6th Grade Music Nov 30, 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

Present next music assignment

note: Christmas- around the world- and bi-lingual hyms and tunes

Blog: 60 words- If you could sing in another language what would it be? Explain.

7th Grade Music Nov 30, 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

Christmas through the ages...

- Mr josh will break you into groups

- Assign songs and explain, next Assignment

Note: song= history= origins

Blog: 70 words- How was your Thanksgiving break?

8th Grade Music Nov 30, 2009

Morning,

Lesson: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Introduction to Music and the influence of different human motives, and how those motives can inspire specific actions.

Class:

• WHAT WE THINK? + HOW WE FEEL? = WHAT WE DO?

- Blog Activity

- Current event project- Present

- Formal Debate using audio and visual aids to support all cases...

- Prep time

- Group research

Blog: 80 words: What holiday do you like better? Halloween or Christmas? Back your opinion up with facts.

Chorus I Dec 01, 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)

THIS ISLAND EARTH.. Kenny Loggins

My Guy
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me" vocals and movements

Christmas selection

Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4fy4D5wkb0

Musical Theater Dec 01, 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 Sketches: 2nd draft

Project and music Performance: Twas the Night Before Christmas

http://www.carols.org.uk/twas_the_night_before_christmas.htm

IMPROV

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKUyq-uCZr0&feature=PlayList&p=29CC47251A857207&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=3

Guitar I Dec 01, 2009

Morning,

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

Introduce: "7" chords

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

Lets break down the chords for This Island Earth... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

Vote on Christmas song we would like to learn...

CHALLENGE: wanna write a music song as a class?

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbzta6zmJvc

Chorus I Nov 16, 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)

THIS ISLAND EARTH.. Kenny Loggins

My Guy
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me" vocals and movements

Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkcxaMN3NRk&feature=related

Musical Theater Nov 16, 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

work on Sketches: 2nd draft due... WED nov 18th

IMPROV

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOnuGJsEV_8

Guitar I Nov 16, 2009

Morning,

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

Introduce: "7" chords

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

Lets break down the chords for This Island Earth... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MP8Gl_nqqc&feature=related

Chorus I Nov 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)

THIS ISLAND EARTH.. Kenny Loggins

My Guy
"Castle on a Cloud"
Work on "Stand by me" vocals and movements

Blog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

Musical Theater Nov 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

THIS ISLAND EARTH..Project

IMPROV

Possible an ETUDE

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

Guitar I Nov 13, 2009

Morning,

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

Introduce: "7" chords

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- Lets break down the chords for This Island Earth... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

6th Grade Music Nov 12, 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:

THIS ISLAND EARTH- Kenny Loggins

ANIMOTO Presentations

Blog: 60 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

7th Grade Music Nov 12, 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

THIS ISLAND EARTH- Kenny Loggins

Begin audio/visual timeline. Using digital interfaces, to create a decade timeline from the 1920's to the 1050's.

waltz

Blog: 70 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

8th Grade Music Nov 12, 2009

Morning,

Lesson: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Introduction to Music and the influence of different human motives, and how those motives can inspire specific actions.

Class:

• WHAT WE THINK? + HOW WE FEEL? = WHAT WE DO?

- Work on this Island Earth... Kenny Loggins

- Current event project- Supports above statement or not, using current events and situations

- Formal Debate using audio and visual aids to support all cases...

-Prep time

- Group research

Blog: 80 words: Express your opinions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsYV0gkTUC4

Chorus I Nov 11, 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=S88rkpPu8_g

Musical Theater Nov 11, 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

Work on sketch: 2nd draft

IMPROV

Possible an ETUDE

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLbCVMGw0AU

Also watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yz863yIHcg

Guitar I Nov 11, 2009

Morning,

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

Introduce: "7" chords

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- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixU3EOT9QC4

6th Grade Music Nov10, 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=5Qw6wzH31PM&feature=related

Cont. Argentina: Ceuca Music styles

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

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

ANIMOTO Presentations

Blog: 60 words- We will do this in class

7th Grade Music Nov 10, 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

Begin audio/visual timeline. Using digital interfaces, to create a decade timeline from the 1920's to the 1050's.

waltz

Blog: 70 words- write your opinions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82JiVWmzmNs

8th Grade Music Nov 10, 2009

Morning,

Lesson: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Introduction to Music and the influence of different human motives, and how those motives can inspire specific actions.

Class:
Finish any unfinished 1st quarter project presentations

Introduction:

• WHAT WE THINK? + HOW WE FEEL? = WHAT WE DO?

- Current event project- Supports above statement or not, using current events and situations

Blog: 80 words: Write your opinion on the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNjaB0DoA_g&feature=related

Chorus I Nov 9, 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=WMlG1RWXBK0

Musical Theater Nov 9, 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

Group up students by Comedy Script groups. Students need to work on revising current script. Then print and turn in 1st draft.

IMPROV: exercises they already know: Party and house, Car Tourist, Questions, News Cast, Props, King of the castle, Inspector, and Freeze and Replace.

Blog: 80 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG2u-kAA2-c

Guitar I Nov 9, 2009

Morning,

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

Introduce: "7" chords

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- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNq94ZaZ0Yk

6th Grade Music Nov 6, 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=Xu3AjfZyg6k&feature=related

Cont. Argentina: Ceuca Music styles

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

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

ANIMOTO Presentations

Blog: 60 words- We will do this in class

7th Grade Music Nov 6, 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

Begin audio/visual timeline. Using digital interfaces, to create a decade timeline from the 1920's to the 1050's.

waltz

Blog: 70 words- potential project? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiEAB0V_lZ4

8th Grade Music Nov 6, 2009

Morning,

Lesson: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Introduction to Music and the influence of different human motives, and how those motives can inspire specific actions.

Class:

• WHAT WE THINK? + HOW WE FEEL? = WHAT WE DO?

- Current event project- Supports above statement or not, using current events and situations

- Formal Debate using audio and visual aids to support all cases...

-Prep time

- Group research

Blog: 80 words: Express your opinions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa-aDMrQB0w

Chorus I Nov 5, 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=HQxHxloG854&feature=related

Musical Theater Nov 5, 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

Sketches: 30 min

IMPROV: Sound effects, tourist

Possible an ETUDE

Blog: 80 words- watch the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AxMb7u0D8g&feature=PlayList&p=F9D96681876478A7&index=0&playnext=1

Guitar I Nov 5, 2009

Morning,

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

Introduce: "7" chords

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- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG9jBQhyPtc

6th Grade Music Nov 4, 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:

Cont. Argentina: Ceuca Music styles

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

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

ANIMOTO

Blog: 60 words- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG9jBQhyPtc

7th Grade Music Nov 4, 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

Begin audio/visual timeline. Using digital interfaces, to create a decade timeline from the 1920's to the 1050's.

waltz

Blog: 70 words- How do the styles of music differ and relate from each decade to decade?

8th Grade Music Nov 4, 2009

Morning,

Lesson: How music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Introduction to Music and the influence of different human motives, and how those motives can inspire specific actions.

Class:
Finish any unfinished 1st quarter project presentations

Introduction:

• WHAT WE THINK? + HOW WE FEEL? = WHAT WE DO?

- Current event project- Supports above statement or not, using current events and situations

Blog: 80 words: Watch the following all the way through(Please listen with earphones.) Also write your 80words everyone... THAT INCLUDES RACHEL and DEREK! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBq1DQWZUt4&feature=player_embedded

Reference:

http://hubpages.com/hub/HowMusicAffectsOurThoughtsFeelingsActionsValuesTeensChoicesStandardsMoralityChastityYouthRockRollHardMetalProveListening

http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/1997/november12/teenmusic.html

Chorus I Nov 3, 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=i6XDH3k4Jd0&feature=PlayList&p=85BB443CBF7B3771&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=9

Guitar I Nov 3, 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

Blog: 80 words- Please critique yourself and how you are doing in class. Are things you need to practice? What would you like to learn more of?

Musical Theater Nov 3, 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

SKETCH TURN IN- 1st draft

Go over Sketches

IMPROV: Freeze and continue... King of the castle

Possible an ETUDE

Blog: 80 words- How are the ETUDES, Improv, and scene exercises helping you? What main points are you starting to understand?

6th Grade Music Nov 2, 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:

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

7th Grade Music Nov 2, 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- Out of all the decades we have been learning about who/what was your favorite artist? dance? style? (Your answers can be from different decades.

8th Grade Music Nov 2, 2009

Morning,

Lesson: Continue learning about how music effects human moods, relationships, and most importantly actions. Continue the Breakdown of Music in moods.

Class:
5-10 min. of Project time
PRESENT 1st quarter final projects
Work on Waltz

Blog: 80 words- No blog today