Music

= DIGITAL STORY TELLING = Students must create a digital story on “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” They have to use the words: On the first day of Christmas my teacher gave to me... etc. Let students brainstorm the new lyrics which should include things they have learned from their other classes, such as math and science, History and English, class trips and other school activities. In order to refresh their memory of the melody and text, the class can sing the song. If necessary, it can be downloaded from the Web at 12days.com or Christmas Music.
 * Music:**

Their digital story should be captivating and entertaining. They are free to use their own images and pictures of items apropos for their Twelve Days of Christmas digital story. Every two weeks a different day of Christmas will be prepared. The project will take a semester. Students will work in groups of four or five.

Each day of Christmas has to be self-explanatory. Clear articulation must be audible, text must be according to your grade level, and the voice tone of the speakers must be relaxed. The groups need to add a verse recapping the story in the form of another poem.

Upon completion, students will be able to vote for their favorite digital story presentation.

Source: Teaching “Twelve Days of Christmas,” Education World: On the first day Christmas, My Teacher gave…

Osceola Davis-Smith

Eighth Graders Write "Letters to a Young Musician"

Jay Brandford **Description** This is an activity for students in an 8th grade band class as they approach the end of the academic year. They will create a dialog about the band class experience with younger students who are preparing to enter Middle School. **Skills** Reflecting on personal experiences, composing a personal statement in the form of a letter, reading out loud, effective listening and responding. **Materials** Paper and pencils, video camera and DVD creation software. **Procedures** **Assessment** Assessment is based on writing skills, effective communication and overall effort and contribution.
 * 1) Each student will compose a short, one paragraph letter to the 5th grade. The letter can be about what it's like to play in the Middle School band, advice about playing or practicing, or about something that they wish someone had told them when they were younger.
 * 2) We will videotape the students reading their letters and create a DVD from the results.
 * 3) We'll send the DVD to the Elementary School a week before we play a year-end concert there.
 * 4) After the concert, the 8th graders will have a question and answer session with the 5th graders.

Jay Brandford


 * From: Damion Fallon**

Music: "Using Music to Enhance Second Language Acquisition : From Theory to Practice" by Suzanne L. Medina, Ph.D -- Music is frequently used by teachers to help second language learners acquire a second language.

Skills: ESL students acquire vocabulary and grammar, improve spelling and develop the linguistic skill of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Materials: CDs and CD player, score with lyrics

Procedure: First, for most students, singing songs and listening to music are enjoyable experiences. Through songs, students are exposed to “authentic” examples of the second language. Furthermore, target vocabulary, grammar, routines and patterns are modeled in context.

Assessment: Rubric based on content knowledge, writing skills and effective communication.

Source: http://homepages.nyu.edu/~gag280/literacy.html

Halyna Lehki Mini Lecture-Concert (20 min.) The students in the twelfth grade will create a Mini Lecture-Concert about the development of specific sets of instruments during the 18-19th centuries. Skills Developing critical thinking, oral presentation, technology, and working in a team. Materials Computers, given websites, libraries, DVDs, CDs, and any available sources related to the topic. Procedure 1. The teacher will represent a list of instruments which were well known during the 18-19th centuries. 2. The students (divided by the teacher into teams) have to recognize instruments that are related to each other and choose their topic for one of the instrument’s sets. 3. Using computers in the library the students will do research on topics and will create a text, supporting music and visual images. 4. The students will represent their Mini Lecture-Concert in class. Assessments An assessment is based on team work and previous knowledge. Also it will be based on the student’s writing, creative, artistic, and imaginary skills.

Tim Wicks Music Grade Level: 12th

**Objective:**
 * Compose and produce original music for a one to three minute digital story

**Skills:**
 * Vocabulary, analytical, technology, listening, independent thinking and research skills

**Reference Material:**
 * Complete Guide to Film Scoring: //The Art and Business of Writing Music for Movies and TV// by Richard Davis

**Vocabulary:**
 * Film composer
 * Music Editor
 * Post production
 * Music score
 * Spotting session
 * Cue
 * Temp track
 * Master cue list
 * Timing notes
 * Sync points
 * Dubbing

**Film Composers**
 * [|http://www.quincyjones.com]


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**Procedures:**
 * Students will compose, record and produce their music independently at their music workstation.
 * Song has to be one to three minutes.
 * All styles of music are acceptable for presentation.
 * For inspiration, students should also listen to the works other Film Composers.
 * All compositions will be played in class

**Music Workstation:** **Assessment:** Comments and suggestions from teacher and classmates
 * Macintosh G5 Computer
 * MS PowerPoint
 * QuickTime
 * Pro Tools LE Software
 * Yamaha Motif Synthesizer
 * AKG Headphones
 * Genelec Studio Monitors


 * IRYNN GRACE SOMERA**

Music: Students will create a KeyNote presentation on the instruments they have in the Music Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Skills: critical evaluation, collaborative work, good communication skills, researching ability, reflection on the visit of the Music Exhibit at the Met Museum. Materials: Photos they have taken from the museum, Apple KeyNote, Macs with Internet Procedures: Students will work in groups. With the photos the students have taken at the museum, they will be able to compile a slideshow presentation on KeyNote. They will arrange their photos in such a way that they resemble photo albums; they will decide what best represents their experience on the trip. Then, a member from each group will research more information about each instrument using Google. (The placards only give them so much information.) Afterwards, the students will choose information that is comprehensively descriptive about the instruments they have chosen. The students will designate a “typist” and create bullet points on “information” slides that will correspond to a particular instrument. They will work on transitions towards the end of the project. These slide show presentations will be shown to the class letting their fellow classmates know what they took away from the experience of visiting the Music Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Importantly, they will develop an appreciation of the history and development of modern instruments. Assessment: Students will be assessed by how well each group communicates and will the end product. Comments and participation on the students' part will be considered as well. 