Chorus I Oct 30, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9-CS2v8wcc

Musical Theater Oct 30, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

Work on Musical breakdown with "show by show" book

Group sketches: Current events

IMPROV:

Possible an ETUDE

BLog: 80 word- Please watch the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2Rd7Cpx-Ss

Guitar I Oct 30, 2009

Morning,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G,C,E, Am,F

intro: Em
Rock Riff
Work on strum patterns

TEST

Adv: Morning Warm up
Work on finger Possions
Explore more chord based scales and progressions
Practice Bar Chords using vocal exercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning
Continue Composing new chords to choosen pieces

TEST

Blog: 80 words- Please watch the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BynUZOJc8QI

6th Grade Music Oct 29, 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. We will be moving on to South American Styles of music.

Class:

Blog:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrx5Ve7y0xM

Cont. Argentina: Ceuca Music styles

info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cueca#Today

clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA53tDJV2lE

Maybe: Animoto

No Blogs- Please Go to Mrs. Jones's room

7th Grade Music Oct 29, 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.

Class:

Blog

Recap 1st quarter

1920's-1950's Quiz

Blog: 70 words- Please watch the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu4ZuUqQZ8w

8th Grade Music Oct 29, 2009

Morning,

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
PRESENT 1st quarter final projects
Work on Waltz

Blog: 80 words- Express your opinions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GkvnikDGzE

Chorus I Oct 28, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWX9y0OODRk&feature=pyv&ad=4656621311&kw=singer

Musical Theater Oct 28, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

Work on Musical breakdown with "show by show" book

Group sketches: Current events

IMPROV:

Possible an ETUDE

BLog: 80 words- Express your opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGJyJTblg2s

Guitar I Oct 28, 2009

Morning,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G,C,E, Am,F

intro: Em
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 exercises
Jazz progressions
Drop D tuning
Continue Composing new chords to choosen pieces

Blog: 80 words- Express your opinion on the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNMiWHTXWN4

6th Grade Music Oct 27, 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. We will be moving on to South American Styles of music.

Class:

Finish "West Side Story"

BLog: Topic will be given n class

Blog: 60 words- We will do this in class

7th Grade Music Oct 27, 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.

Class:

Blog

Recap and finish the 1940's.. Quiz

Mr josh will lead a class discussion on how music has evolved from the 1920's to the late 1940's

Introduction to the 1950's- Elvis Presley

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000062/bio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU4i5gyFK1s

dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzV_0l5ILI&feature=relate

blog: 70 words- Please express your opinion on the following. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Pv83Xrh80

8th Grade Music Oct 27, 2009

Morning,

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
Work on 1st quarter final projects
Work on Waltz

Blog: 80 words- Watch the following clip and express your opinions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZpm6XgeMN8

Chorus I Oct 26, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog: watch the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HwbzOh6epU&feature=related

would you enter? express your opinions.

Musical Theater Oct 26, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

Work on Musical breakdown with "show by show" book

Group sketches: Current events

IMPROV: Alphabet speech, Narrator with 4 people, Work sounds

Possible an ETUDE

BLog: 80 words- watch the following clip and express your feelings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cr6h5fFEjI

Guitar I Oct 26, 2009

Morning,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G,C,E, Am

intro: F
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
Begin Composing new chords to choosen pieces

Blog: 80 words- Watch the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DonoXb1vHoo

what type of effects do you think he is using? Comments?

6th Grade Music Oct 22, 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. We will be moving on to South American Styles of music.

Class:

Blog:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrx5Ve7y0xM

Cont. Argentina: Ceuca Music styles

info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cueca#Today

clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA53tDJV2lE

Maybe: Animoto

Blog: 60 words- We will do this in class

7th Grade Music Oct 22, 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.

Class:

Blog

Recap and finish the 1940's.. Quiz

Mr josh will lead a class discussion on how music has evolved from the 1920's to the late 1940's

Introduction to the 1950's- Elvis Presley

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000062/bio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU4i5gyFK1s

dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzV_0l5ILI&feature=related

Blog:70 words- Please watch the following clip and express your opinions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzV_0l5ILI&feature=relate

8th Grade Music Oct 22, 2009

Morning,

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
Work on 1st quarter final projects
Work on Waltz

Blog: 80 words- Watch the following clip and express your opinions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZpm6XgeMN8

Chorus I Oct 21, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog: Please express your opinions on the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKqPPacze20

Musical Theater Oct 21, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

Work on Musical breakdown with "show by show" book

Group sketches: Current events

IMPROV: Alphabet speech, Narrator with 4 people, Work sounds

Possible and ETUDE

BLog: 80 words- If you could have a 10 minute interview with any actor in the world (dead or alive), who would it be with? Why?

Guitar I Oct 21, 2009

Morning,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G,C,E, Am

intro: F
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
Begin Composing new chords to choosen pieces

Blog: 80 words- What are somethings that you want to learn about in guitar class. More plucking? more sight reading? Tabs? Chords?

6th Grade Music Oct 20, 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. We will be moving on to South American Styles of music.

Class:

Blog: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Ramirez

Intro: Break down of countries and their native music stlyles

Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_American_music#Argentina

Argentina: Intro to : Ariel Ramirez

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWAhM8viw60

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Ramirez

Blog: 70 words- we will do this in class

7th Grade Music Oct 20, 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.

Class:
Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMcQzSUp1DI
Discuss blog with class
Intro: 1940's: Bing Crosby
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby#Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rATftJiWdkw
work on Waltz

Blog: 70 words- Watch the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kq1JQUhwVQ... express your opinion

8th Grade Music Oct 20, 2009

Morning,

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
Work on 1st quarter final projects
Work on Waltz

Blog: 80 words- Watch the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5N3vjaY2ws

why would this music focus a person?

Chorus I Oct 19, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog: Please express your opinion on the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmDGntpZC3I&feature=PlayList&p=1B9D29272841B6A6&index=0&playnext=1

Musical Theater Oct 19, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

Mr josh will lead a discussion about The Making of Miss Saigon

Work on Musical breakdown with "show by show" book

Group sketches: Current events

IMPROV: Alphabet speech, Narrator with 4 people, Work sounds

Blog 80 words- What are some of the key things that you took away from watching "The making of Miss Saigon" video?

Guitar I Oct 19, 2009

Morning,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G,C,E, Am

intro: F
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
Begin Composing new chords to choosen pieces

Blog: 80 words- Watch the following clip then express your opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biFLUTwppI8

6th Grade Music Oct 16, 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. We will be moving on to Western and Central styles of African Music.

Class:
Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx2TD2GEJuY
Mr josh will talk about current learning and present individual artist from diffrent Country's.
test: King Sunny Ade
http://africanmusic.org/artists/sunnyade.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXX6Sq1Kjc0&feature=related

begin to wrap up africa, Prep for African music test

Blog: 60 words- listen to the first few minutes following clip, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU39XGxS9MY. What types of instruments do you hear? please express your opinions.

7th Grade Music Oct 16, 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.

Class:
Blog: topic below
Discuss blog with class
Intro: 1940's: dance, SWING

clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsxtGBMQGq4

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5473f_instructional-swing-dance-steps-for_school

info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(dance)
work on Waltz

Blog: 70 words- Watch the following clip, how does this clip relate to swing? express your opinion

8th Grade Music Oct 16, 2009

Morning,

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
6th way: Music paired with a current event. Individual project and presentation
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st-6th ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Work on Waltz

Blog: 80 words- Do you think music has an effect on Teenagers? Do you think that music can help shape a persons views about a specific topic? Give me examples of how music and the average american teenager work together.

Chorus I Oct 15, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog: 70 words- express your pinions on the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8_vs5Eg8uU&feature=related

Musical Theater Oct 15, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

Mr josh is going to present: MISS SAIGON and "making of Miss Saigon"

Clips and watch

Blog: 80 words- Watch the following clip, please express your opinion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZlFa3RAjZ0

Guitar I Oct 15, 2009

Morn,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G,C,E

introduce: F and Am
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
Begin Composing new chords to choosen pieces

Blog: 80 words- Aces your playing skills. How do you feel? Are you keeping up with the class? What are some short term and long term goals?

6th Grade Music Oct 14, 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. We will be moving on to Western and Central styles of African Music.

Class:
Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx2TD2GEJuY
Mr josh will talk about current learning and present individual artist from diffrent Country's.
Intro: King Sunny Ade
http://africanmusic.org/artists/sunnyade.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXX6Sq1Kjc0&feature=related

Blog: 60 words- We are going to watch a clip as a CLASS. Then please express your opinion.

7th Grade Music Oct 14, 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.

Class:
Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMcQzSUp1DI
Discuss blog with class
Intro: 1940's: Bing Crosby
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby#Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rATftJiWdkw
work on Waltz

Blog: 70 words- We are going to watch a video clip as a CLASS. Then i would like you to express your opinion.

8th Grade Music Oct 14, 2009

Morning,

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
Class discussion on a group video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DI8r6k9wgGo
Intro to 6th way
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st-6th ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Work on Waltz

Blog: 80 words- Do you think playing music to infants will help develop stronger brain function? Any specific types of music? Explain

Chorus I Oct 13, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog: 70 words- Express your opinions on the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apY2cpfSwnY

Musical Theater Oct 13, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:

Blog: Topic Below

Discuss blog

Mr josh will lead a presentation about properly "dissecting" a musical

Work on Musical breakdown with "show by show" book

Individual sketches: Current events

IMPROV: Alphabet speech, Narrator with 4 people, Work sounds

Possibly an ETUDE

Blog 80 words- We've been exploring ETUDE's and learning about scene work. Express your opinons on what we have learned. What are your views about actors? Have they altered from before? When you watch a play or a movie scene do you notice the topics we have been working on?

Guitar I Oct 13, 2009

Morn,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G and E
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
Begin Composing new chords to choosen pieces

80 words: Please express your opinion on the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOIibQ6aIAE&feature=player_profilepage

6th Grade Music Oct 09, 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. We will be moving on to Western and Central styles of African Music.

Class:
Blog: Topic Below
Mr josh will talk about current learning and present individual artist from diffrent Country's.
Intro: King Sunny Ade
http://africanmusic.org/artists/sunnyade.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXX6Sq1Kjc0&feature=related

Blog: 60 words- Watch the following clip, express your opinions. cue to 2:15- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkemGswLwTk

7th Grade Music Oct 09, 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.

Class:
Blog:Topic Below
Discuss blog with class
Intro: 1940's: Bing Crosby
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby#Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rATftJiWdkw
work on Waltz

8th Grade Music Oct 09, 2009

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 5th way.
Intro to 6th way
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st-6th ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Work on Walts

Blog: 80 words- Write your thoughts on the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0tQY4_UUew&feature=PlayList&p=45EE5E04F9E35E21&index=0&playnext=1

Mark: http://www.spring.org.uk/2007/03/seven-ways-music-influences-mood.php

Chorus I Oct 08, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog: 70 words- Express your opinions on the following clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHLC-EimdAc

Musical Theater Oct 08, 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 musical. We will analyze a typical show and find the formula to a great musical.

Class:
Begin watching: Army community's production of West Side Story

We've been working hard!
No blog today. Instead read-up on West Side Story in you Show by Show book

Guitar I Oct 8, 2009

Morn,

Beg:
Continue morning warmups
Work on Chords A, D,G and E
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
Begin Composing new chords to choosen pieces

Blog: 80 words- Express your opinions about the following piece: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlHrRHAo-bU

6th Grade Music Oct 07, 2009

Hello 6th Grade,

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
Mr josh will talk about current learning and present individual artist from diffrent Country's.
Intro: Kwashi (Adonu Amevuvor)- Southern Ghana: Musician
http://africanmusic.org/artists/kwashi.html
dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7_TENWwGfk
Discuss

Blog: 60 words- Watch the following clip and express your opinions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF3p2FLArhY&feature=related

7th Grade Music Oct 07, 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
Refresh: George and Ira Gershwin and 1930's dance moves: Big Apple dance
1930's dance quiz
work on Waltz

Blog: 70 words- Please express your opinion about the following clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVkbxI3SZ9g

8th Grade Oct 07, 2009

Aloha,

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 5th way.
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st-5th ways realate to each other and how they Differ.
Work on Walts

Blog: 80 words- Please express your opinions on the walts that we have been learning. Do you enjoy dancing? Express how easy/difficult the move are to you.

Chorus Oct 06, 2009

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" vocals and movements

Blog: 70 words- What is your understanding of how to sing? please explain everything from breath to the resonating spots in the head

Musical Theater Oct 06, 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- We've been exploring ETUDE's and learning about scene work. Express your opinons on what we have learned. What are your views about actors? Have they altered from before? When you watch a play or a movie scene do you notice the topics we have been working on?

Guitar I Oct 06, 2009

Morning rock stars,

I was very happy after our test last week. Lets keep up the good work!

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- Lets have some fun. I would like to know the story about your favorite guitar. Did you get it for school? From a friend? What is the name of your guitar? Are you considering another? if so, why?

6th Grade Music Oct 05, 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. 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- We've learned about North African Music, and took our quiz (with notes). Mr josh will give back your papers. How important is it you make sure you take good notes?

7th Grade Music Oct 05, 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
Finish Presentation: George and Ira Gershwin
Quiz (Notes allowed)
If time allows: Intro 1930's dance moves: Big Apple dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UWFGhLfDCw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hruwaXe8Frc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Apple_(dance)

Blog: 70 words- We've been learning about music styles and dance moves from diffrent decades. If you could make your own dance style, (example: Magarena, Charleston, Electric Slide) What would it be? also what music would it be played? Please Explain your answer

8th Grade Music Oct 05, 2009

Aloha,

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 4th way.
Class Assignment
Mr. Josh will lead class Discussion on how 1st-4th ways realate to each other and how they Differ.

Blog: 80 words- Why is it when popular musicians die it really effects people? express your opinion. How does this tie into what we have been learning?