Texture Composition on hold.

Email Ms Simmons your 3 article links + summaries ASAP.

All other late work to be counted for the interim mark, please email by the end of Thursday.

Reminders for This Week:

Today

- theory quiz

- research for Real World Project

Tomorrow

- email links to 3 sources/articles for Real World Project

- new composition assignment (Texture)

Thursday

- continue Real World Project

- work on Texture composition assignment

New Project: Music in the Real World

Yay! New things!  Instead of a Reading Reflection next week we're going to do a bit of formal research on topics that might be interesting to you, and share this information with the class, following the steps below.

STEP 1: TOPIC
You're going to pick a topic related to music in the "real world". Possibilities include, but are not limited to...

• the history of sequencers or another music technology
• the science of music and mood
• the science of music and the brain
• the science of music and physical performance
• what are some post-secondary options for music study? (requirements for these programs, etc)
• what are some post-secondary options for music technology study?  (requirements for these programs, etc)
• careers in music - education, tech, engineering, producing - could also include interviews
• anything else you're interested in and I approve :)

Send your choice of topic to Ms. Simmons by the end of class on MONDAY OCT 4.

STEP 2: RESEARCH

No matter your topic, you are going to send the following to Ms. Simmons by WEDNESDAY OCT 9.

• links to 3 articles related to your topic
• 1 paragraph (250 words) summary of each article and how it relates to your topic

STEP 3: PRODUCT

You are going to choose a way to share your findings with Ms. Simmons and the class. These might include...

• formal written paper/essay
• oral presentation
• visual presentation
• video
• PPT/prezi
• anything else you're interested in and I approve :)

No matter your topic and product, we will be sharing our products on Wednesday Oct 16-Friday Oct 18, WRITTEN WORK DUE FRIDAY OCT 18. Your final product must include a Works Cited with at least 5 legit sources.

New Theory Work for Today

Ms. Simmons will teach a new lesson to each theory level.

Beginners - Whole tones, semi tones and the major scale pattern

When the lesson is complete, log on to Breezin Thru Theory. You may work in pairs. Show Ms. Simmons your completed results for Chapter 4. For preparation for your next unit, consult Chapter 6.

Intermediate - Continuing to understand key signatures and scales

When the lesson is complete, log on to Breezin Thru Theory. You may work in pairs. Show Ms. Simmons your completed results for Chapter 7 and 8. For preparation for your next unit, consult Chapter 9.

Reminder: Theory Quiz Tuesday Oct 8.

Old Work:
- theory exercises
- practice playing Blues Progression and scale
- work on Blues Composition

New Work (1st year students):

Listening Portfolio Number 2: Harmony

We are going to listen to pieces that accentuate harmony in one way or another. Your job:

• Pick 3 (THREE) of the following pieces and 1 (ONE) of your choice.
• Listen to them.
• Write a paragraph (250-300 words) response to EACH piece.

In writing your response, consider the questions of the Critical Analysis Process:

Initial Reaction

• What is your first impression of the music?
•  What does it remind you of?
•  What is your emotional reaction?
•  What puzzles you about this music? Do you have any questions?
•  Can you make any personal connections to it? 

Description

•  rhythm - speed?
•  melody - improvisation?
•  harmony - major/minor?
•  texture - layers?
•  form - how is organized?
•  dynamics - loud, soft?
•  timbre - the instruments used?
•  other comments on the feel, mood or affect of the piece

Listening Portfolio Playlist Number 2: Harmony  (choose 3 from below)

- Spiritual Singers of Harlem, "Swing Low Sweet Chariot"

- George Gershwin, "Porgy and Bess Suite"  or "Rhapsody in Blue"

- Arnold Schoenberg, any of the songs from "Pierrot Lunaire"

- Oscar Peterson, "Round Midnight"
- "St Louis Blues" - any version, tell me which one you like and why

- "Giant Steps" (Charlie Parker) - any version, tell me which one you like and why
and don't forget, one of your own choice!

These will be due emailed to lauren.simmons@tdsb.on.ca by Friday Oct 4.

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS - MUSIC THEORY - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

Most of you need to brush up on some music theory before we go any further with composing. SO. We're going to use an independent, online learning tool that will send me results to track your learning.

How to start: go to http://breezinthrutheory.com/
LOGIN: leaside
PASSWORD: lute789

Launch the Interactive E-binder.

Beginner Students:
Chapter 1: do exercises on page 12-13 and 14-15 and 20-21 and 22-23 and 36-37 and 38-39
Chapter 4: do exercises on page 128-129 and 130-131 and 132-133-134-135
Chapter 6: read 174-175 and 176-177
then Chapter 2, 3 and 5 if you have time.

Intermediate Students:
Read and do exercises for Chapter 7 and Chapter 8.

Please complete the tasks above by FRIDAY SEPT 27 - the program will send me your results.

Most of you need to spend today catching up on:
- practicing "Jingle Bells"
- completing your Reading Response #1

If you have completed these tasks, please visit and view the following videos in preparation for tasks later this week (copy and paste the links in your browsers):

http://youtu.be/QhkJ57Qm1Co

http://youtu.be/vnaorRAxhmU

http://youtu.be/YvLmAjPTkDU