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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 new challenges: a rhythm reader challenge and a melody of the week challenge to name the lines and spaces. You will also see the correct answers for last week's challenges. Next week, I will post the correct answers to this week's challenges and give you two more.
First, you will see two new challenges: a rhythm reader challenge and a melody of the week challenge to name the lines and spaces. You will also see the correct answers for last week's challenges. Next week, I will post the correct answers to this week's challenges and give you two more.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week's composer is Igor Stravinsky.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week's composer is Igor Stravinsky.
Finally, you will see the new section I added last week, 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, you will see the new section I added last week, 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
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (5/4/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (5/4/2020)
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 5/11/2020
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 5/11/2020
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE
Directions:
Directions:
Look at the MELODY GUIDE below as a reminder of how we labeled the music notes with letters 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
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S MELODY CHALLENGE (5/4/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S MELODY CHALLENGE (5/4/2020)
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (5/11/2020)
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (5/11/2020)
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
Our composer of the week is Igor Stravinsky. Remember, we have been studying American composers from the twentieth century (1900’s).
20th Century American composer, Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971).
20th Century American composer, Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971).
As you may have guessed, Igor Stravinsky was not originally from America. He was born in Russia, but he lived in America for much of his adult life. He is most famous for composing music for three ballets (basically, classical music written for a highly artistic form of dance, "ballet"). However, Stravinsky's music is not what you would expect under the heading of "classical music." His harmonies, rhythms, and use of the instruments of the orchestra were quite modern and innovative.
Follow the links below to listen to some examples of Igor Stravinsky’s music.
Questions to consider:
As you view the first video below, what do you notice about the size of this orchestra? (larger or smaller than usual?)
How many instruments do you spot that you have never seen before? How many French horns can you count? (This is much more than a typical orchestra has.)
What are the most prominent elements of music that you hear in Stravinsky's music? Do you notice melodies that stick in your ear, or unusual harmonies? How important are the rhythms used and the texture (the layers of sound and combinations of instruments)?
The Rite of Spring
The Rite of Spring
Stravinsky conducts The Firebird, NY Phil. (final three scenes)
Stravinsky conducts The Firebird, NY Phil. (final three scenes)
Petroesjka
Petroesjka
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: Sarah Quartel, composer of music for choruses. As you play the video and listen to her speak, consider the following question. Does this person usually work alone, with others, or a combination?
This week's living composer: Sarah Quartel, composer of music for choruses. As you play the video and listen to her speak, consider the following question. Does this person usually work alone, with others, or a combination?
Sarah Quartel - Connecting with Composers
Sarah Quartel - Connecting with Composers
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