Treble Clef Note Identification
You are to complete the note name exercise that I have included here below. Once you have completed the exercises, you are to upload a screenshot of your score or upload the completion link. The quiz is thirty questions long and the score you receive here is the score you will receive in gradebook. You may retake it as many times as you wish!
Due:
Chrome Music Lab - Piano Performance
You will begin your music performance assessment by using an online MIDI Google program to perform one of the song selections included in this list. You will be graded on your ability to play the correct notes, and play in time. I will upload a video of how to record I finish showing it in class. Your options are as follows:
1. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
2. Mary Had a Little Lamb
3. Ode to Joy
4. First Rock
5. Lightly Row
6. When the Saints go Marching in
To access the MIDI player, please copy and past the URL below into your browser and then select Shared Piano.
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
1. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
2. Mary Had a Little Lamb
3. Ode to Joy
4. First Rock
5. Lightly Row
6. When the Saints go Marching in
To access the MIDI player, please copy and past the URL below into your browser and then select Shared Piano.
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/
Due:
Commercial Music Study
You are to use this document to complete a group music study for the given commercial. Every group member is expected to turn in a completed form, but you may complete it in any way possible. For example, you may decide to each tackle one box and then reconvene and share out what it is that you identified. You may then further elaborate if a team member wishes to do so based on their personal experience with the commercial.
THE MORE YOU WORK AS A TEAM, THE FASTER AND EASIER THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE. IF YOU DON'T WORK AS A TEAM, THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BECOME OVERWHELMING FOR THE AMOUNT OF TIME I AM GIVING YOU.
THE MORE YOU WORK AS A TEAM, THE FASTER AND EASIER THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BE. IF YOU DON'T WORK AS A TEAM, THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL BECOME OVERWHELMING FOR THE AMOUNT OF TIME I AM GIVING YOU.
Due:
In Class Work Sept. 16
Record yourself clapping along with the video shared on Google Classroom until the end of exercise 9 on the video. It is technically not the ninth exercise, but we need to stop there. Your video will be less than 2 minutes long.
Due:
In Class Work Sept. 15 2020
Video #1: Be Like Mike
Video #2: Animal Cruelty Video
Video #2: Animal Cruelty Video
Due:
In Class Work 9/14/20: Common Instrument, Music Listening, and Rhythm
Use this Google Form to complete the activity for today.
I also added the video shared during the lesson.
I also added the video shared during the lesson.
Due:
Who Am I Presentation
In order to get to know you better, this assignment asks you to create a slide that illustrates some details about who you are. In the process of creating this slide, we will learn some of the basics of Google Slides such as adding photos, adding videos, and making your slides clear and organized.
The slides you are given here are for your reference. The first slide provides the must haves as well as some choices that can be unique to you. The second slide contains the rubrics that will be used to grade you. After you complete it, I will give you feedback and then you will make corrections
The slides you are given here are for your reference. The first slide provides the must haves as well as some choices that can be unique to you. The second slide contains the rubrics that will be used to grade you. After you complete it, I will give you feedback and then you will make corrections