1st Per Chorus 2019-2020 (Period 1) Assignments
- Instructor
- William Spain
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Department
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Create Different Accompaniment Styles
1. Watch Video: "How to Create Different Styles of Accompaniment"
2. Go to the "Flat App" and open the assignment entitled "Create Accompaniment Styles"
3. Create "Simple Block Chords Accompaniment" using whole and half notes for the chord progression provided.
4. Create "Rhythmic Block Chords Accompaniment" using half, quarter, and 8th notes for the chord progression provided.
5. Create "Arpeggiated Chord Accompaniment" using the same note value throughout for the chord progression provided.
6. Create "Rhythmic Arpeggiated Chord Accompaniment using quarter, 8th, and 16th notes"
2. Go to the "Flat App" and open the assignment entitled "Create Accompaniment Styles"
3. Create "Simple Block Chords Accompaniment" using whole and half notes for the chord progression provided.
4. Create "Rhythmic Block Chords Accompaniment" using half, quarter, and 8th notes for the chord progression provided.
5. Create "Arpeggiated Chord Accompaniment" using the same note value throughout for the chord progression provided.
6. Create "Rhythmic Arpeggiated Chord Accompaniment using quarter, 8th, and 16th notes"
Due:
Melodic Manipulations
1. Watch the four videos explaining each of the ways we are changing the melody.
2. Open the new assignment in the Flat.io App entitled "DIY-Melodic Manipulations"
3. Create a Transposition, Inversion,Retrograde, and Rhythmic Transformation to the melody provided.
a. Transpose it up or down, your choice.
b. Invert the given melody.
c. Write a retrograde toi the given melody.
d. Changing the rhythm anyway you want, create a rhythmic Transformation to the given melody.
4. Turn it in by 11:59, on May 16th.
2. Open the new assignment in the Flat.io App entitled "DIY-Melodic Manipulations"
3. Create a Transposition, Inversion,Retrograde, and Rhythmic Transformation to the melody provided.
a. Transpose it up or down, your choice.
b. Invert the given melody.
c. Write a retrograde toi the given melody.
d. Changing the rhythm anyway you want, create a rhythmic Transformation to the given melody.
4. Turn it in by 11:59, on May 16th.
Due:
Use a Motif to Build a Melody
1. Watch the Video
2. Go to Flat.io and open the assignment "Use a motif to Build a Melody"
3. Create a Motif in measure 1
4. Finish the phrase in measure 2
5. In measure 3, 5 and 7, use the motif from measure 1, in various ways to create a reoccurring musical idea.
6. in measure 8, use a whole note
7. Complete it by Friday.
2. Go to Flat.io and open the assignment "Use a motif to Build a Melody"
3. Create a Motif in measure 1
4. Finish the phrase in measure 2
5. In measure 3, 5 and 7, use the motif from measure 1, in various ways to create a reoccurring musical idea.
6. in measure 8, use a whole note
7. Complete it by Friday.
Due:
What questions do you have about the reading "Understanding Melody"?
1. To prepare for tomorrow's lesson, read and annotate "Understanding Melody".
2. If you need clarification, or want to make a comment on the reading, you can ask it here in google classroom. Or, you can ask it in each day's Google Chat.
2. If you need clarification, or want to make a comment on the reading, you can ask it here in google classroom. Or, you can ask it in each day's Google Chat.
Due:
Create an 8 measure melody using the FLAT app.
1. Monday- If you have not done so yet, register for the FLAT music notation App. (It is the previous assignment in Google classroom).
2. Tuesday- Watch the attached video on how to use the Flat app to compose a melody.
Compose your melody. (listen to it often, making changes as you seem fit)
3. Wednesday - Continue working and fixing your melody.
4. Thursday - Finish up any modifications/corrections to you melody by Friday 5/1 at 6:00 pm.
5. Any questions, ask them in the open chat room. Someone else may have the same question.
2. Tuesday- Watch the attached video on how to use the Flat app to compose a melody.
Compose your melody. (listen to it often, making changes as you seem fit)
3. Wednesday - Continue working and fixing your melody.
4. Thursday - Finish up any modifications/corrections to you melody by Friday 5/1 at 6:00 pm.
5. Any questions, ask them in the open chat room. Someone else may have the same question.
Due:
Register for "Flat.io" Online Music
1. Click on the link below or copy and paste this into your browser https://amundsenhs.flat.io/class/enroll?enrollcode=ry4ujry9
2. Register using your CPS email
3. Once you are in the class, I can see your name in the Flat.io roster. But, take a screenshot, and submit it to this assignment for your proof
https://amundsenhs.flat.io/class/enroll?enrollcode=ry4ujry9
2. Register using your CPS email
3. Once you are in the class, I can see your name in the Flat.io roster. But, take a screenshot, and submit it to this assignment for your proof
https://amundsenhs.flat.io/class/enroll?enrollcode=ry4ujry9
Due:
Comparing Timbre: "Creep" by Radiohead
Timbre is defined as: The quality of sound that makes it unique.
When you analyze music, you need to talk about the timbre.
Here are some simple questions that will help you address timbre.
What instruments do you hear?
What is the size of the group performing.
What family of instruments are used.
Are there any instruments being altered. (ie….electric guitar with distortion pedal)
Describe the unique sounds an instrument is making when being played.
To get an insight into the type of timbres you like to listen to, you should compare and contrast different versions of the same song.
Below, you will see 5 YouTube links. The first one is the original version of "Creep" by Radiohead. It is followed by four covers of it.
Directions
1. Watch all videos. (if you know of another one that you like, you can use it for the assignment. Just include the YouTube link)
2. Pick your two favorites to compare and contrast.
3. Answer the questions on the handout.
4. Write a summary paragraph describing the timbres and why you like it.
5. Turn in the assignment by Friday.
When you analyze music, you need to talk about the timbre.
Here are some simple questions that will help you address timbre.
What instruments do you hear?
What is the size of the group performing.
What family of instruments are used.
Are there any instruments being altered. (ie….electric guitar with distortion pedal)
Describe the unique sounds an instrument is making when being played.
To get an insight into the type of timbres you like to listen to, you should compare and contrast different versions of the same song.
Below, you will see 5 YouTube links. The first one is the original version of "Creep" by Radiohead. It is followed by four covers of it.
Directions
1. Watch all videos. (if you know of another one that you like, you can use it for the assignment. Just include the YouTube link)
2. Pick your two favorites to compare and contrast.
3. Answer the questions on the handout.
4. Write a summary paragraph describing the timbres and why you like it.
5. Turn in the assignment by Friday.
Due:
Music And Emotions
These are very trying times. Things become very emotional for us. Songs we have listened to for years suddenly have a new meaning/feeling when we hear it under different circumstances. By composer's design, the tempo, dynamics, articulations and accompaniment make us feel a specific emotion.
Watch this Ted Talk on "Music and Emotion".
Then answer the questions on the attached sheet.
Watch this Ted Talk on "Music and Emotion".
Then answer the questions on the attached sheet.
Due:
Music Analysis Sheet
If you need help or clarification, I'll be monitoring Google Chat.
Due:
CPS wants us to contact every student so we know who has assess and what kind of access you have. I want to get a jump on it, so if you do not answer this question in Google Classroom, I will be emailing and calling all contact info. What type of electronic access do you have at home? Be as specific as you can.
Answer the question as specifically as you can. (i.e..."I have a computer and internet access. I also have a cell phone with access to Google classroom.)
Due:
Who is in your group? What song are you performing? Who recorded it?
Due:
Every Nite And Every Morn
1. Practice and rehearse your part with the section's MP3
2. Record a video of you performing with the "Piano Acc" (No vocal supporting tracks in background will be accepted.)
2. Record a video of you performing with the "Piano Acc" (No vocal supporting tracks in background will be accepted.)
Due:
What are your thoughts on the two female ( Chloe and Aisha) performances of "If the World was ending" (Give a rationale for your choice)
Due:
Artist Bio + Headshot
Research some Musician you like. Look at the type of information they include in their Bio.
Write your personal "Artist Bio"
Items to think about Including:
1. Name
2. Grade level
3. Schools (Elementary, Middle, High)
4. Birth Place (City)
5. Current City you live in
6. Instrument/Voice
7. Influences
8. History (When did you start/how?)
9. How did you get involved in music?
10. What do you want to do, later in life?
11 Add a Head Shot (Photograph)
I've included some links to websites that describe "How to write a Bio"
Write your personal "Artist Bio"
Items to think about Including:
1. Name
2. Grade level
3. Schools (Elementary, Middle, High)
4. Birth Place (City)
5. Current City you live in
6. Instrument/Voice
7. Influences
8. History (When did you start/how?)
9. How did you get involved in music?
10. What do you want to do, later in life?
11 Add a Head Shot (Photograph)
I've included some links to websites that describe "How to write a Bio"
Due:
Ave Verum Corpus
Video record yourself performing "Ave Verum Corpus".
Requirements of video
1. The frame of the video must show your head and body from the waist up.
2. Your face must be facing straight at the camera and unobstructed.
4. Volume level must be strong enough to be heard clearly.
5. It must be Acapella.
Requirements of video
1. The frame of the video must show your head and body from the waist up.
2. Your face must be facing straight at the camera and unobstructed.
4. Volume level must be strong enough to be heard clearly.
5. It must be Acapella.
Due:
Final - Performance and Critique
Performance (100 Pts)
1. Pick a song that you have not performed.
2. Video record yourself performing one verse and chorus using proper vocal techniques discussed and rehearsed in class.
a. You can perform it a cappella or with Instrumental back tracking.
b. If you use back tracking, it cannot have any vocals.
c. If there are vocals, the video will not be assessed.
3. Upload the Video to Google Classroom.
Written (100 Pts)
4. Create a written critique of your video performance.
a. Grade it using the “5,4,3,2,1 Quick Performance Check Rubric”
b. Critique your strength and weakness for each category and support each statement by citing the timing as video evidence.
i. Posture.
ii. Intonation.
iii. Rhythmic Accuracy.
iv. Tone Quality.
v. Diction & Vowel Placement.
vi. Articulation.
5. Upload the document to Google Classroom.
1. Pick a song that you have not performed.
2. Video record yourself performing one verse and chorus using proper vocal techniques discussed and rehearsed in class.
a. You can perform it a cappella or with Instrumental back tracking.
b. If you use back tracking, it cannot have any vocals.
c. If there are vocals, the video will not be assessed.
3. Upload the Video to Google Classroom.
Written (100 Pts)
4. Create a written critique of your video performance.
a. Grade it using the “5,4,3,2,1 Quick Performance Check Rubric”
b. Critique your strength and weakness for each category and support each statement by citing the timing as video evidence.
i. Posture.
ii. Intonation.
iii. Rhythmic Accuracy.
iv. Tone Quality.
v. Diction & Vowel Placement.
vi. Articulation.
5. Upload the document to Google Classroom.
Due:
Group Performance Critique
1. Critique each member in your "Group Performance" video that I shared with you.
2. Give each member, included yourself, a performance grade using the "5,4,3,2,1" grading rubric from class.
3. Justify each grade with a critique of their/your Posture, Intonation, Rhythm Accuracy, Tone Quality, Enunciation & Overall performance. (Use timings from the video to support your critique)
(example
William Spain receives a grade of "3". During his performance, his posture, intonation, rhythm and Tone quality was right. However, at :43 of the video, he had the wrong vowel sound because his mouth wasn't open enough. As we sang the chorus together at 1:02, William stopped singing when he should have been singing in unison with us.
2. Give each member, included yourself, a performance grade using the "5,4,3,2,1" grading rubric from class.
3. Justify each grade with a critique of their/your Posture, Intonation, Rhythm Accuracy, Tone Quality, Enunciation & Overall performance. (Use timings from the video to support your critique)
(example
William Spain receives a grade of "3". During his performance, his posture, intonation, rhythm and Tone quality was right. However, at :43 of the video, he had the wrong vowel sound because his mouth wasn't open enough. As we sang the chorus together at 1:02, William stopped singing when he should have been singing in unison with us.
Due:
Group Performance for October
1. Form a group of 3-4 singers.
2. Pick a song from the List below to perform.
a. "Grenade" by Bruno Mars
b. "Stay" by Rihanna
c. "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus
d. "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
e. "Gotta Go My Own Way" from High School Musical
f. "Let It Go" from Frozen
g. "This Is Me" from the Greatest Showman
h. "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
i. "My Girl" by The Temptations
j. "YMCA" by the Village People
k. "Bohemian Rhapsody" from Queen
l. "Halo" by Beyonce
m. "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars
n. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga
o. "Riptide" by Vance Joy
3. Each performer must perform a solo section during one of the "Verses" (2 or 4 lines of a verse)
4. The entire group sings the "Chorus" in unison.
5. Write a short critique for each performer in your group including a self-critique.
2. Pick a song from the List below to perform.
a. "Grenade" by Bruno Mars
b. "Stay" by Rihanna
c. "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus
d. "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
e. "Gotta Go My Own Way" from High School Musical
f. "Let It Go" from Frozen
g. "This Is Me" from the Greatest Showman
h. "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
i. "My Girl" by The Temptations
j. "YMCA" by the Village People
k. "Bohemian Rhapsody" from Queen
l. "Halo" by Beyonce
m. "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars
n. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga
o. "Riptide" by Vance Joy
3. Each performer must perform a solo section during one of the "Verses" (2 or 4 lines of a verse)
4. The entire group sings the "Chorus" in unison.
5. Write a short critique for each performer in your group including a self-critique.
Due:
1st Performance Video
Video Record yourself performing a song of your choice that demonstrates your current ability. Follow these rules and you will not have to redo your video submission.
1. Your face must be visible.
2. Your voice is the only one singing the melody.
3. The background music (if you choose to use it) can not drown out your vocals.
Just do a verse a chorus.
1. Your face must be visible.
2. Your voice is the only one singing the melody.
3. The background music (if you choose to use it) can not drown out your vocals.
Just do a verse a chorus.
Due:
Song Of My Life
1. Research lyrics to a song that you feel tell me who you are as a person.
2. Click "Create Document" for the assignment.
3. In an essay, tell me how these lyrics reflect who you are, as a person citing specific lines from the lyrics.
4. Cut and Paste the Lyrics to the song after the essay
2. Click "Create Document" for the assignment.
3. In an essay, tell me how these lyrics reflect who you are, as a person citing specific lines from the lyrics.
4. Cut and Paste the Lyrics to the song after the essay