PATRIOTIC SONGS

In class we discussed what makes a song patriotic. Patriotic songs are about our country's history, its foundation, and its ideals. They show pride and love for our country.



Patriotic songs pay tribute to our country. They serve to encourage national unity. These songs include hymns, military themes, national songs, and music from stage and screen, as well as songs adapted from poems. Much of American patriotic music originated from four main wars - the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and the Spanish American War.



Go to the following website: http://www.usa-flag-site.org/songs.shtml

Choose a song from the list. Listen to it (Listening Corner), as you read the lyrics. [Suggestion - Read the lyrics several times.] Answer the following questions, and be prepared to share this information (oral report) with your class on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Your oral presentation will be taped. Rehearse it in advance. Know how to pronounce and enunciate every word. Know the meaning of everything you say.

Your written assignment is due Wednesday, May 19, during class. Answer in complete sentences as though you are telling a story(narrative). Spelling, grammar, and punctuation count. Your assignment must be typed using 12 pt. font, Times Roman. Margins must be 1" around. [This assignment counts as a major test grade.]

1. What is the title of your patriotic song?

2. Who is (are) the composer(s)? (There may be a lyricist and composer.)

3. When was the music composed?

4. Why is this music patriotic (elements of patriotism)? (3 sentences)

5. Name three (3) historical events or facts occurring at the time the music was composed.

6. What inspired the composer to write this piece?

7. Describe the music elements of this piece (melody, harmony, rhythm, tempo, timbre, texture, dynamics), and how they contribute to its purpose.

Email your report to egreenpa@gmail.com

Episode 1

Esther Green's Podcast

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC - Script Example

Use this script example to help frame your podcast script.

(Music begins and fades) or (Music until the end of the introduction)

Introduction

Minnie: Hi, my name is Minnie Paul.

Dexter: Hi, my name is Dexter Moore.

Both: Welcome to THIS WEEK IN MUSIC.

Minnie: Today we will share the musical events in history for the week of April 26-May 1.

Introduction ends. Music fades. (pause)

Dexter: April 29

Minnie: On this day in 1899, American pianist Duke Ellington, was born. He has been called the greatest jazz composer and bandleader.

Dexter: In 1976, after a gig in Memphis rock star, Bruce Springsteen, took a cab to Elvis Presley's Graceland home and proceeded to climb over the wall. A guard took him to be another crank fan and apprehended him.

Continue events...................................

Conclusion (Music begins)

Minnie: This ends our report for musical events during the week of April 26-May 1.

Dexter: Thank you for listening to THIS WEEK IN MUSIC, brought to you by

Minnie: Your girl, Minnie Paul and

Dexter: Your boy. Dexter Moore.

Both: Hope you enjoyed the show. Later!

(Music to fade)

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Instruments of the Orchestra

A WebQuest for Grades 9-12 (Music)

Designed by

Esther Green
esmgreen@philasd.org

Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher Page

Introduction

Your music teacher, Ms. Green, is taking your class to hear the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center. You’ve never been to a live orchestra performance. Before you attend the concert, you want to learn about the orchestral families, the instruments within each family, how they are made and played, how they sound, and how they are arranged. To discover all these things, you are going on a safari.

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The Task

Your mission is to research the instruments of the orchestra.

1. Read about, and listen to the orchestral instruments.

2. Compare two instruments in one family using the Venn diagram.

3. Summarize the significant facts and characteristics, and tell how sound is produced in the four instrumental families using the Orchestra Worksheet.

4. Identify where the instruments are seated in the orchestra.

5. Make a PowerPoint slide of the two instruments you compared on the Venn diagram.

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The Process

Before you go on the safari, just as you would for any trip you plan to go on, you must prepare yourself (map, pack clothes, etc.). Stop by the following websites to learn about the different families and their instruments.

1. Complete the Orchestra Family Worksheet. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Email your completed work to egreenpa@gmail.com.

Click on Harp for the String Family.

http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/strings.aspx

Click on Oboe for Woodwind Family.

http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/woodwinds.aspx

Click on French Horn for Brass Family. http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/brass.aspx

Click on Timpani for Percussion Family. http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/percussion.aspx

Check out this website for listening examples of all the instruments:http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_help_instrument.htm.

2. Select two instruments in one family. Compare the instruments using the VENN DIAGRAM as the canvas for your report. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Email the completed diagram to egreenpa@gmail.com .

Check out this website to listen to examples of the orchestral instruments: http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_help_instrument.htm.

3. Draw a diagram of the Orchestra Seating Plan as seen on the following website: Click here ® Seating Chart. Fill in the names of the instruments and where the conductor stands. Turn your work in at the end of this journey.

4. Create a timed powerpoint presentation (4- 6 slides). Include the following:

§ A Title Page with the names of your instruments, your name, date, and music period.

§ Three facts about your two instruments from the Venn diagram.

§ A picture of each instrument.

§ A sound clip of the instrumental family playing during the presentation.

§ Custom animation

§ Transitions for each slide.

§ Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

§ Save your presentation on your flashdrive to present to the class.

5. Do you think you’re ready to go on the safari? Test your knowledge first. Complete the following quizzes achieving a score of 90% or better.

Instrumental Families

Identify the Instrument

6. Just one more thing before your safari. Play the Instrument Analogies game. Sink the pirate and win the game. Good luck!

7. You are now ready to go. Have fun! Click on Safari, sign in the local game, and you’re off !

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Resources

http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/strings.aspx

http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/woodwinds.aspx

http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/percussion.aspx

http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/brass.aspx

http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_help_instrument.htm.

http://library.thinkquest.org/22673/orchestra.html

http://www.musictechteacher.com/aq_identify_instrument_families/quiz.htmhttp://www.musictechteacher.com/aq_identify_the_instruments/quiz.html

http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_instrument_analogies001.htm

http://listeningadventures.carnegiehall.org/ypgto/index.aspx

http://www.sfskids.org/templates/instorchframe.asp?pageid=3

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Evaluation

Please complete the self-evaluation form and turn it in with your diagram of the orchestra seating arrangement. EVALUATION FORM

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Conclusion

Did you enjoy yourself on the safari? By completing this webquest you are now familiar with the orchestra, the families and their characteristics, the instruments and how they all sound individually and collectively. You are now ready to go to the Kimmel Center and hear the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra. Enjoy the concert!

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