June 4th concert

The time of the concert will be 7 pm.  Call time for students will be 6 pm, they need to be early to get organized, warm up, and run through some music.  I would like all students to wear black pants (no jeans please) with dark socks and shoes.  A light plain coloured t-shirt (no logos please).   The cost for the concert will be $5 and it will be about an hour and a half long.  

If you have any further questions please email me. 

NEW DATE FOR CONCERT

The date of the concert is now Monday June 4th (time TBA).  We had to change the date due to a conflict with some of the staff.

End of Year Concert :) and test

We will be having a year end concert to show off everything you have learned for far this year.  It will be held Thursday May 31st in the evening (time will be announced at a later time) in the gym.  

I hope to see you all there :) 

You will be having a music test during one class in May.  It will be short and included everything you already know (it wont be anything to worry about).  It will include the treble and bass clef, naming of the lines and spaces for both clefs, rhythms (what notes is worth what number of beat(s)), rests, and a passage of music for your own instrument.  Everyone must also be able to play the concert Bb scale. 

When we have the test depends on how much more work is need on our pieces for the concert.  If you have any concern please come and see me for extra help and theory sheets. 

Folk Music Assignment

Each student has chosen a folk song from Newfoundland to do their assignment on.   I am only able to give one music class in the computer lab so most of the work will be done at home.  Each class has their due date written on their assignment sheet.

Grade 8 Folk Music Project

“Musical literacy is the ability to understand a wide variety of music as it occurs within a broad range of contexts.   It refers to one’s ability to make meaning out of musical experiences and to use music as a means of personal expression.  It means understanding the organization of music across time and place, the conventions and cultural characteristics of music, and its role in the lives of people.   It means knowing enough about music to function with a certain amount of musical independence and knowing enough about music to value it in one’s life.” (Wiggins, p.3)

You will choose a traditional/ folk song from Newfoundland and research its origins (where it came from).  

Everyone must write an essay that will be two pages (double spaced) in length.  Along with your essay you will also prepare one of the following: a poster, a brochure, or a presentation on the findings of your essay.  Give a brief background about your country and using the questions below as a guide to tell me about the music of your country.  

What is the story behind your piece?

What instruments can you hear in your piece?

How many phrases/ verses can be identified in this song?

Are all phrases/ verses the same length?

Are any of the phrases alike?

What rhythms are used in your piece?

Can you hear what metre your folk song is in 3/4, 4/4, or something else?

Essay 20 marks

Presentation/ Poster/ Brochure 15 marks

DUE DATE: ______________________________

Listening Journals

I'm starting to introduce listening journal in music class.  We will be listening to and watch video of popular and classical music.  As we listen to the piece we will be talking about the elements of music, lyrics and in some cases the video.  Students will also be completing some listening at home.  They have a work sheet to complete when doing the listening.  

We will not be doing this every music class, we still having theory to complete and playing.  

Welcome Back

I know it's a little late... but Happy New Year :D

This month in music class we have composed a rhythm exercise and have completed a number of theory sheets.  I hopefully will be getting the new music I ordered in the next few days and we will be starting music for our year end concert :D

I will be compiling the term 2 marks shortly and be contacting those grade 8s who are at risk of a failing grade.

If you have any questions please call or email me.

Instrument Parties :D take 2

Alright everyone lets try this again shall we...

If you need help on your instrument at all (meaning you can't play one note) come in at lunch. 

Flutes are Tuesday Oct 25
Clarinets are Wednesday Oct 26
Trumpets are Thursday Oct 27
Trombones are Friday Oct 28
Percussionist are Monday Oct 31
Tuesday Nov 1 will be anyone who needs help.  If you can't make your day please come and let me know and we'll work something out.