Assessment Task #3 For Elective Music

Here is the info from todays lesson FYI
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Extras for Year 8, 7-7-09

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Work for Elective Music 7-7-09

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Mr B's Choice BACKING TRACKS

Hi Yr 9&10.

I have added some links to backing tracks i have made for some of you guys.... Feel free to use them yourself if you want. Just make sure you send a message and thank me!!!

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ASSESMENT for ELECTIVE MUSIC

Your assessment task is going to be happening in weeks 10 and 11. THAT IS NEXT WEEK. You must ensure that you have about 5-6 minutes worth of music to perform (2 songs) or come and negotiate with me about what you would like to do. Don't forget if you do not prepare then you will not get good marks on your reflection (or the performance as well probably!)

Any dramas please see me early, like this week...

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Hip Hop artist JOEL RAPAPORT

Hey all,
For those who are in elective, here is Joel's website with some free mp3's of his music.

If you wat to catch him he is here on thursdays and is available for guitar and MC/songwriting lessons.

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How to Vids for your movies.

Watch the vids for instructions on how to download the vids from your phone and convert to put into iMovie.


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Year 7 Performance task

Complete the task from the vid please.


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Year 8 - Movie Music Task

Hi Year 8.

Your task today is to research the history of an early film projection method and answer the following questions in your book.

Thomas Edison

1. When was the kinetoscope first used?
2. Describe how the kinetoscope works.

Star Wars

1. What are some of the sound effects in star wars made from?
2. How does the choice of "natural" sounds reflect the scenes and/or intentions of the film makers?
3. List the different people involved in the making of a soundtrack. Give a brief description of each job.
4. How was the "Light saber" sound created?

Extension.
1. research one other early film projector.
a.) Name
b.) Inventor
c.) Date first used.
d.) popular/not.

2. research a popular silent film.
a.) Written by....
b.) First seen....
c.) Main actors.....

3. Listen to the theme from Top Gun on youtube and research a trailer for the film so you can begin to understand the plot. We will be watching scenes from this film next time.

4. Research the film 'Tomb Raider' and see if you can find a trailer for the film.
a.) What genre of film is this?
b.) What style of music would you expect to hear in this film?
c.) Who are the main characters in the film.
d.) Who wrote the music for the film?
e.) What are some of the titles of songs/music in the movie?

Don't forge to bring your work next period.

We will discuss your answers next lesson.
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Waltzing Matilda

Here is an early version of Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Patterson. Click on the image for a larger version. Have a go at playing it through on an instrument.

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WEDNESDAY 18th March - Year 8 Task

TASK 1. Complete the following questions IN YOUR BOOKS PLEASE using this web page to collect information.

1. Monophonic texture means...


2. Polyphonic texture means...


3. Homophonic texture means...

TASK 2.

Create a 4-6 slide powerpoint that explains the difference between the different textures, make sure you use DIAGRAMS to explain it. (Remember Mr B is not very smart so make it simple).

Cut 'n Paste jobs will earn you a Friday Catchup lesson this week with me so ensure you have a go at creating your own diagrams.

Please email the completed file to stagnesmusic@hotmail.com WITH YOUR NAME AND CLASS IN THE SUBJECT LINE PLEASE.

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IPOD SAFETY & hearing loss

Take a look at this article on Ipods and hearing loss. SCARY!!!!


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