Advanced Orchestra (7)-2019-2020 Assignments

Please fill out the survey to help me plan for next year, should we go into Distance Learning again. Make your voice heard!

CHOOSE YOUR OWN!
Calling All Mu(s)zoids! Share your music with the world! Do something MUSICAL, ANYTHING MUSICAL! Be CREATIVE and MUSICAL MU(S)ZOIDS. ^_^ If you're unsure, just email me. I will most likely say yes. Make it be substantial, not a 5 second bit.

THINK OF THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR CREATIVE PROCESS.
- There are so many ways to make music, to play music, to be creative. There is not just one way. EVER. FOR ANYTHING.
- Be brave, be fierce, and be creative in your music making.
- Be able to navigate different music programs: either use the ones I've showed you or something else that you've found on your own!
- I encourage independent thinking and learning - if you're not sure if you'll be allowed to do something, tell me your ideas and suggestions. Most of the time I will say yes to it and maybe add some suggestions. If I say no, I will give you a reason why.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR AWESOMENESS!
1. You will need to attach your work to this assignment. These can be different formats: video file, written work, soundtrap, audio file, noteflight (or other notation platform) file, pdf, a link to etc...etc...
2. If you're working with other people, please write in the private comment who you're working with.
3. Most of the time, you'll have to save your work onto Google Drive first, then attach it to this assignment, then turn it in.

I think a lot of you forgot to do the MusicFirst Assignment because it wasn't put in here (in the assignments area). Please check your email and search for "MusicFirst Login" and use that login email and do the assignments in there. If you've already done this, I got it already, and THANK YOU!!! ^_^ If you haven't please go on and do them - there are 2 short assignments.
1. Finger Chart quiz - ONLY for your instrument.
2. Sight Reading Factory - You choose the level and time signature when you get to the sight reading portion. ^_^

PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR INSTRUMENTS AT JMS
JUNE 2, 2020
8AM - 3:30PM

OK..... LAST CHANCE if you want to participate. I can take recordings up to Friday, 3pm. If you need access with SmartMusic or the Seven Nation Army IN SmartMusic, EMAIL ME.

You will need 2 devices. 1 to listen to the Smartmusic Track, and 1 to record you!

*** IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS***

*BEGINNING....

Set the SmartMusic Track to have a 12 beat count off. Check out the file in the attached Google Folder if you're not sure what I'm talking about. Metronome marking should be at 124.

(1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, CLAP, 1, 2, 3, SNIFF, PLAY/or rest depending on your part)

CLAP = YOU MUST CLAP WITH THIS 4TH BEAT
SNIFF = SNIFF or BREATHE ON THIS 4TH BEAT
PLAY = PLAY or REST & COUNT, this depends on what part you're playing.

*ENDING....

After you play the last note, freeze for 3 sec., no noise, then bow/pose, then turn off camera. Don't rush the end. I know it feels awkward to do all these, but when you rush YOU'LL DEFINITELY look awkward. So... pretend you're A ROCK STAR! 'cause you are! ^_^

Here are the instructions for making your video:

1. Dress up - in whatever makes you happy when you see YOU in the video, in public.
2. Background: plain and distraction-free
3. Audio: The room you record in should be quiet for the best audio
4. Audio: Use an external microphone if possible
5. Video: HD is the best format for picture quality
6. Video: Use horizontal orientation
7. Video: frame yourself so we can see your face clearly lit and your instrument and both hands
8. Wear headphones/earbuds to hear the Smartmusic Track, DO NOT LET SMARTMUSIC PLAY THROUGH SPEAKERS WHILE YOU ARE RECORDING YOUR INSTRUMENT! ONLY ON YOUR HEADPHONES!
9. Count off and clap with the SmartMusic Track (1,2,3,CLAP, 1,2,3,SNIFF (Can we make this breath for wind players?), Play)
10. Smile and enjoy yourself!
11. Check your recording and make sure that the sound and video has been captured the way you want it.
12. Save your completed video and send to me via Google Folder (see attached). Your file needs to be labeled: name & instrument.

Thank you to those of you who returned your textbooks!

If you have NOT turned in you textbooks and library books, please do the following.
1. Drop them off in front of the main office between 9am to 1pm beginning Wednesday May 27 to Friday May 29.
2. Please place them in a bag with a paper that lists your name, grade level, and 4-digit ID (if you know it).
3. Place bag on Cart, then fill out the log on the clipboard.
4. Make sure you are using protective gears (masks, etc.) when you deliver books.

THANK YOU!!!! Mu(s)zilla Minwary ^_^

Hey Rick Rollers!! This is just a duplicate for everything I've emailed you already.

WE ARE not doing Acapella. I did a test run on my own, and it's a mess.... Please only play the first verse and the first chorus. After you play the last note, freeze for 3 sec., no noise, then bow/pose, then turn off camera. Don't rush the end. I know it feels awkward to do all these, but when you rush YOU'LL DEFINITELY look awkward. So... pretend you're A ROCK STAR! 'cause you are! ^_^

You will need 2 devices. 1 to listen to the guide track, and 1 to record you.

Here are the instructions for making your video:

1. Dress up - in 80's clothes if you have it!
2. Background: plain and distraction-free
3. Audio: The room you record in should be quiet for the best audio
4. Audio: Use an external microphone if possible
5. Video: HD is the best format for picture quality
6. Video: Use horizontal orientation
7. Video: frame yourself so we can see your face clearly lit and your instrument and both hands
8. Wear headphones/earbuds to hear the reference track
9. Listen to the reference recording, play with the melody. If you want to listen to the reference recording and play the harmony instead, GO FOR IT! I just don't have the letters for it.
10. Smile and enjoy yourself!
11. Please check your recording against the original so you know how it sounds. ^_^
11. Save your completed video and send to me via Google Drive (see attached) - needs to be labeled: name & instrument/dance/singing. And yes, you may submit multiple recordings. I'll have one in there on Monday so you can see what I do.

Let me know if you have any questions. Please submit video recordings by Tuesday, anytime. Thanks everyone! This is gonna be super fun!

Fill out the form and choose 1 from below and MAKE IT MEANINGFUL TO YOU!!!
Play a Rick Roll
Play "Seven Nation Army"
Choose an old recording
Nothing - cause I'm so stressed & overwhelmed

CALLING 8th GRADERS!!!!!
Soo... It sounds like the 8th graders planning the promotion would like us to play something at our virtual promotion.
Since you didn't have an idea of what you wanted to play besides Rick Rolling everyone... here are some choices.
Remember that you have only about 2 weeks to record this so that we can get it into post production, so choose based on what you like as well as what you have time for!!!
I'm not sure what they're going to use the music for, but plan on for the background music for when your names scroll (this one can be sweet or upbeat) or the recessional (this one should be upbeat).

ACAPELLA APP!
Create your own recording or collaborate with friends.
It's short and sweet - no more than 30 seconds.
You can sing, you can dance, you can play any instrument!
BUT..... you MUST produce your own sounds, not other people's recordings. ^_^
Below are the links to the app on google play and the app store.

SMARTMUSIC PROGRAM
Go to SmartMusic and do the assignment in there.
-Practice and explore as much as you want
-THE ASSIGNMENT: practice, record (you can do multiple takes), and "SUBMIT" the best recording of the scale I've assigned.
-If there is music you'd like to play and you found it in SmartMusic, please comment below. I'd love to hear what you've found!

DIGITAL CONCERT HALL by Berlin Philharmonic - Concert Report
GO TO https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/news
"REGISTER" with your sgusd.net account. It should only ask you for your name, email, and password. Then you should be able to watch any of the concerts.

Choose and listen to 2 performances with the following criteria:
- Same piece
- Different orchestras
Compare and contrast the 2 performances:
- What did you like about each one?
- What did you NOT like about each one?
- Did you notice how the conductors conducted? Which one was clearer? Why?
- Which was more musical? What makes you say that?
- Which was more accurate? How was it more accurate?
- Which one did you prefer and why?
*Click on the google docs below to open up your assignment. Write in that google docs. Come back to this assignment page and "turn in."

WHAT is this? It's like a lesson with me and 5 students.
Is it REQUIRED?
- To fill out the form - YES - this is in place of your weekly question
- To say yes on the form - NO
You'll see what I mean when you open up the form. ^_^

1. Practice
2. Practice
3. Perform
4. Perform again
5. Rinse and Repeat steps 1-4 (this was just me being funny... a few of your were wondering...) ^_^
6. For more info.... check out the Google Slides from April 20 post.

Basically.... "How ARE you?"
Please be honest.

Make a commentary of what it might be like for a musician right now. Think and reflect on the pros and cons. Open up the google docs for the specifics.
1. Work with your friends.
2. Divide the RESEARCH
3. DISCUSS what you found
4. Write what you found - 2-4 paragraphs

I need help with getting the music and videos to be stitched together for a "performance" video, much like the video I sent out to you during your giant break. haha Can any of you do something like that, or know anyone who knows how to do that? Thanks! ~Mrs. M

Please complete the survey. It's SUPER easy. I'm sorry this is not at a normal Monday/Tuesday 9am assignment post.

1. Find your favorite piece of music. No, it doesn't have to be something we've played.
2. Practice it! It's an OFFLINE ACTIVITY!!!! 😱😱 It's SUPER important that you remember to go OFFLINE! Both for your eyes, but more importantly for your brain. Personally, I'm already tired of the screen.
3. Click on the Flipgrid link below and record! Record between 30-90 sec. Yes, it's a super short one! Be sure I can hear your beginning and ending clearly, not cut-off by the video. This means you have to figure out what section you want to play.
4. If you're not satisfied with your recording, repeat steps 2 & 3.
If you're not sure how to do flipgrid, click on the "Getting Started" video.

*IMPORTANT: CLICK OPEN THE GOOGLE SLIDES FIRST FOR INSTRUCTIONS!

1. If you haven't done so, go on Soundtrap and login with Google - your sgusd.net account.
2. Open a new music project on Soundtrap.
3. Add a melodic loop starting on bar one. (I choose to make my own with strings sound, instead of using the prerecorded ones)
4. The second loop should be primarily rhythmic (drums or kits). This should begin at the start of bar three (I started it on bar 5, and I created my own super simple harmony as the second loop)
5. The third loop adds harmony to the track, and should be chosen from the piano or guitar filter. This should also begin at bar three. (I chose to do the 3rd loop as a rhythmic one and at bar 9)
6. The last loop of this section should be another melodic loop starting at bar five, possibly higher in pitch to cut through the other tracks. (I chose to do the 4th loop as another rhythmic loop that goes well with the other rhythmic loop)

Some notes...
- Save and create a title for your work
- It does take a little while for the program to save your work because it has to "mix" your sounds.
- Be patient both with the program AND yourself.
- This assignment is not meant to be completed quickly. IF you did, you might want to think about what you're trying to express.

The link below is what I made as an example. I've used the above instructions, but changed it a bit to suit what I wanted to do. Be creative, express what you feel.

What was the most fun thing you did at home?

Hello everyone! Here's your first assignment. It's super easy! Please fill it out so I know how to proceed with the curriculum.
Have a great weekend!
~Mrs. Minwary

Due on Friday, 11:59pm