You and your group will create a composition using three sections: Section A (Junk Instruments), Section B (Body Percussion), Section C (Vocal Percussion). Here are the details:
Section A (Junk Instruments)
- You may use anything as an instrument as long as it does not damage any person or property
- No actual musical instruments should be used
- Everyone should play something
- Section A should be at least 30 seconds long, and not longer than 2 minutes
Section B (Body Percussion)
- Only your own body can be used
- You may make any sounds as long as you don't make yourself sick
- Save mouth sounds for Section C- hands, feet, fingers, etc. are the best choice for this section
- Section B should be at least 30 seconds long, and not longer than 2 minutes
Section C (Vocal Percussion)
- Use any sound you can make with your voice/mouth, as long as you don't make yourself sick
- You can use words or sounds
- Section C should be at least 30 seconds long, and not longer than 2 minutes
Form
- Your final composition should have a Rondo form: ABACA
- You'll notice that the A section is repeated. You may change this section slightly for the second and final repetitions, as long as it is mostly the same as the first time. This would be notated ABA'CA'. Or, you can do it exactly the same every time.
- You are welcome to add an introduction before the first A section, or a Coda after the final A section
- Based on the timing for each section, your group's final performance should be between 2.5 and 10 minutes.
Performance
- Each group will perform their composition for the class.
- We will make a video or audio recording of each composition to save for examples in future classes.
- Your group's grade will be determined by a rubric.