Week 3
Layers of sound
LESSON 1
As a class, perform the Mixed Bag Arrangement of Hans Zimmer's Time.
This will be recorded for the next activity.
Texture Diagram - Time
As a class create a texture diagram of Time using Google Sheets.
Label the sections and musical material being played, using correct terminology related to the concepts.
Texture Diagram - Time
In pairs, choose one section of Rush from this list.
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Bars 1-65
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Bars 66-110
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Bars 110-154
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Bars 155-192
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Bars 193-248
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Bars 249-293
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Bars 294-327
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Bars 328-341
Create a texture diagram on A3 paper, focussing on repeated patterns, changes in texture, and instrumental roles. Use the classroom texture diagram of Time as a model.
Upload a photo of your completed texture diagram to EverNote,
These texture diagrams will be combined into a single large texture diagram for Rush.
Extension
On your EverNote, answer the question:
Is there a link between the changes in texture in Techno music, and the changes in texture in Rush? What's the effect of these changes in timrbe and texture? Link to influence of Techno (sudden changes in texture and timbre)
Scaffolded Essay Question Practice
Compare how Hindson’s Rush and Zimmer’s Time use TEXTURE to create interest.
Answer in your EverNote, either typed or hand writing and uploaded as a photo.
Homework: Weekly Sight Singing
Download the Sight Singing Task.
Record an audio or video of your sight singing, and submit it to the Google Classroom submission box.
(Sight Singing example adapted from Jim Coyle)
LESSON 2
This lesson, you will practice your HSC repetoire, or work on your compositions. During this lesson, you are highly recommended to ask for peer and teacher feedback!
Near the end of the lesson (about 20 minutes to go), record a 'video-selfie' of your practice or composition draft using EverNote, on your own device or using the iPads available.
Your 'video-selfie' must answer these questions:
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What was your goal of the lesson (composition or performance)? Your goal should be specific (eg. Today I will figure out my fingering for these bars, and work on intonation.)
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How did you plan to achieve your goal?
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Did you achieve your goal, and to what extent?
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Next lesson/practice time, what will you do? What's the next step in your performance/composition?