7th Grade - Homework 2010
Homework for May 17
Students should have completed their research packets for the Protest Song Analysis Project (packet is attached below) by today in class. The final draft of their Protest Song Analysis is due at the end of class on Friday (5/20), and can be either typed or written. |
| Attachments:
Protest Song Analysis - Model.pdf
Protest Song Notecatcher.pdf
Homework for April 29
Today is the last day for any students to bring in their own protest songs for the research project. Students should make sure they are prepared for a Rhythm Bs Quiz on Friday, May 6. Attached is the Rhythm Bs sheet which was completed and checked in class. |
| Attachments:
Rhythm Bs.pdf
Homework for April 1
All blues songs revisions are due by Tuesday, April 5 to be entered in on this Expedition's grade. Next week, students should come prepared to record their blues songs and perform either "Grenade" or "Give Me One Reason." I strongly recommend that every student air-play through the music each day this weekend in preparation! |
Homework for March 11
Students must complete the first draft of their blues song melody for next Tuesday (March 15). For students going on the fieldwork Tuesday morning, blues songs will be collected before students leave for fieldwork. Melody sheet is attached. |
Homework for March 1 & 4
On March 1, students will continue taking notes on the origins of blues songs, and will begin writing lyrics to their own blues song based on Chains. Students that are absent should print out the lyrics sheet attached and complete their own lyrics to be reviewed in class on March 4 (the 4 guidelines for lyrics are on the sheet). On March 4, students will work on the G blues notes and begin constructing melodies for their songs. Students that are absent should print out the melody sheet attached and complete their own melody to be reviewed in class the following week. |
Homework for February 15 & 18
Students will be assessed on their improvisations on 2/15, and can prepare for the assessment by reviewing the Blues Scale ahead of time and "planning" possible improvisations. For homework, students must compile their notes on the blues (I. Definition, II. Listening and Beats, and III. Improvisation) for an in-class writing on Friday, 2/18. There is no homework assigned over the break. |
Homework for February 8 & 11
This week we will be putting together our first arrangement of De Blues in small groups and as a class, including (1) Tune, (2) Solo 1, (3) Improvisations, and (4) Background Parts! Most of class time will be spent giving students time to practice improvising. At home, students should make sure they have all their notes written down for the Tune, Solo 1, and Background parts and air-practice the patterns. We will be moving quickly! |
Homework for January 25 & 28
Students will be recording De Blues (Tune and Solo 1) in class on Tuesday (701, 702, and 704) or Friday (703), and should air-practice their finger patterns at home. |
Homework for January 18 & 21
Students are preparing for their first recording of this expedition to take place on January 25. Students will record De Blues, both the Tune and Solo 1, with attention to correct notes, steady beat, and articulation. Any students who have not yet completed writing in the note names for Solo 1 must do so by January 21 to earn credit. Over the weekend, students should air-play the songs for their recording and write in any notes that will help them when they play. |
Homework for January 14
In class Friday, we will continue working on playing De Blues with fluency and speed. Students will be handed out a music sheet with all the parts of De Blues, and must write the note names to the lines of "Solo 1" by Tuesday. In addition to the music to "De Blues", students should have their fingerboard maps and blues notes with them each day of the expedition. Blank fingerboard maps are attached below, if you have lost yours. |
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