Monday, September 28, 2009

Extra Credit Blog: Copeland vs. Gershwin

Hello class,
This week, you will be listen to TWO videos to the right.

Write one excellent paragraph that compares the two pieces. In your paragraph, describe the style of the music played, and discuss how the two pieces are different, and how they are similar.

Rubric:
10 pts: You wrote a blog.
10 pts: You compared the two pieces.
10 pts: You contrasted the two pieces.
10 pts: You contrasted the two pieces in a different way.
10 pts: You wrote at least 5 excellent sentences.
10 pts: You used excellent grammar and vocabulary.

This is an extra credit assignment. You cannot lose credit for posting. You can gain up to 60 points.

Please write and submit your post for this assignment by Monday, October 3 for full credit.

In case you can't watch the videos to the right, here are the URL's for the videos:
Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhj9W9CoNfQ
Copeland, Appalachian Spring: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RXLwtvGH9c

Monday, September 21, 2009

Blog #6 - Keyboard Instruments

Hello class,
This week, you will be listen to THREE videos to the right.

Write one paragraph about each video. In each paragraph, describe the timbre of the instrument and the style of the music played in the video.

Here are some good timbre words:

light or heavy; dark or bright; breathy; punchy; clear; focussed or unfocussed; piercing; harsh; warm; mellow; resonant; flat; vibrato (do you hear it vibrating?) or no vibrato

Rubric:
20 pts. You wrote a blog!
20 pts. You described the timbre of all three instruments.
20 pts. You described the style of the music played.
20 pts. You used good grammar when writing.
20 pts. You wrote three paragraphs.

Please write and submit your post for this assignment by Monday, September 28 for full credit.

In case you can't watch the videos to the right, here are the URL's for the videos:
Organ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR9YMUE7OMM
Harpsichord: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgeTIe19p_c
Piano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUx4t4W4eVY

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Blog #5: Non-Traditional Rhythm Instruments

Hello class,

This week, you will watch just two videos you see to the right - another stomp video, and a video from the Blue Man Group.

As you listen, think about the rhythms that you hear and see. Use at least 5 of the words you see here:
improvisation
solo
ostinato
tutti
polyrhythm
syncopation
accent
coordination
meter
beat
Write 2 paragraphs - one about Stomp, and one about the Blue Man Group.

Rubric:
20 pts. You wrote a comment!
20 pts. You used correct grammar, punctuation, capital letters, etc.
20 pts. paragraph one (at least 3 sentences)
20 pts. paragraph two (at least 3 sentences)
20 pts. 5 of the above words were used correctly

If you cannot see the videos, here are the URL's
Stomp: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu15Ou-jKM0
Blue Man Group: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOL8-qIYemg

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Blog #4 - String Instruments

Hello class,

This week, you will be listen to FOUR videos to the right. As you listen, you should think about how the timbre (the tone color) and pitch (highness/lowness) of the instruments are different. Which one creates the highest sounds? Which one creates the lowest sounds?

Here are some good timbre words:light or heavy; dark or bright; breathy; punchy; clear; focussed or unfocussed; piercing; harsh; warm; mellow; resonant; flat; vibrato (do you hear it vibrating?) or no vibrato

Write four sentences: One sentence about each instruments that describes how it is uniquely different than the other three.

You WILL be graded on your spelling, punctuation, and use of complete sentences. Each sentence will be worth 25 points for a total of 100 points.

Please write and submit your post for this assignment by Monday, September 14 for full credit.

In case you can't watch the videos to the right, here are the URL's for the videos:

Violin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0pkigApKEw

Viola: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ_BQa1NHa8

Cello: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GczSTQ2nv94

String Bass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Hx0VfUbTw

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Music Appreciation Blog #3 - Woodwind Instruments

Hello class,

This week, you will be listen to FOUR videos to the right. As you listen, you should think about how the timbre (the tone color) and pitch (highness/lowness) of the instruments are different. Which one creates the highest sounds? Which one creates the lowest sounds?

Here are some good timbre words:
light or heavy; dark or bright; breathy; punchy; clear; focussed or unfocussed; piercing; harsh; warm; mellow; resonant; flat; vibrato (do you hear it vibrating?) or no vibrato

Write four sentences: One sentence about each instruments that describes how it is uniquely different than the other three.

You WILL be graded on your spelling, punctuation, and use of complete sentences. Each sentence will be worth 10 points for a total of 40 points.

Please write and submit your post for this assignment by Tuesday, September 8 for full credit.

In case you can't watch the videos to the left, here are the URL's for the videos:
Flute:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6SHsF1n9Qw
Oboe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21b0akcaq8
Clarinet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXrwIHcNB5o
Bassoon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-z7T5MdER0

Have a great day!
-Mr. Ward

Evolution of Music

Background - Lecrae

Hansel and Gretel