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Hi Sixth Graders!
Hi Sixth Graders!
Here's what you can explore this week. Have fun making music!
Here's what you can explore this week. Have fun making music!
First, you will see two challenges: a rhythm reader challenge and a melody of the week challenge to name the lines and spaces. Next week, I will post the correct answers to these two challenges and give you two more.
First, you will see two challenges: a rhythm reader challenge and a melody of the week challenge to name the lines and spaces. Next week, I will post the correct answers to these two challenges and give you two more.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week is Samual Barber.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week is Samual Barber.
Finally, I have added a new section called "From the mind of the composer." You will hear from current composers (one each week) who talk about the way they create music--their composing process.
Finally, I have added a new section called "From the mind of the composer." You will hear from current composers (one each week) who talk about the way they create music--their composing process.
Hope you enjoy these learning activities!
Hope you enjoy these learning activities!
RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE
RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE
Directions:
Directions:
Look at the RHYTHM READER GUIDE below as a reminder of how we completed our rhythm readers in music class.
Either copy and print this week's rhythm reader challenge, or simply write the answers on a sheet of paper.
Just like in school, write the beat numbers (example: 1 2 3 4) and "syllables" (example 1 e + a) under each music note.
Remember some of the basics--the top number of the time signature tells you how many beat per measure; measures are the chunks of music divided by the bar lines; when you cross a bar line, you start over at beat #1.
Keep your answers until next week to see how much you got right.
RHTYTHM READER GUIDE
RHTYTHM READER GUIDE
RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE
RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE
4/27/2020
4/27/2020
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
Directions:
Directions:
Look at the MELODY GUIDE below as a reminder of how we completed our rhythm readers in music class.
Either copy and print this week's melody challenge, or simply write the answers on a sheet of paper.
Just like in school, write the correct letter under each music note.
Remember some of the basics--in treble clef, the lines of the music staff from bottom to top are E, G, B, D, F (remember: Every Good Boy Does Fine); in treble clef, the spaces of the music staff from bottom to top are F, A, C, E (which spells the word "face"); the musical alphabet only has 7 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
Keep your answers until next week to see how much you got right.
MELODY GUIDE
MELODY GUIDE
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
4/27/2020
4/27/2020
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
Our composer of the week is Samuel Barber. Remember, we have been studying American composers from the twentieth century (1900’s).
20th Century American composer, Samuel Barber (1910-1981).
20th Century American composer, Samuel Barber (1910-1981).
Barber composed music for orchestras, he wrote operas and choral music, and he wrote music for the piano. Nearly all of his compositions were recorded by the time he died. Also, his compositions have been used in movies and public events. Probably his most famous and beautiful composition was the Adagio for Strings which you will see in the first video below.
Follow the links below to listen to some examples of Samuel Barber’s music.
Questions to consider:
Have you heard the first piece before (Adagio for Strings)? Ask your parents, too. See if you can find out which movie(s) this was used in.
The Violin Concerto is written in 3 movements. What are the differences between the movements?
The 3rd "video" for the Nocturne is the actual piano music. See if you can follow it. What is a "nocturne?'
Adagio for Strings
Adagio for Strings
Violin Concerto, Op.14
Violin Concerto, Op.14
Nocturne Op. 33
Nocturne Op. 33
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
Living composers share their thoughts about the way they create music.
Living composers share their thoughts about the way they create music.
This week's living composer: Ola Gjeilo, composer of choral music and piano music. As you play the video and listen to him speak, consider the following question. What does a normal day probably look like for someone in this career?
This week's living composer: Ola Gjeilo, composer of choral music and piano music. As you play the video and listen to him speak, consider the following question. What does a normal day probably look like for someone in this career?
Ola Gjeilo - Composing from Nothing
Ola Gjeilo - Composing from Nothing
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