What is a passion project?
A passion project is a project you can work on during free time that you have in class (such as when you finish classwork early). You combine something that you are interested In (sports, art, dance, reading, etc.) with music, and then do research or create something to show off what you learned.
How do I pick my topic?
Brainstorm some things that are important to you. Then, try to come up with a way to connect what you are interested in with music. There are many examples listed below that you can choose from, or come up with your own! Your project MUST be related to music in some way!
What do I do after I pick my topic?
Start researching or creating! Make sure to keep track of what you have done in a google doc or some other place.
Compose a song with lyrics in the form of a pop song.
Compose a song without lyrics.
Learn how to play a song on the piano or any instrument.
Create a new instrument .
Create a presentation on the life of a favorite singer, including how the singer got into the business and how they come up with topics to sing about.
Research the history of an instrument or composer.
Learn about how instruments are made.
Create a talk-show about musicians.
Make a tutorial video to help younger students.
Research “found sounds” and create a piece using found sounds and instruments.
Create a music related video game.
Use scratch to create a musical instrument or music related game.
Learn about what It takes to become a professional musician.
Arrange or make a cover of a song that you love.
Create a music related video game.
Use scratch to create a musical instrument or music related game.
Make music to accompany an already existing video game.
How do different types of music affect the speed a person runs?
Create a basketball/cheerleading/gymnastics/any sport routine to go with a song.
Select "walk up songs" for each person on your favorite sports team.
Research the music that is played by pep bands at sporting events and find out why certain songs are used.
Create a playlist of songs to be used as cheers at a sporting event.
Create background music for a scene in your favorite book/movie/video game.
Design a play list of songs that your favorite character from a book/movie/video game would like.
Explore different bird songs.
Research how animals react to different styles of music or what music they like and dislike.
Find out if animals can make music and what their music sounds like.
Create a new instrument
Research “found sounds” and create a piece using found sounds and instruments.
Find out more about acoustics and how theaters are designed and built.
Look into the role clothing and costumes have had in musical productions and performances.
Create a playlist for a fashion runway.
Research “found sounds” and create a piece using found sounds and instruments.
Explore different bird songs.
Research how animals react to different styles of music or what music they like and dislike.
Find out if animals can make music and what their music sounds like.
Research early (old) instruments and how people used nature to make music.
Write lyrics for your own song.
Write a short play and add sound effects and music to it.