Aloha,
Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)
"Castle on a Cloud
"Work on "Stand by me"
Pick another group song
Blog: 80 words- Notice there body posture. What do you think? anything note worthy? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtVz6uFFnmw&feature=PlayList&p=F66F6C9CFCA13933&index=19
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Musical Theater Oct 02, 2009
Aloha,
Lesson: Today we will begin looking at musicals and sets from the 1900's -1950. We will learn the proper build up to an older usical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss Blog with class
Improv: "Questions only" and "Speek with Alphabet"
Assignment: Work with "show by show" Unusual show presentations
"One short day"
Discuss a new group song
Blog: 80 words- Whats your opinion on the following clip? What can you take and use in your own personal songs? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryhslEPIUH0
Lesson: Today we will begin looking at musicals and sets from the 1900's -1950. We will learn the proper build up to an older usical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss Blog with class
Improv: "Questions only" and "Speek with Alphabet"
Assignment: Work with "show by show" Unusual show presentations
"One short day"
Discuss a new group song
Blog: 80 words- Whats your opinion on the following clip? What can you take and use in your own personal songs? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryhslEPIUH0
Guitar I Oct 02, 2009
Morning,
Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G and E
Intro: first Rock Riff
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Explore more chord based scales and progressions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning
Blog: 80 words- Guitar can be another way to express your feelings. This clip is a prime example of a person using the guitar to telling a story. Express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_i5Ca1FYko
Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G and E
Intro: first Rock Riff
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Explore more chord based scales and progressions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning
Blog: 80 words- Guitar can be another way to express your feelings. This clip is a prime example of a person using the guitar to telling a story. Express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_i5Ca1FYko
6th Grade Music Oct 01, 2009
Hello Class,
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. We will be moving on to Western and Central styles of African Music.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Intro: East African Music, Arabic music, music of India, Indonesia and Polynesia.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Mr Josh will lead a class discussion on the diffrences and simularities between Northern and Eastern African Music styles.
Blog: 60 words- Listen to this clip of real african music... Express your opinion
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNl8kIwj1_k&feature=PlayList&p=42539B4565C36007&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. We will be moving on to Western and Central styles of African Music.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Intro: East African Music, Arabic music, music of India, Indonesia and Polynesia.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Mr Josh will lead a class discussion on the diffrences and simularities between Northern and Eastern African Music styles.
Blog: 60 words- Listen to this clip of real african music... Express your opinion
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNl8kIwj1_k&feature=PlayList&p=42539B4565C36007&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21
7th Grade Music Oct 01, 2009
Good Afternoon,
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog with class
Presentation: Fred Astaire by Mr. Josh
Prep for test
Blog: 70 words- Watch the following clip and express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j02k9t4rP50
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog with class
Presentation: Fred Astaire by Mr. Josh
Prep for test
Blog: 70 words- Watch the following clip and express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j02k9t4rP50
8th Grade Music Oct 01, 2009
Happy October,
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Continue the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Intro to 3rd way.
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Blog: 80 words- How does the following clip make you feel? How does this relate to the steps that we are learning? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVT6y_gREQ
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Continue the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Intro to 3rd way.
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Blog: 80 words- How does the following clip make you feel? How does this relate to the steps that we are learning? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVT6y_gREQ
Chorus I Sept 30, 2009
Hello,
Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me"
If time permits: watch parts of Glee
Blog: 80 words- Does age matter when it comes to breathing properly? watch the following clip and express your opinon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZFZSlmNLJs
Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me"
If time permits: watch parts of Glee
Blog: 80 words- Does age matter when it comes to breathing properly? watch the following clip and express your opinon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZFZSlmNLJs
Musical Theater Sept 30, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: Today we will begin looking at musicals and sets from the 1900's -1950. We will learn the proper build up to an older usical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Improv: "Props" and "2 man scene
Class assinment using "Show by Show" book
"One Short Day
Blog: 80 words- here is a black and white clip. Please express your opinions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNwxMwEGPTw
Lesson: Today we will begin looking at musicals and sets from the 1900's -1950. We will learn the proper build up to an older usical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Improv: "Props" and "2 man scene
Class assinment using "Show by Show" book
"One Short Day
Blog: 80 words- here is a black and white clip. Please express your opinions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNwxMwEGPTw
Guitar I Sept 30, 2009
Morning,
Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G and E
Intro: first Rock Riff
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Explore more chord based scales and progressions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning
Blog: 80 words- weve explored many styles of Guitar. The following clip shows a person that has changed the meaning of riffs and style. please express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpRIYi721WE
Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G and E
Intro: first Rock Riff
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Explore more chord based scales and progressions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning
Blog: 80 words- weve explored many styles of Guitar. The following clip shows a person that has changed the meaning of riffs and style. please express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpRIYi721WE
6th Grade Music Sept 29, 2009
Afternoon,
Let be Productive today!
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. If time permits we will begin our African music and cultural studies.
Blog: Topic Below
Finish our Norther African Music Explorations
North African Music Test
Intro: East African Music, Arabic music, music of India, Indonesia and Polynesia.Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Mr Josh will lead a class discussion on the diffrences and simularities between Northern and Eastern African Music styles.
Blog: 60 words- Lets learn how to play an African Trible instrument: Slit Gongs, please watch the following video and express your opinion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN8TU1T5b2A&feature=fvw
Let be Productive today!
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. If time permits we will begin our African music and cultural studies.
Blog: Topic Below
Finish our Norther African Music Explorations
North African Music Test
Intro: East African Music, Arabic music, music of India, Indonesia and Polynesia.Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Mr Josh will lead a class discussion on the diffrences and simularities between Northern and Eastern African Music styles.
Blog: 60 words- Lets learn how to play an African Trible instrument: Slit Gongs, please watch the following video and express your opinion.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN8TU1T5b2A&feature=fvw
7th Grade Spet 29, 2009
Hello Class,
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Blog: Topic Below
Test on Duke Ellington
Learn about 1920's Dance Styles: The Charleston, Tango, Baltimore, and Shimmy
Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_(dance)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG0Q530daGhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizY&feature=PlayList&p=CC812DCE98706552&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=11
Blog: 70 words- Last class we learned about the start of the jungle sound. Jungle sound uses the rubber part of a plunger and a trumpet. If you could make your sound what would it be and what type of instrument and house hold supply would you use? BE CREATIVE
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Blog: Topic Below
Test on Duke Ellington
Learn about 1920's Dance Styles: The Charleston, Tango, Baltimore, and Shimmy
Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_(dance)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG0Q530daGhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizY&feature=PlayList&p=CC812DCE98706552&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=11
Blog: 70 words- Last class we learned about the start of the jungle sound. Jungle sound uses the rubber part of a plunger and a trumpet. If you could make your sound what would it be and what type of instrument and house hold supply would you use? BE CREATIVE
8th Grade Music Sept 29, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Continue the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Intro to 2nd way.
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st and 2nd ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Blog: 80 words- We learned last class about top entertainers and why they have sell out concerts. Blog about your favorite experiecnce durring a performance or concert.
Lesson: Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Continue the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Intro to 2nd way.
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st and 2nd ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Blog: 80 words- We learned last class about top entertainers and why they have sell out concerts. Blog about your favorite experiecnce durring a performance or concert.
Chorus I Sept 28,2009
Afternoon,
Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me"
Blog: Please watch the following clip then express your opinion. Do you think he is breathing correctly? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od3sbMeYokI
Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me"
Blog: Please watch the following clip then express your opinion. Do you think he is breathing correctly? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od3sbMeYokI
Musical Theater Sept 28, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: Today we will be taking a look at the Older styles of musicals. We will learn about the beggining of Musical theater. This will include Speekeasys, Operetta's, and touch a little bit on Bob Fosse.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Improv: "King of the Castle" and "mirror exercise"
Theater Test
"One Short Day
Blog: Please watch the following clip and express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2PAg6neH8E
Lesson: Today we will be taking a look at the Older styles of musicals. We will learn about the beggining of Musical theater. This will include Speekeasys, Operetta's, and touch a little bit on Bob Fosse.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Improv: "King of the Castle" and "mirror exercise"
Theater Test
"One Short Day
Blog: Please watch the following clip and express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2PAg6neH8E
Guitar I Sept 28, 2009
Welcome back,
Beg: Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D and G and if ready E
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning and "Foo Fighters song"
Blog: Watch the following clip and express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4
Beg: Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D and G and if ready E
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning and "Foo Fighters song"
Blog: Watch the following clip and express your opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddn4MGaS3N4
Sunday, September 20, 2009
6th Grade Music Sept 25, 2009
Good Afternoon,
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. If time permits we will begin our African music and cultural studies.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Finish our Norther African Music Explorations
Intro: East African Music, Arabic music, music of India, Indonesia and Polynesia.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Mr Josh will lead a class discussion on the diffrences and simularities between Northern and Eastern African Music styles.
Blog- 6o words- Watch the following clip and express your opinions. Do you think you couls play the Djembe? link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYJfZJCxaGg&feature=PlayList&p=A10A11BF1FFF6B60&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=8
Mahalo
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. If time permits we will begin our African music and cultural studies.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Finish our Norther African Music Explorations
Intro: East African Music, Arabic music, music of India, Indonesia and Polynesia.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Mr Josh will lead a class discussion on the diffrences and simularities between Northern and Eastern African Music styles.
Blog- 6o words- Watch the following clip and express your opinions. Do you think you couls play the Djembe? link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYJfZJCxaGg&feature=PlayList&p=A10A11BF1FFF6B60&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=8
Mahalo
7th Grade Music Sept 25, 2009
Aloha,
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Finish Presentations on Duke Ellington
Learn about 1920's Dance Styles: The Charleston, Tango, Baltimore, and Shimmy
Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_(dance)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG0Q530daG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizY&feature=PlayList&p=CC812DCE98706552&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=11
Blog: 70 words- Besides the Box step, what type of dancing what would you like to learn? Please explain why.
Have a great Weekend
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Finish Presentations on Duke Ellington
Learn about 1920's Dance Styles: The Charleston, Tango, Baltimore, and Shimmy
Link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_(dance)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG0Q530daG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRnvoBXizY&feature=PlayList&p=CC812DCE98706552&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=11
Blog: 70 words- Besides the Box step, what type of dancing what would you like to learn? Please explain why.
Have a great Weekend
8th Grade Music Sept 25, 2009
Aloha Kakahiaka,
Lesson: Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Continue the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Finish: 1st way
Intro to 2nd way.
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st and 2nd ways realate to eachother and how they Differ.
If time allows we will explore 3rd way
Blog: 80 words- What is your opinon on music and Love? Does music play any role in Love at all? Or is that just romance? Can music thrust love upon a couple? Do you even believe in music and love?
Mahalo
Lesson: Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Continue the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Finish: 1st way
Intro to 2nd way.
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st and 2nd ways realate to eachother and how they Differ.
If time allows we will explore 3rd way
Blog: 80 words- What is your opinon on music and Love? Does music play any role in Love at all? Or is that just romance? Can music thrust love upon a couple? Do you even believe in music and love?
Mahalo
Chorus I Sept 24, 2009
Hello,
Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Telphone Hour"
If Time permits we will take a look at other pieces
Blog: 70 words- Explain your Music Capibilitys... Do you know how to read music? Do you play any instrumnets? Can you sight read? What about write music? If not explin what you would like to learn...
mahalo
Lesson: Today we will begin learning our parts for our group song. We will be using the given techniques that was taught durring the 3 day breathing class. We will discuss overall performance and standards in our pieces.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Warm Up (Physically)
Warm Up (Vocally)
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Telphone Hour"
If Time permits we will take a look at other pieces
Blog: 70 words- Explain your Music Capibilitys... Do you know how to read music? Do you play any instrumnets? Can you sight read? What about write music? If not explin what you would like to learn...
mahalo
Musical Theater Sept 24, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: Today we will be taking a look at the Older styles of musicals. We will learn about the beggining of Musical theater. This will include Speekeasys, Operetta's, and touch a little bit on Bob Fosse.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Improv: "Remote story" and "King of the Castle" possibly "mirror exercise"
Mr josh will introduce "The Begging of Theater"
link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_theatre
http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical030.html
Blog topic: Please view the following Clip and express your opinion. Please explain why. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kn_ZjFNiSs&feature=related
Mahalo
Lesson: Today we will be taking a look at the Older styles of musicals. We will learn about the beggining of Musical theater. This will include Speekeasys, Operetta's, and touch a little bit on Bob Fosse.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Discuss blog as a class
Improv: "Remote story" and "King of the Castle" possibly "mirror exercise"
Mr josh will introduce "The Begging of Theater"
link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_theatre
http://www.theatrehistory.com/american/musical030.html
Blog topic: Please view the following Clip and express your opinion. Please explain why. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kn_ZjFNiSs&feature=related
Mahalo
Guitar I Sept 24, 2009
Morning Class,
Hope all went well with Mrs Bruno.
Lesson:
Beg: Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords "A" and "D"
Introduce "G" and if ready "E"
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning and "Foo Fighters song"
Blog topic: 70 words- Please express your feeling about the following clip. What can you take from the guitar perofmance? Anything stand out? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVT6y_gREQ
Hope all went well with Mrs Bruno.
Lesson:
Beg: Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords "A" and "D"
Introduce "G" and if ready "E"
Work on strum patterns
Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal excercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning and "Foo Fighters song"
Blog topic: 70 words- Please express your feeling about the following clip. What can you take from the guitar perofmance? Anything stand out? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcVT6y_gREQ
6th Grade Music Sept 23, 2009
Aloha,
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. If time permits we will begin our African music and cultural studies.
Class:
Blog: topic below
10- 20 minutes for groups
Finish all Presentations
Intro: African Music and Traditions: Northern Regions (Egyptian and Tuareg music) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Blog: 70 words- What do you know about African Music? What types of instruments do you think will be heard in a typical North African tribal song? Explain your answers
Mahalo
Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do. If time permits we will begin our African music and cultural studies.
Class:
Blog: topic below
10- 20 minutes for groups
Finish all Presentations
Intro: African Music and Traditions: Northern Regions (Egyptian and Tuareg music) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Africa
Blog: 70 words- What do you know about African Music? What types of instruments do you think will be heard in a typical North African tribal song? Explain your answers
Mahalo
7th Grade Music Sept 23, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Finish Presenting our Pictures of the 1920's
Learn about 1920's Jazz Musican: Duke Ellington
Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDQpZT3GhDg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOlpcJhNyDI&feature=related
info link: http://www.redhotjazz.com/duke.html
Blog Topic: 70 words- Mr Josh will play a clip in class. Please express and justify your opinions. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6LmSj26RRc
Mahalo
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Finish Presenting our Pictures of the 1920's
Learn about 1920's Jazz Musican: Duke Ellington
Links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDQpZT3GhDg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOlpcJhNyDI&feature=related
info link: http://www.redhotjazz.com/duke.html
Blog Topic: 70 words- Mr Josh will play a clip in class. Please express and justify your opinions. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6LmSj26RRc
Mahalo
8th Grade Music Sept 23, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Begin the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Finish: Music and the Brain
Intro: 7 ways Music influences Moods: Link: http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/03/seven-ways-music-influences-mood.php
If time Permits we will begin taking an in dept look at the 1st way.
Blog Topic: 80 words- In your own words explain what the following quote means to you
"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life". ~Berthold Auerbach
Mahalo
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Begin the Breakdown of Music in moods.
Class:
Blog: Topic below
Finish: Music and the Brain
Intro: 7 ways Music influences Moods: Link: http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/03/seven-ways-music-influences-mood.php
If time Permits we will begin taking an in dept look at the 1st way.
Blog Topic: 80 words- In your own words explain what the following quote means to you
"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life". ~Berthold Auerbach
Mahalo
Chorus I Sept 22, 2009
Hello Class,
Lesson: Today we will research possible songs for our class to perform. We will also explore other Choral groups and find our group sound.
Class:
BLOG: Topic Below
Finish watching the rest of Glee episode 2.
Catch up on all Blog entries if you have not already done so.
Research possible songs, Individually: Create a list of your top 5 songs that you would like to remake and do in our class.
If time permits:
Take a look (youtube) at the following and write a paragraph summarizing each style for the following:
- Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
- Chicago Mass Choir
- Veniki - 2008 PMEA District 9 Chorus
- Ambassadors of Harmony-2009 International Barbershop Chorus Champions
BLOG TOPIC: 70 words- Express your opinion on Mr Josh's 3 day breathing crash course. Was it helpful? Did you learn anything? Would you like to do the relaxation excerise agian? BE HONEST! haha
See you at parent night!
Mahalo
Lesson: Today we will research possible songs for our class to perform. We will also explore other Choral groups and find our group sound.
Class:
BLOG: Topic Below
Finish watching the rest of Glee episode 2.
Catch up on all Blog entries if you have not already done so.
Research possible songs, Individually: Create a list of your top 5 songs that you would like to remake and do in our class.
If time permits:
Take a look (youtube) at the following and write a paragraph summarizing each style for the following:
- Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
- Chicago Mass Choir
- Veniki - 2008 PMEA District 9 Chorus
- Ambassadors of Harmony-2009 International Barbershop Chorus Champions
BLOG TOPIC: 70 words- Express your opinion on Mr Josh's 3 day breathing crash course. Was it helpful? Did you learn anything? Would you like to do the relaxation excerise agian? BE HONEST! haha
See you at parent night!
Mahalo
Musical Theater I Sept 22, 2009
Morning,
It was nice seeing so many of you at the audutions.
Lets show Mrs Bruno what nice little angels my theater students are!
Lesson:
Today we will be focusing on the power of taking your time and Silence. Silence can make a scene flow in different directions. It can also establish the dominant presence in a scene and maintain a given essence in a scene or piece.
Class agenda:
BLOG: Topic Below
IMPROV: "Party", have 1 person set the scene then have 3 friends all enter. REMEMBER use the props and spaces in the house. Then "New Cast". Lastly, work on the "Hitchhiker". Everyone Participate and please welcome Mrs Bruno on join in a scene. :)
If finished early: Research the musical "Show boat" then write out in a paragraph a brief synopsis of the show and any awards and standouts.
Blog: In your opinion what makes a "Musical", a good Muiscal? One commonly refers to this quality as Magic.... Please define the "Magic" in a good Musical.
ALOHA
It was nice seeing so many of you at the audutions.
Lets show Mrs Bruno what nice little angels my theater students are!
Lesson:
Today we will be focusing on the power of taking your time and Silence. Silence can make a scene flow in different directions. It can also establish the dominant presence in a scene and maintain a given essence in a scene or piece.
Class agenda:
BLOG: Topic Below
IMPROV: "Party", have 1 person set the scene then have 3 friends all enter. REMEMBER use the props and spaces in the house. Then "New Cast". Lastly, work on the "Hitchhiker". Everyone Participate and please welcome Mrs Bruno on join in a scene. :)
If finished early: Research the musical "Show boat" then write out in a paragraph a brief synopsis of the show and any awards and standouts.
Blog: In your opinion what makes a "Musical", a good Muiscal? One commonly refers to this quality as Magic.... Please define the "Magic" in a good Musical.
ALOHA
Guitar I Sept 22, 2009
Aloha class,
I am unable to be with you today... Tears, haha
Don't give Mrs. Bruno a hard time!
Lesson:
Beg: Finger warm ups
Keep on Practicing the Chords "A" and "D" using the 4 beat strum (down,down,down,down)
Practice tuning your guitars
* If you have any questions ask the Advance students for help
Adv: Finger warm ups (Be sure to use each finger for each fret) NO CHEATING!
Jake, Abby, and Matt, Practice your jack johnson bar chords. Help abby get fluitiy in her
strumming, (yes abby no thumb struming, instead think "fat chef")
Matt and Jake swich off on the Blues patterns, Struming and Plucking.
Blog Topic: 70 words- Who is your favorite Guitar Maker or company? (Taylor? Martin? Gibson? Yamaha? etc...) Explain. If you dont know, look up the above and then make an educated guess
Good luck
I am unable to be with you today... Tears, haha
Don't give Mrs. Bruno a hard time!
Lesson:
Beg: Finger warm ups
Keep on Practicing the Chords "A" and "D" using the 4 beat strum (down,down,down,down)
Practice tuning your guitars
* If you have any questions ask the Advance students for help
Adv: Finger warm ups (Be sure to use each finger for each fret) NO CHEATING!
Jake, Abby, and Matt, Practice your jack johnson bar chords. Help abby get fluitiy in her
strumming, (yes abby no thumb struming, instead think "fat chef")
Matt and Jake swich off on the Blues patterns, Struming and Plucking.
Blog Topic: 70 words- Who is your favorite Guitar Maker or company? (Taylor? Martin? Gibson? Yamaha? etc...) Explain. If you dont know, look up the above and then make an educated guess
Good luck
6th Grade Sept 21, 2009
Good Afternoon,Lesson:Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do.
Class:
Blog Topic Below
Discuss our blog entry's with class (Remember while presenting you need to stand)
Re-Group and continue with our "Different Cultures project".
Get all research done, work how you will present your decade to the class.
Presentations
Final Class Discussions
BLOG TOPIC: 60 words- How do you think your groups project is going so far? Have you found anything interesting about your cultures?
Mahalo
Class:
Blog Topic Below
Discuss our blog entry's with class (Remember while presenting you need to stand)
Re-Group and continue with our "Different Cultures project".
Get all research done, work how you will present your decade to the class.
Presentations
Final Class Discussions
BLOG TOPIC: 60 words- How do you think your groups project is going so far? Have you found anything interesting about your cultures?
Mahalo
7th Grade Music Sept 21, 2009
Aloha class,
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
BLOG: Topic Below
Finish Presentations
Mr. Josh will do his presentation on 1920's Music.
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SclJ94h2oyQ
Individual assignment: Use Microsoft paint, (or a like program) and draw a picture of how you would have dressed yourself if you went out dancing during the 1920's. Remember the kind of music styles and the purity of its time.
Present
BLOG TOPIC: 70 words- Mr Josh will play a video clip. Please express your opinion on the video clip.
clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RG-pgtL4_c
Mahalo
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
BLOG: Topic Below
Finish Presentations
Mr. Josh will do his presentation on 1920's Music.
link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SclJ94h2oyQ
Individual assignment: Use Microsoft paint, (or a like program) and draw a picture of how you would have dressed yourself if you went out dancing during the 1920's. Remember the kind of music styles and the purity of its time.
Present
BLOG TOPIC: 70 words- Mr Josh will play a video clip. Please express your opinion on the video clip.
clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RG-pgtL4_c
Mahalo
8th Grade Music Sept 21, 2009
Welcome Back,
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. We will work on how you can justify any type of song with the right spin.
Class Schedule:
Blog: topic below
Group time: 10mins to refresh group presentations
Finish Presentations
If time allows: Intro: Music and the Brain (Mr josh's Presentation and Article)
Article:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070801122226.htm
BLOG TOPIC: 80 words- Music can be seen in many diffrent ways. How do you see music? in colors? Shapes? please explain
Mahalo
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. We will work on how you can justify any type of song with the right spin.
Class Schedule:
Blog: topic below
Group time: 10mins to refresh group presentations
Finish Presentations
If time allows: Intro: Music and the Brain (Mr josh's Presentation and Article)
Article:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070801122226.htm
BLOG TOPIC: 80 words- Music can be seen in many diffrent ways. How do you see music? in colors? Shapes? please explain
Mahalo
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Chorus I Sept 18, 2009
Hello,
Lesson: Today we are going to continue to cover the basics of PROPERLY singing. We will work on breathing techniques, overview of the Human "top half", and working on a clear resonant tone.
Class:
Blog
Mr. josh's breathing exercises, work closely with the diaphragm
Group warm up
Introduce 'Posture" how it works, alignment, not using "false power" shoulders
Work on our "Castle on a cloud"
Continue working on our version of our picked class song
BLOG: 70 words- We will watch parts of Glee... how do you feel about the unity that is portrayed in this show. Everyone brings something different to the overall sound. What is your one talent in our chorus group?
Mahalo
Lesson: Today we are going to continue to cover the basics of PROPERLY singing. We will work on breathing techniques, overview of the Human "top half", and working on a clear resonant tone.
Class:
Blog
Mr. josh's breathing exercises, work closely with the diaphragm
Group warm up
Introduce 'Posture" how it works, alignment, not using "false power" shoulders
Work on our "Castle on a cloud"
Continue working on our version of our picked class song
BLOG: 70 words- We will watch parts of Glee... how do you feel about the unity that is portrayed in this show. Everyone brings something different to the overall sound. What is your one talent in our chorus group?
Mahalo
Musical Theater I Sept 18, 2009
Hello all,
Lesson:
Today we will be focusing on the power of taking your time and Silence. Silence can make a scene flow in different direction. It can also establish the dominant presence in a scene and maintain a given essence in a scene or piece.
Class:
BLOG
Improv exercises, "Beat Machine" and "Remote story lines"
Continue to work on "One short day"
finish One on One discussions about solo's
Introduce Song dossiers and how to do them for song
BLOG: 70 words- Mr. Josh will show you a clip, What was the major thing that stood out in her performance? Have you seen her in other things? whats one thing that you will take from her piece and try to introduce to your personal solo?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moOamKxW844&feature=PlayList&p=44C1C50DB75C43D7&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1
Mahalo
Lesson:
Today we will be focusing on the power of taking your time and Silence. Silence can make a scene flow in different direction. It can also establish the dominant presence in a scene and maintain a given essence in a scene or piece.
Class:
BLOG
Improv exercises, "Beat Machine" and "Remote story lines"
Continue to work on "One short day"
finish One on One discussions about solo's
Introduce Song dossiers and how to do them for song
BLOG: 70 words- Mr. Josh will show you a clip, What was the major thing that stood out in her performance? Have you seen her in other things? whats one thing that you will take from her piece and try to introduce to your personal solo?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moOamKxW844&feature=PlayList&p=44C1C50DB75C43D7&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1
Mahalo
Guitar I Sept 18, 2009
Morning,
Lesson:
Beg: Finger warm ups
Basic "C" scale and introduce next scale
Continue basic 4 beat down strum
Chord "A" and "D" exercises and introduce chord "C" if ready
Med: Start with our morning warm ups
Work on all the scales that have been taught
Bar exercises together.
Maintain our blues slides, progressions, and riffs.
Mexican, and Rock Riffs
Drop D, Teach Foo Fighters song, "Ever Long"
work with Matt, Jake, and Abby- find an "on the spot song"
Blog: 70 words- Mr Josh will play a clip, Please list your opinion on the artist interpretation on how portrayed his version of the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj5gKLY5EYk
Lets Jam!
Lesson:
Beg: Finger warm ups
Basic "C" scale and introduce next scale
Continue basic 4 beat down strum
Chord "A" and "D" exercises and introduce chord "C" if ready
Med: Start with our morning warm ups
Work on all the scales that have been taught
Bar exercises together.
Maintain our blues slides, progressions, and riffs.
Mexican, and Rock Riffs
Drop D, Teach Foo Fighters song, "Ever Long"
work with Matt, Jake, and Abby- find an "on the spot song"
Blog: 70 words- Mr Josh will play a clip, Please list your opinion on the artist interpretation on how portrayed his version of the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj5gKLY5EYk
Lets Jam!
6th Grade Music Sept 17, 2009
Good Afternoon,
Lesson:
Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do.
Class:
Blog Entry
Discuss our blog entry's with class (Remember while presenting you need to stand)
Re-Group and continue with our "Different Cultures project". Get all research done, work how you will present your decade to the class.
Presentations
Final Class Discussions
BLOG: 60 words- After exploring all the different instruments in the lasts class. If you could make up your own instrument what would it be? What is the Name? How does it sound? look? Work? Be creative!
Mahalo
Lesson:
Today we will continue to develop a vast knowledge in different cultural music. We will also learn a bit of cultural music history and why they have the messages that they do.
Class:
Blog Entry
Discuss our blog entry's with class (Remember while presenting you need to stand)
Re-Group and continue with our "Different Cultures project". Get all research done, work how you will present your decade to the class.
Presentations
Final Class Discussions
BLOG: 60 words- After exploring all the different instruments in the lasts class. If you could make up your own instrument what would it be? What is the Name? How does it sound? look? Work? Be creative!
Mahalo
7th Grade Music Sept 17, 2009
hello 7th Grade,
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
BLOG
Discuss Blogs as a group
Mr. Josh will do his presentation on 1920's Music.
Individual assignment: Use Microsoft paint,(or a like program) and draw a picture of how you would have dressed yourself if you went out dancing during the 1920's. Remember the kind of music styles and the purity of its time.
Present
BLOG: 70 words- explain how you think life would be in the 1920's. Note: Limited technology no cell phones.. fast cars or Buses. etc...
Mahalo
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present. Today we will take a keen look at the 1920's.
Class:
BLOG
Discuss Blogs as a group
Mr. Josh will do his presentation on 1920's Music.
Individual assignment: Use Microsoft paint,(or a like program) and draw a picture of how you would have dressed yourself if you went out dancing during the 1920's. Remember the kind of music styles and the purity of its time.
Present
BLOG: 70 words- explain how you think life would be in the 1920's. Note: Limited technology no cell phones.. fast cars or Buses. etc...
Mahalo
8th Grade Music Sept 17, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Also we will be taking an in dept look at music and its relationship with moods in movies. How music can make one feel a certain way without actually being there.
Class:
BLOG
Discuss and present our entry's
Mr josh will present his "Movie emotions" Presentation
Assign small exercise, Make your own 30 sec movie trailer using the techniques learned in class.
Present
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjMNNpIksaI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjWOoBR8_M&feature=related cue: 5:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8IBWEGkA1E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0GisbDHABI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBDbUVXXp-U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnzbMa8Fdsw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nzd0R_OeOc&feature=related
BLOG: Name your most remembered movie theme song. Why? what was so captivating? any specifics that you would like to point out?
Good Luck
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Also we will be taking an in dept look at music and its relationship with moods in movies. How music can make one feel a certain way without actually being there.
Class:
BLOG
Discuss and present our entry's
Mr josh will present his "Movie emotions" Presentation
Assign small exercise, Make your own 30 sec movie trailer using the techniques learned in class.
Present
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjMNNpIksaI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjWOoBR8_M&feature=related cue: 5:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8IBWEGkA1E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0GisbDHABI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBDbUVXXp-U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnzbMa8Fdsw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nzd0R_OeOc&feature=related
BLOG: Name your most remembered movie theme song. Why? what was so captivating? any specifics that you would like to point out?
Good Luck
Chorus I Sept 16, 2009
Good Afternoon,
Lesson: Today we are going to continue to cover the basics of PROPERLY singing. We will work on breathing techniques, an overview of the Human "top half", and working on a clear resonant tone.
Class:
Blog
Mr. josh's breathing exercises, work closely with the diaphragm
Group warm up
Introduce 'Throat" how it works, Glottal Attacks, Dropping of jaw
Work on our "Castle on a cloud"
Begin working on our version of our picked class song
BLOG: 70 words- Mr. Josh will play a clip, please express your opinions on the clip. What stands out? is everyone on key? Notice any famous voices?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=girW7nTNnMQ
Mahalo
Lesson: Today we are going to continue to cover the basics of PROPERLY singing. We will work on breathing techniques, an overview of the Human "top half", and working on a clear resonant tone.
Class:
Blog
Mr. josh's breathing exercises, work closely with the diaphragm
Group warm up
Introduce 'Throat" how it works, Glottal Attacks, Dropping of jaw
Work on our "Castle on a cloud"
Begin working on our version of our picked class song
BLOG: 70 words- Mr. Josh will play a clip, please express your opinions on the clip. What stands out? is everyone on key? Notice any famous voices?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=girW7nTNnMQ
Mahalo
Musical Theater I Sept 16, 2009
Hello all,
Lesson: We will touch Character acting, Getting yourself into a state of mind to TRULY portray another view in a given situation. This can be applied in our Group numbers, Solo's, Scenes (both stage and Film), and other forms of performance arts.
Class:
BLOG
Improv exercises, "Narrator Story" and "Machine madness"
Work on "One short day"
One on One discussions about solo's
BLOG: 70 words- Name your favorite Musical, why? Please explain
Mahalo
Lesson: We will touch Character acting, Getting yourself into a state of mind to TRULY portray another view in a given situation. This can be applied in our Group numbers, Solo's, Scenes (both stage and Film), and other forms of performance arts.
Class:
BLOG
Improv exercises, "Narrator Story" and "Machine madness"
Work on "One short day"
One on One discussions about solo's
BLOG: 70 words- Name your favorite Musical, why? Please explain
Mahalo
Guitar I Sept 16, 2009
Morning,
Lesson:
Beg: Teach finger warm ups
Explain the basic "C" scale
Introduce basic 4 beat down strum
introduce the Chord "A" and "D"
Med: Start with our morning warm ups
Work on our first 4 scales, and then we'll introduce 2 newer scales.
Bar exercises together.
Maintain our blues slides, progressions, and riffs.
Start on our Mexican, and Rock Riffs
BLOG: 70 words- Mr. Josh will play you a video clip. Please express your feeling on this piece. How old do you think he is? older or younger than yourself? How many years do you think he has been playing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjA5faZF1A8
HE ROCKS!
Mahalo
Lesson:
Beg: Teach finger warm ups
Explain the basic "C" scale
Introduce basic 4 beat down strum
introduce the Chord "A" and "D"
Med: Start with our morning warm ups
Work on our first 4 scales, and then we'll introduce 2 newer scales.
Bar exercises together.
Maintain our blues slides, progressions, and riffs.
Start on our Mexican, and Rock Riffs
BLOG: 70 words- Mr. Josh will play you a video clip. Please express your feeling on this piece. How old do you think he is? older or younger than yourself? How many years do you think he has been playing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjA5faZF1A8
HE ROCKS!
Mahalo
6th Grade Music Sept 15, 2009
Good afternoon,
How was your Break? I hope you all made it on time... boys...
Lesson: Today we will be learning about instruments from different cultures. We will also begin to focus on Music and how it can be used in cultural ceremonies, rights of passages, and historic time lines.
Class:
BLOG
Begin research and presentations about the list of instruments listed from the last class.
Discuss what we found, and where they came from
Set groups for our 1st project... "Music and Cultures"
Begin research for project
BLOG: 60 words: Other than American, what type of music do you enjoy? Filipino? Japanese? Russian? Spanish? Please explain your answers, be prepared to share this with the rest of the class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANccgDlW8d8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyGCL4Tnf8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_nc4-xxdMA
Mahalo
How was your Break? I hope you all made it on time... boys...
Lesson: Today we will be learning about instruments from different cultures. We will also begin to focus on Music and how it can be used in cultural ceremonies, rights of passages, and historic time lines.
Class:
BLOG
Begin research and presentations about the list of instruments listed from the last class.
Discuss what we found, and where they came from
Set groups for our 1st project... "Music and Cultures"
Begin research for project
BLOG: 60 words: Other than American, what type of music do you enjoy? Filipino? Japanese? Russian? Spanish? Please explain your answers, be prepared to share this with the rest of the class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANccgDlW8d8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyGCL4Tnf8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_nc4-xxdMA
Mahalo
7th Grade Music Sept 15, 2009
Hello 7th grade,
I Believe all computer should be able to catch internet through wireless connections, Be sure to thank Mr. Mike if you see him.
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present.
Class:
Blog Entry
Discuss our blog entry's with class (Remember while presenting you need to stand)
Re-Group and continue with our "Generations project". Get all research done, work how you will present your decade to the class.
Presentations
Final Class Discussions
BLOG: 70 words- When you hear the word Jazz, what comes to mind? Any instruments? Beats? particular songs? Please explain
Have a good day
I Believe all computer should be able to catch internet through wireless connections, Be sure to thank Mr. Mike if you see him.
Lesson: We will continue learning how music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present.
Class:
Blog Entry
Discuss our blog entry's with class (Remember while presenting you need to stand)
Re-Group and continue with our "Generations project". Get all research done, work how you will present your decade to the class.
Presentations
Final Class Discussions
BLOG: 70 words- When you hear the word Jazz, what comes to mind? Any instruments? Beats? particular songs? Please explain
Have a good day
8th Grade Music Sept 15, 2009
Morning,
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. We will work on how you can justify any type of song with the right spin.
Class:
Blog
Regroup, and continue to do research on your specific verb. Work on the presentation and how you will justify your answers.
Presentations
Class discussion
BLOG: 80 words: Whats your favorite commercial? why? what is the background music to that commercial? Does the music have a definite difference on the outcome of the commercial?
Good Luck
Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. We will work on how you can justify any type of song with the right spin.
Class:
Blog
Regroup, and continue to do research on your specific verb. Work on the presentation and how you will justify your answers.
Presentations
Class discussion
BLOG: 80 words: Whats your favorite commercial? why? what is the background music to that commercial? Does the music have a definite difference on the outcome of the commercial?
Good Luck
Chorus I Sept 14, 2009
Good Afternoon,
it was good seeing a few of you through the weekend... It looked like everyone was having fun during teen night. :)
Lesson: Today we are going to cover the basics of PROPERLY singing. We will work on breathing techniques, an overview of the Human "top half", and working on a clear resonant tone.
Class:
Blog
Warm Up
Mr. josh's breathing exercises, work closely with the diaphragm
Explain everyday group warm up
Introduce 'Vocal Chords" how it works
Work on our "Castle on a cloud"
Discus and finish picking our song
BLOG: 70 words- Think of the youngest person you know... Preferably a baby... How do they cry? do they scream? yell? use short breaths? long breaths? how are their body movements while crying?... please explain your answers...
No glee today sorry... haha
mahalo
it was good seeing a few of you through the weekend... It looked like everyone was having fun during teen night. :)
Lesson: Today we are going to cover the basics of PROPERLY singing. We will work on breathing techniques, an overview of the Human "top half", and working on a clear resonant tone.
Class:
Blog
Warm Up
Mr. josh's breathing exercises, work closely with the diaphragm
Explain everyday group warm up
Introduce 'Vocal Chords" how it works
Work on our "Castle on a cloud"
Discus and finish picking our song
BLOG: 70 words- Think of the youngest person you know... Preferably a baby... How do they cry? do they scream? yell? use short breaths? long breaths? how are their body movements while crying?... please explain your answers...
No glee today sorry... haha
mahalo
Musical Theater I Sept 14, 2009
Morning,
Durring the weekend i could not stop thinking about this class... Ready to work? haha
Lesson: We will be exploring sensory details in your improv scenes. We will go over exercises that will push our visual creativity and our imaginary circumstances.
Class:
Discuss solo songs
Improv: "Hitchhiker" and possibly "Dating Game"
Warm ups
Work and assign all parts for "One Short Day"
BLOG: 70 words- Mr josh will play a clip in class. Write your opinion on the piece, also a few things that you have learned from studding the video clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXS0nEOx_20&feature=PlayList&p=23CA31465B2182F0&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3
Mahalo
Durring the weekend i could not stop thinking about this class... Ready to work? haha
Lesson: We will be exploring sensory details in your improv scenes. We will go over exercises that will push our visual creativity and our imaginary circumstances.
Class:
Discuss solo songs
Improv: "Hitchhiker" and possibly "Dating Game"
Warm ups
Work and assign all parts for "One Short Day"
BLOG: 70 words- Mr josh will play a clip in class. Write your opinion on the piece, also a few things that you have learned from studding the video clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXS0nEOx_20&feature=PlayList&p=23CA31465B2182F0&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3
Mahalo
Guitar I Sept 14, 2009
Welcome Back,
I hope you had a great weekend.
I've decided to break the class into 2 different groups. beg and Med, we will discuss this in class...
Lesson:
Beg: Teach finger warm ups
Explain the basic "C" scale
Finish our tuning Exercises
If time allows introduce the Chord "A"
Med: Start with our morning warm ups
Work on our first scales from last week, and then well introduce 2 newer scales.
finish our bar exercises together.
Maintain our blues slides, progressions, and riffs.
Blog: 70 words- What is your favorite type of guitar playing... Heavy metal? accoustic? Alternative? etc. please explain your answer.
Lets have a great week!
I hope you had a great weekend.
I've decided to break the class into 2 different groups. beg and Med, we will discuss this in class...
Lesson:
Beg: Teach finger warm ups
Explain the basic "C" scale
Finish our tuning Exercises
If time allows introduce the Chord "A"
Med: Start with our morning warm ups
Work on our first scales from last week, and then well introduce 2 newer scales.
finish our bar exercises together.
Maintain our blues slides, progressions, and riffs.
Blog: 70 words- What is your favorite type of guitar playing... Heavy metal? accoustic? Alternative? etc. please explain your answer.
Lets have a great week!
Friday, September 11, 2009
6th Grade Music Sept 11, 2009
Good afternoon,
Lesson: We will gain a strong knowledge on how to dissect a piece and figure out where that specific piece originated. We will also investigate native instruments and its sounds.
BLOG: (50 words) Mr josh will play you a song. What culture do you think this song is from? Is there any instruments that give you any clues? What does this make you think of when listening?
ANSWER: Brazilian Music... Sérgio Mendes
*Discuss Blog in class
*On a seperate piece of paper: Define where each of the following instruments come from...
-Sheng -guitarrone - Muzzar Riq
-Shofar -T'rung Xylophone - Sitar
-Gu Zheng - Bullroarer - Kemenche
* Introduce Project 1
mahalo
Lesson: We will gain a strong knowledge on how to dissect a piece and figure out where that specific piece originated. We will also investigate native instruments and its sounds.
BLOG: (50 words) Mr josh will play you a song. What culture do you think this song is from? Is there any instruments that give you any clues? What does this make you think of when listening?
ANSWER: Brazilian Music... Sérgio Mendes
*Discuss Blog in class
*On a seperate piece of paper: Define where each of the following instruments come from...
-Sheng -guitarrone - Muzzar Riq
-Shofar -T'rung Xylophone - Sitar
-Gu Zheng - Bullroarer - Kemenche
* Introduce Project 1
mahalo
7th Grade Music Sept 11, 2009
Morning,
Today's Lesson: How music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present.
Blog: (70 words): If you could start a band what kind would it be? Rock? Pop? Rap? Alternative? Techno?... explain why.
*Discuss blog
*Mr. Josh will present the Music Timeline... then Discuss
*Introduce project 1
Have a great day
Today's Lesson: How music influences actions in the world and vice-versa. We will do this by looking at the overall arc of music through the years, starting with the 1920's to present.
Blog: (70 words): If you could start a band what kind would it be? Rock? Pop? Rap? Alternative? Techno?... explain why.
*Discuss blog
*Mr. Josh will present the Music Timeline... then Discuss
*Introduce project 1
Have a great day
8th Grade Music Sept 11, 2009
Morning,
Today were learning: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions.
Blog: 80 words: Who is your favorite music artist? why? take a lyric (sentence or two) example from one of their songs and explain what you like this set of lyrics.
*Article discussion: http://www.positivemusicassociation.com/resources/article_lijequist1.htm
*introduce project 1
Have a good day
Today were learning: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions.
Blog: 80 words: Who is your favorite music artist? why? take a lyric (sentence or two) example from one of their songs and explain what you like this set of lyrics.
*Article discussion: http://www.positivemusicassociation.com/resources/article_lijequist1.htm
*introduce project 1
Have a good day
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Chorus Sept 10, 2009
Chorus,
We will be looking further into types of choral groups, we will see a clip on the "countie winners" from the show Glee. Discuss our view and vision for our own ARA style. I then begin invidual evaluations and place everyone in there propper spot in the overall group posistion. If time permits i will teach our normal vocal warm ups.
Blog: TBA
thanks
We will be looking further into types of choral groups, we will see a clip on the "countie winners" from the show Glee. Discuss our view and vision for our own ARA style. I then begin invidual evaluations and place everyone in there propper spot in the overall group posistion. If time permits i will teach our normal vocal warm ups.
Blog: TBA
thanks
Theater Sept 10, 2009
Morning,
Today we will be finsh loging into our personal blogs. We will then be working on some excerices that will help with our Improv. I would like to then use those new tooks on the "News" improv, also possibly the "Hitch Hiker" excercise. If time Permits we will break down parts and lear or first group number.
Blog: Discuss our picked songs, and why
Mahalo
Today we will be finsh loging into our personal blogs. We will then be working on some excerices that will help with our Improv. I would like to then use those new tooks on the "News" improv, also possibly the "Hitch Hiker" excercise. If time Permits we will break down parts and lear or first group number.
Blog: Discuss our picked songs, and why
Mahalo
Guitar I Sept. 10, 2009
Morning,
Today you will introduced the basic warm-ups. Guitar Anatomy, Hand flexes, 4 beat strum, and the chords A and D.
Blog Entry will be discussed in class.
Have a great day
Monday, September 7, 2009
Aloha and Welcome Students
Aloha,
I would like to first say welcome back to school. I hope you had an amazing summer. I am very excited to get to know each one of you and look forward on a productive yet delightful year.
Now straight to business! Haha
Everyday you come to class; you will start the lesson by writing a blog (at least 100 words) about a topic specified by me. Please note these blogs will not be graded on punctuation, but instead on how well your blog pertains to the given topic. All blogs will follow the ARA code and will note have any profanity of any kind. This is also a way for you student to keep in touch with me, any questions? Problem’s regarding class? Or you found something supplemental to learning? Please feel free to comment on my blogs.
We will be a GREEN class.
I will limit my paper assignments, if we can use technology we will. So yes this means you need to bring your laptops to all class sessions. Want to check grades? visit online http://www.engrade.com/joshuaduhaylonsod
Below are my class Syllabus’. My syllabus outlines rules, what’s expected, what you will learn, and the Grading System. If you would like a personal copy please leave your e-mail in your class’s blog comment box.
1st assignment: Create a Blogger account, and begin your first entry (topic will be given in class)
Mahalo,
Mr. Joshua Duhaylonsod (Mr. Treble Clef)
I would like to first say welcome back to school. I hope you had an amazing summer. I am very excited to get to know each one of you and look forward on a productive yet delightful year.
Now straight to business! Haha
Everyday you come to class; you will start the lesson by writing a blog (at least 100 words) about a topic specified by me. Please note these blogs will not be graded on punctuation, but instead on how well your blog pertains to the given topic. All blogs will follow the ARA code and will note have any profanity of any kind. This is also a way for you student to keep in touch with me, any questions? Problem’s regarding class? Or you found something supplemental to learning? Please feel free to comment on my blogs.
We will be a GREEN class.
I will limit my paper assignments, if we can use technology we will. So yes this means you need to bring your laptops to all class sessions. Want to check grades? visit online http://www.engrade.com/joshuaduhaylonsod
Below are my class Syllabus’. My syllabus outlines rules, what’s expected, what you will learn, and the Grading System. If you would like a personal copy please leave your e-mail in your class’s blog comment box.
1st assignment: Create a Blogger account, and begin your first entry (topic will be given in class)
Mahalo,
Mr. Joshua Duhaylonsod (Mr. Treble Clef)
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