Our next composition assignment will continue to focus on Theory concepts through composing.

1. We will learn about the C, F, G, G7, a- and d7 triads. Ms Simmons will teach from the board.
2. You're going to learn to PLAY A TYPICAL CHORD PROGRESSION and PLAY IT FOR MS SIMMONS BY FRIDAY APRIL 15.
3. You're going to learn how to write music using these chords.
4. You're going to make YOUR OWN CHORD PROGRESSION BY MONDAY APRIL 18.
5. You're going to add a melody to your chord progression and have the MELODY PLUS CHORDS FOR THURSDAY APRIL 21.
6. You're going to add anything you wish and have the whole thing ready for TUESDAY APRIL 26.

You will be handing in a written copy.

Consult the following web resources:

- Four Part Harmony

- Principles of Four Part Writing

- Four Part Writing Handout

Let's get serious, shall we?

REMINDERS:

REAL WORLD PROJECT:

--> tell Ms. Simmons your "product" choice ASAP

--> progress check on MONDAY APRIL 11 on research sources (at least 5)

--> products due FRIDAY APRIL 15

FIELD TRIP: FRIDAY APRIL 8

--> We are going to: The Audio Recording Academy

--> for TTC DIRECTIONS/MAP CLICK HERE

--> DIRECTIONS:

Take bus to subway, subway to QUEEN STATION, Queen streetcar eastbound to TARA.

--> ARRIVE BY 11 AM.

OVERDUE:

--> reading assignments on all eras up to Classical

--> Texture Compositions, Blues Compositions

Monday Music:

New Things:

- see Handout for "Music in the Real World" Research Assignment

- due dates to be discussed in class

Fun Things:

- CBC's new site about teen digital culture: http://www.cbc.ca/wstlnd/

- says they are accepting submissions but not sure what yet, will keep you posted