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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 Eric Whitacre.
Next, you will see the American composer of the week--this week's composer is Eric Whitacre.
Finally, you will see the new section I recently added, 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 recently added, 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 (5/18/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (5/18/2020)
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 5/25/2020
THIS WEEK'S RHYTHM READER CHALLENGE (Check the time signature--2, 3, or 4 beats per measure?) 5/25/2020
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 (5/18/2020)
CORRECT ANSWERS FOR LAST WEEK'S MELODY CHALLENGE (5/18/2020)
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (5/25/2020)
THIS WEEK'S MELODY OF THE WEEK CHALLENGE (5/25/2020)
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
COMPOSER OF THE WEEK
Our composer of the week is Eric Whitacre. Remember, we have been studying American composers from the twentieth century (1900’s).
20th Century American composer, Eric Whitacre (b. 1970).
20th Century American composer, Eric Whitacre (b. 1970).
You may know what "(b. 1970)" means. If not, the "b" stands for "born" and there is only one date shown; this means that this composer is still living. Whitacre is both a composer and a conductor. He writes music for choruses, orchestras and wind ensembles. He is especially well-known for his virtual choirs--gathering singers together through the internet from over 120 countries. Whitacre is currently working on a virtual choir project that he started during the pandemic. Look for his "Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently."
Follow the links below to listen to some examples of Eric Whitacre’s music.
Questions to consider:
As you listen to the first piece, how cool is that? Imagine the work and organization that went into this video. Notice that the credits are longer than the song itself.
The next two videos are different versions the same piece of music--one for band and one for chorus. Compare these two versions. Can you recognize the melodies? Do you miss hearing the words to the song in the band version?
Virtual Choir 3, 'Water Night'
Virtual Choir 3, 'Water Night'
The Seal Lullaby for Band
The Seal Lullaby for Band
THE SEAL LULLABY for Chorus and Piano
THE SEAL LULLABY for Chorus and Piano
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
FROM THE MIND OF THE COMPOSER:
This week's living composer: Paul Mealor, composer of choral music. As you play the video and listen to him speak about his unexpected and sudden success, consider the following questions. Though unexpected, was he ready for the task of composing for the royal wedding? Had he put in the necessary time, work and training before the opportunity came along?
This week's living composer: Paul Mealor, composer of choral music. As you play the video and listen to him speak about his unexpected and sudden success, consider the following questions. Though unexpected, was he ready for the task of composing for the royal wedding? Had he put in the necessary time, work and training before the opportunity came along?
Paul Mealor - Composing for Royalty
Paul Mealor - Composing for Royalty
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