Hey Guys! How are things going? I'd love to hear from you. Send me a quick email to let me that you are well :)

This week I encourage you to continue to listen and examine various versions of the same song; any song...you choose. As you listen, zero in on what the artists are doing to give the song its unique sound.

Continue to play an instrment, if you are able.

Get outside and breath in some fresh Spring air...Thtat's an order!:)

Hey all! I trust that you had a great Easter weekend, despite the challenges of visiting with family and friends. 

As you continue to stay safe and take care of yourselves this week continue to :

1/ explore new styles of music or artists. Listen both causally and critically. Casually listen while you walk or run outside in this beautiful change of season, and listen critically to what we term the Elements of Music - those characteristics of music styles that make it unique. Tempo(speed), Dynamics (volume), Instruments, subject matter, Form (how the song is organized into sections), Tone (mood).

As a way of critically listnening and exploring Elements of Music you can compare and contrast two versions of the same song. For example "Jolene" performed by Miley Cyrus, and "Jolene" performed by the White Stripes is a good place to start. Although these two versions are based on the original Dolly Parton hit, they each have a very unique sound which I feel you'll find interesting to explore. By manipulating the Elements of Music artists create their own cover versions of songs. There are countless cover artists who have successful careers doing just that. 

Suggested activities:

a) listen to Jolene by Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and The White Stripes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0eeSoU35wM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOwblaKmyVw&list=RDwOwblaKmyVw&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5sYS0HJt5s

b) choose your own song and at least one cover version of that song and complete the attached table (Critical Analysis Assignment Chart). Use the attached document Elements of Music to assist you if necessary. 

Extension Activity:

Arrange and perform your own cover version of a song on an instrument of your choice. Cant wait to see and hear your versions. 

Happy Listening !

Good Morning folks!

I trust that you are all well, and taking care of yourselves, as that is the most important thing on our agenda! Luckily, music has undeniable healing and soothing properties, so let us take advantage of that during this crazy time.  I hope that you have all been using your gifts and talents to help you get though the days of late, and if not, you NEED to. Not because it's part of your course load, but because it is good for your mental health. And that is how I'd like you to approach the remainder of the school year with regards to this course; think about how you can take care of you, by meeting your Music 112 outcomes. Essentially, that means that you will:

1) continue to play an instrument on a daily basis 

2) continue to listen/analyse music of familiar and new styles and periods in history

3) challenge yoursleves by learning some new music theory. 

And that's it folks!

I will post links to websites, videos, documents, etc to help guide you in your learning/wellness. As always, I encourage you to go beyond what I suggest for you, dig deeper and quench your thirst for curiosity. It has been recommended that you spend 2.5 hours a week on this course. You can divide/schedule that time how you see fit, but I definitely recommend that you pick up your instrument daily, as well as listen to some soothing tunes as you breathe in some fresh air.

 History

The last time we met we were discussing Renaissance music. I encourage you continue to explore that time in history and discover the very unique and cool instruments that were developed during that time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vufba_ZcoR0&list=PL0uFupcWBd4bOMXO0uQ5NvbrDMvXfl-AZ 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et_ahjD0Uxc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIr2OlUZerI

 Instruments

As i mentioned above, the goal is to play your instruments daily. Challenge yoursleves by learning to play a new style  (Blues, Jazz, Classical, etc.) as you continue to take comfort in playing what soothes you. 

Theory

www.musictheory.net is a great website with interactive activities that will allow you to continue to work on your theory and ear training skills. I encourage you to check it out and spend some time weekly on music  theory. 

I would be thrilled if you choose to share some evidence of your learning. Perhaps create a video or audio file of you playing your instrument and post it onine, or send it me directly. 

That's it for today folks! As always, please reach out to me if of you have any questions at all, or if you just want to chat. :) 

Take care! 

Attached are documents which have been distributed in class to date.

This week we are looking at Instruments of the Orchestra. Powerpoint Assignments are due Thursday, Sept 13th. 

Assessment of our first unit will take place Friday, Sept. 14th. 

Attached you will find documents to assit you in preparing your official proposal to the Deptartment of Education. 

Due Date: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018.

Use the attached Powerpoint to assist you in completeing a journal entry for Country Music.

See attached documents to assist you in completing your project on Blues, Jazz and Rock 'n Roll. remember that one project option may be compeletd with a partner, but the other three are to be completed individually, by you :)