Homework for Week of November 9-13, 2009

Monday - Class in Room 19 (Review)

Tuesday - Computer Lab

Wednesday - NO SCHOOL! Veteran's Day!

Thursday - Computer Lab

Friday - Trip to the Kimmel Center to see Philadanco. I have a couple of extra tickets. First come, first served.

The American Musical Theater

For the next few days we will learn about the American Musical Theater. You will create and perform an original scene complete with music, singing, dancing, and acting. All key components of a musical are explored as well as a brief history on the evolution of this unique American art form. Your performance will be taped for you to enjoy later.

Today we discussed the components of a musical and a play, as well as the role of music in each. Our vocabulary words are:

1. musical 2. play 3. overture 4. lyrics 5. choreography

6. choreographer 7. solo 8. duet 9. trio 10. quartet

11. quintet 12. ensemble 13. instrumental 14. finale

Study the definitions for each of these words. Also, listen to the music from West Side Story. It's in the Listening Corner. Be able to identify the selections when you come to class tomorrow.

Read the plot summary at this link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055614/plotsummary.

Read the synopsis at this link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055614/synopsis.

Comment by writing the following in the comments section (below) of this post: "Hello Ms. Green. I am (your name). I have completed this assignment"

Homework for Week of November 2, 2009

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Read the articles under "What Is A Podcast?" Respond (in the comments section of this post) to the following Discussion, and then to two students in the class. (Due Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 6:00PM)

Discussion: What are the benefits of podcasting. How can teachers use podcasts to improve instruction and increase student learning? (Your response, and your response to two classmates should be 50 words or more.)

Monday, November 2, 2009.

This assignment is due on Wednesday, November 4. Your signed permission slip for our class at the Kimmel Center is also due the same day.

Remember - we go into the lab on Wednesday to begin learning how to use "Garage Band". Don't forget to bring your earphones. You will not be allowed to use the computer without it.

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CAMILLE SAINT SAENS

Go to the LISTENING CORNER and listen to Danse Macabre.

Using the resources below, answer the sollowing questions about composer, Camille Saint Saens. Answer in complete sentences. Due Nov. 4.

http://www.rpo.org/UserFiles/Link/Saint-Saens.pdf
http://www.lessontutor.com/bf_saintsaens.html


1. What pieces would Saint Saens not allow to be published until after his death, and why?
2. Name three areas other than music in which Saint Saens was interested.
3. In 1852 what music composition of Mr. Saint Saens gave rise to acknowledging him as a great composer?
4. Over what period of music did Camille Saint Saens life expand?
5. To what does the Romantic Period refer?
6. Describe the French characteristics of Saint Saens music.
7. What are the three compositions for which Saint Saens is most known?