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)

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

Listen to examples of a This Week in Music podcast. Visit http://fams.podomatic.com.

Approved & Useful Links

http://datadragon.com/day/

hhtp://www.billboard.com/bbcom/thisday/index.jsp

http://www.oldiesmusic.com/index.php

http://www.mrpophistory.com/

http://castroller.com/podcasts/TodayInMusic2/1568777-Today%20%20Music%20HistoryApril%208.%202010

http://www.angelfire.com/ab/day/april8.html

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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Instruments of the Orchestra Webquest

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APRIL MUSICIANS & SINGERS

Below is list of famous musicians and singers born in April. You are going to create a powerpoint presentation a one page, typewritten report on one of the musicians named. You must include the musician/singer's 1) full name, 2) when and where the person was born, 3) what genre of music he or she performs, 4) music for which they are famous,5) during what musical period the person composed and/or performed and what was going on in this particular music era You must include an audio clip demonstrating the Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation.

This report is due Friday, April 16, during your class time.

Franz Haydn 4/1
Francois Rachmaninoff 4/1
Marvin Gaye 4/2
Sebastien Bach 4/3
Felix Mendolssohn 4/3
Jill Scott 4/4
Muddy Water 4/4
Troy Gentry 4/5
Billie Holiday 4/7
Marian Anderson 4/9
Paul Robeson 4/9
Bessie Smith 4/15
Henry Mancini 4/16
Selena 4/16
Luther Vandross 4/20
Randall Thompson 4/21
Barbara Streisand 4/24
Ella Fitzgerald 4/25
Duke Ellington 4/29

THE C SCALE

In music, a scale is an ascending or descending series of notes or pitches from a starting note. The order is determined by the type of scale (major, minor, etc.).


Today you played the C scale using the notes of the G clef staff. Review the notes of the G clef staff at http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_help_treble_clef.htm.

Listen to the treble clef notes and the line and space notes. Copy the line and space notes, and the note names on your manuscript paper. I'll check it tomorrow in class.

In the comments section write, "I completed the assignment. Your name." Click "post comment".

MUSIC THEORY HOMEWORK

We have been learning how rhythm and melody are two very important elements of music. To understand the language of music, we must learn how to read rhythm and melody together. Today we practiced drawing the G Clef (also called the Treble Clef), and the notes of the G Clef Staff.

Complete the assignments below. Exercise #1 will help to reinforce your ability to identify the notes of the G Clef Staff. Exercise #2 will strengthen your understanding of basic rhythmic values, and may sharpen your math skills too. Shoot for 95% or higher in each exercise. Use your rhythm chart.

When you complete the exercises, click on "comment" below. In the white window write the following statement:

"I have completed both exercises. I achieved 95% or higher, and am ready for the next challenge. " Then write your first and last name, and period you have music. Click on "post comment" This will send a message to me that you completed the assignment.

1. Identify the Treble Clef Notes

http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_idtreblenotes06.htm

2. Rhythm Time Multiple Choice Quiz 001 ( Hint: The dotted half note = 3 beats)

http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_music_rhythm_time001ft.htm

Rhythm, melody, harmony and form are very basic elements of music. Today we learned the notes of the G Clef Staff. Please review those notes, and where they are on the lines and spaces of the staff. Complete the theory games on the following websites:

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU!

The purpose of this post is for you to introduce yourself to your classmates. Tell us a little about yourself. Include your name, grade, hobbies, favorite music genre (style) and why, if you have any siblings and their ages, your career goal, your favorite movie and book. Do you sing or play a musical instrument? If so, what is it? If not, why not?Tell us three positive things people say about you or that you would say about yourself (example: your smile, a talent you share with others, your honesty, your even temper, etc.). You must write 100-125 words or more for your post, and your response to at least two other students in your class(50-75 words each response). Click on the title of this post, or comments to open the window where you may respond. Write in complete sentences. Check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

This assignment is due by Friday, February 5th at 6PM.



Welcome!

Protest Poem

This week we've been studying about protest songs, reasons people protest, ways people protest, and possible consequences of protest.

Today we generated a Benjamin Franklin Protest List, the things you might think about protesting in our school. You mentioned the following:

Benjamin Franklin Protest List

1. Monotonous lunches (eating the same thing over and over)

2. The uniform policy

3. Not allowing students to wear hats

4. Homework

5. No safe water to drink

6. Dirty, locked bathrooms

7. Poor climate (temperature) control

Your assignment is to write a protest poem about one (1) issue on the Benjamin Franklin Protest List. It must be 16 lines, and include a suggestion for how the issue can be resolved intelligently, safely and peacefully. [It does not have to rhyme.]

Think of all the consequences of your protesting, and the possible consequences if you get your wish. Due: Friday, January 8. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!

Sign in the comments section below. Simply type in your name and the period you have music as follows: "Thomas Jones, 3rd period" .

WEST SIDE STORY - Day 4 Final Viewing

Today was our final viewing of West Side Story. Using complete sentences answer the questions below based on what you observed. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation.

1. Why does Tony's action (killing Bernardo) further complicate the problems between Tony and Maria?

2. Who tells Maria about what happened at the rumble?

3. In the next scene (Maria's bedroom), Tony tells Maria what happened at the rumble and they sing the song "Somewhere". What is this song about?

For lyrics go to http://www.metrolyrics.com/westside-story-lyrics.html

4. After the rumble the Jets get back together and sing "Cool". What is this song about? Why is it important for the Jets to stay "cool"?

For lyrics go to http://www.metrolyrics.com/westside-story-lyrics.html

5. Who is after Tony with a gun?

6. What is Anita's response when she discovers Tony and Maria together?

7. Anita has a change of heart. What does she do for Maria?

8. Describe what happens to Tony.

9. What is Maria's message to the Jets and the Sharks?

10. In conclusion, what is the message of this story? (3 sentences or more)

WEST SIDE STORY - Day 3 Viewing

Answer the questions below based on our day 3 viewing of West Side Story. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Answer in complete sentences.

1. What tune do the Sharks whistle as they leave Doc's drugstore? (Answer in a complete sentence.)

a) Dixie b) My Country Tis of Thee c) Gee Officer Krupke d) I Feel Pretty e)None of the previous answers

2. Why do they whistle that particular tune at that particular time?

3. Explain Maria's feelings when she sings "I Feel Pretty". (Click on, or copy and paste the link below for the lyrics.)

http://www.lyricsondemand.com/soundtracks/w/westsidestorymusicallyrics/ifeelprettylyrics.html

4. Why does Maria want Tony to stop the rumble?

5. During their mock wedding, Tony and Maria sing "One Hand, One Heart". How does the song fit this particular moment in the scene? (Click on, or copy and paste the link below for the lyrics.)

http://www.metrolyrics.com/one-hand-one-heart-lyrics-westside-story.html

6. The Rumble - Contrasted here is the peace between Maria and Tony with the song recap "Tonight", and then the Jets and Sharks and their version of a more fierce, fighting song of "Tonight". How does this help us see the problem in the story yet to come?

7. What happens when Tony tries to stop the fight? Describe in detail.

8. Why did Tony do what he did in this scene?

9. Why does Tony's action further complicate the problem between Tony and Maria?

WEST SIDE STORY - Day 2 Viewing

Reflecting on day 2 of West Side Story answer the questions below in complete sentences. Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar.

1. What happens at the dance between Maria and Tony?

2. How does Bernardo react when he sees Maria and Tony together at the dance?

3. What doe Riff challenge Bernardo to at the dance?

4. Who is Anybody? Why does she have this name?

5. How does the music and dance portray the culture of Puerto Rico in the song, "America"?

6. What is the meaning of the song "Tonight" sung by Tony and Maria?

7. What is a juvenile delinquent?

8. "Gee Officer Krupke" deals with juvenile delinquency. What are the Jets saying about juvenile delinquents throughout the song?

Use the links from the previous assignments for help.

WEST SIDE STORY

From today's viewing of West Side Story, respond to the questions below using complete sentences. Check your spelling, grammar and punctuation. Turn in your answers tomorrow as soon as you come to class. DO NOT COPY THE QUESTIONS. Simply answer in complete sentences.

For help, use the following links:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055614/plotsummary.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055614/synopsis.

1. Describe the Overture music themes and how they relate to the colors you see on the screen. (A different color appears for each song.)

2. Who is snapping fingers first in the opening scene on the playground? What does the snapping of fingers do for this whole scene? How does it add to the scene?

3. Why do you think the Jets dislike the Sharks so much?

4. How does Bernstein (the composer) combine jazz dance and ballet in the opening scene in which the two gangs are chasing each other?

5. What two gangs are chasing each other in the first scene?

6. Who breaks up the fight in the schoolyard between the Sharks and the Jets?

7. Who does Tony work for? Why is Tony working for him (i.e. what is he trying to accomplish)?

8. What ethnicity are Maria and Anita?

9. What are Maria and Anita doing when we first see them? What does Maria ask Anita to do?

10. Who is the leader of the Jets?

11. Who is the leader of the Sharks?

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?