Weekly outline

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  • Term One Week Two

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING modern music theory


    Kia ora Year 10 Music

    I hope you enjoy this year as you learn a range of musical skills and styles and continue to develop your work on an instrument.

    This year we will be covering a range of topics - from music history (including NZ Music in May for New Zealand Music Month), music theory, performance and more.

    In Term One we will start by revising some key musical elements that we must be very familiar with - that being beat/rhythm/tempo and pitch. After that, we will begin studying a style of music that has influenced a lot of what you hear today - the Blues.

    Mr Picot will continue teaching group instrument lessons this year but it will now happen during class time. After you have selected your instrument to develop this term, you will be sent the timetable for your lessons.


    Activities

    • Introductions and getting to know each other
    • Rhythm exercise
    • Vocal exercise
    • Revision on musical elements


    Success criteria - you can/have

    • Name everybody in the class!
    • Create a four bar repeating rhythmic pattern
    • Describe and identify examples of beat, rhythm, tempo and pitch

  • Term One Week Three

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING modern music theory


    Check your instrument timetables for lessons with Mr Picot!


    Activities

    • Introduction to building the major scale
    • Listening to examples of scales in context
    • Scale practice - vocal/instrumental


    Success criteria - you can/have

    • Identify the notes in a major scale
    • Identify the intervals between notes in a major scale
    • Play or sing a major scale
    • Discuss the importance of scales and their use in music 

  • Term One Week Four

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING modern music theory

    Kia ora 10 Music - as we lost time last week due to Alert Level 3, we will continue with the activities planned for last week.

    Check your instrument timetables for lessons with Mr Picot!


    Activities

    • Introduction to building the major scale
    • Listening to examples of scales in context
    • Scale practice - vocal/instrumental


    Success criteria - you can/have

    • Identify the notes in a major scale
    • Identify the intervals between notes in a major scale
    • Play or sing a major scale
    • Discuss the importance of scales and their use in music 

  • Term One Week Five

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on scales and chords used in the Blues
    • We are FOCUSING on instrument skills that are needed to perform songs

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identified the skills needed to play a Blues song
    • Worked through the checklist of chords and scales to learn

    Activities:

    1. Continue working through Scales and Chords
    2. Attend your weekly lesson with Mr Picot
    3. 12 Bar Blues Chord Progressions

  • Term One Week Six

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on scales and chords used in the Blues
    • We are FOCUSING on instrument skills that are needed to perform songs

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Can describe the structure of the 12 Bar Blues
    • Can explain and play the chords in a 12 Bar Blues (in any key)

    Activities:

    1. Continue working through Scales and Chords
    2. Attend your weekly lesson with Mr Picot
    3. 12 Bar Blues Chord Progressions

  • Term One Week Seven

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on scales and chords used in the Blues
    • We are FOCUSING on instrument skills that are needed to perform songs

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Explain the variations of a 12 Bar Blues structure
    • Play a 12 Bar Blues on an instrument
    • Written Blues lyrics that follow AAB structure

    Activities:

    1. Continue working through Scales and Chords
    2. Attend your weekly lesson with Mr Picot
    3. Practicing Blues on an instrument
    4. Lyric writing - looking at how Blues lyrics are structured

  • Term One Week Eight

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING a short performance of a Blues that we can present to another group
    • We are PREPARING for our Term Two performances


    Kia ora Year 10 Music

    From this week we will start working on some performance skills leading up to our focus for next term which is, unsurprisingly, performances.

    You will work on these skills through learning and playing a Blues song and presenting them to your peers.


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Written original lyrics for a 12 Bar Blues chord progression
    • Begun to play/sing your song from beginning to end


    Activities:

    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot
    • Watching the experts - looking at videos and analysing the performances of working musicians
    • Blues song practice

  • Term One Week Nine

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING a short performance of a Blues that we can present to another group
    • We are PREPARING for our Term Two performances

    Kia ora Year 10 Music


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Can now play/sing your song with original lyrics from beginning to end


    Activities:

    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot
    • Watching the experts - looking at videos and analysing the performances of working musicians
    • Blues song practice

  • Term One Week Ten

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING a short performance of a Blues that we can present to another group
    • We are PREPARING for our Term Two performances

    Kia ora Year 10 Music


    Success criteria - you can/have:

    • Rehearsed your song in full
    • Presented your song to another group


    Activities:

    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot
    • Watching the experts - looking at videos and analysing the performances of working musicians
    • Blues song performance to other groups

  • Term One Week Eleven

    Last week of Term!

    This week we'll be finishing off any outstanding work and performances that you need to show each other, then in the final session we'll have a jam session and karaoke session!

  • Holiday

  • Holiday

  • Term Two Week One



    Term Two - Performances

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the music that will help develop our musicianship and skills
    • We are EXPLORING the music that we enjoy and want to play live


    Kia ora Year 10s and welcome to Term Two

    This term, you are officially starting the process of performing live to audiences within (or outside) our school. This will be your first assessment.

    This week, you will begin by finding the music and the resources that you need to start the practice and rehearsal process. You might try learn a bit of a piece to gauge whether or not it's the right difficulty in consultation with Mr Bartlett and Mr Picot.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identified two pieces of music to play live, and shared these with Mr Bartlett and Mr Picot
    • Obtained learning material and resources to learn the music

    Activities:

    1. Performance Assessment handout
    2. Looking through the materials given for this assessment
    3. Listening to and watching performances of music that you'd like to perform

  • Term Two Week Two


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the music that will help develop our musicianship and skills
    • We are EXPLORING the music that we enjoy and want to play live


    Kia ora Year 10s


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Worked out which instrument to play for performance
    • Identified group members (if any) to perform with
    • Created a learning plan for this term leading towards the performance

    Activities:

    • Going over the details of the performance assessment, including dates
    • Initial play-through of music to ensure that it is the correct difficulty

  • Term Two Week Three

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the skills that we need to develop for live performance
    • We are FOCUSING on techniques that help increase the effectiveness of our practice and rehearsal time

    Kia ora Year 10s

    By now you should know who you are going to perform with, what you are going to perform and roughly when you will perform.

    This week, you will practice the music as individuals. You should try to get the opening part of your music down.

    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Play through the opening section of your music with reasonable accuracy
    • Identified the instrument-specific techniques you need to work on to perform the piece

    Activities:

    • Listening to a recording of your piece to identify the techniques required and difficult sections
    • Practice time - learning the opening section of your piece
    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot

  • Term Two Week Four

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the skills that we need to develop for live performance
    • We are FOCUSING on techniques that help increase the effectiveness of our practice and rehearsal time

    Kia ora Year 10s

    This week, you will practice the music as individuals. You should try to get more of your music down after the opening section.

    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Play past the opening section of your music with reasonable accuracy (1/4 to 1/3 of the music)
    • Worked on the instrument-specific techniques you need to work on to perform the piece

    Activities:

    • Practice time - learning more of your piece (individually)
    • Listening to your piece
    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot

  • Term Two Week Five

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the skills that we need to develop for live performance
    • We are FOCUSING on techniques that help increase the effectiveness of our practice and rehearsal time

    Kia ora Year 10s

    This week, you will begin practicing the music as individuals but begin moving towards group rehearsals when ready.

    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Play more of music with reasonable accuracy (1/2 of the music if not more)
    • Worked on the instrument-specific techniques you need to work on to perform the piece

    Activities:

    • Practice time - learning more of your piece (individually)
    • Listening to your piece
    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot

  • Term Two Week Six

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the skills that we need to develop for live performance
    • We are FOCUSING on techniques that help increase the effectiveness of our practice and rehearsal time

    Kia ora Year 10s

    If you are in a group, you should begin working together and rehearsing together.

    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Play most of the music with accuracy
    • Worked on the instrument-specific techniques you need to work on to perform the piece
    • Rehearsed as a group (if in a group)

    Activities:

    • Practice time - learning more of your piece (individually)
    • Listening to your piece
    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot

  • Term Two Week Seven

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING two live performances in front of an audience
    • We are PERFORMING to two live audiences


    Kia ora Year 10s

    It is now time to start preparing for your live performances!

    At this stage, you (and your groups) should be working on the following things:

    • Playing your music from beginning to end with a reasonable level of accuracy
    • Adding the detail to your performance e.g. dynamics, articulations
    • Working on your stage presence (how you will present yourselves as performers)


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Perform your music at close to performance quality
    • Written a spoken introduction for your piece
    • Worked on stage presence


    Activities:

    • Group rehearsal
    • Reflection on rehearsal
    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot


  • Term Two Week Eight

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING two live performances in front of an audience
    • We are PERFORMING to two live audiences

  • Term Two Week Nine

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING two live performances in front of an audience
    • We are PERFORMING to two live audiences


    Kia ora Year 10s

    Continue to practicing:

    • Playing your music from beginning to end with accuracy and detail
    • Knowing exactly how you will present yourself on stage (stage presence)
    • Spoken introduction to your performance


    Success criteria - you can/have...

    • Perform your music at performance quality
    • Practiced a spoken introduction for your piece
    • Worked on stage presence


    Activities:

    • Group rehearsal
    • Reflection on rehearsal
    • Weekly lesson with Mr Picot


  • Term Two Week Ten

    Last week of Term! This week we'll be finishing off any outstanding work and performances that you need to show each other, then in the final session we'll have a jam session and karaoke session!

  • Holiday

  • Holiday

  • Term Three Week One

     EXPLORE / TŪHURA
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:
    • We are EXPLORING how composers write music
    • We are EXPLORING music from a variety of ages and styles


    Kia ora Year 10 Music and welcome back for Term 3.

    This term we will be learning about composition and compositional techniques.

    Our learning for this term can all be found on a Google Site created specifically for us learning about composition and technology at MHJC. The link to the website can be found below. The following two videos will also be of assistance this term, as well as our Scales and Chords document.


  • Term Three Week Two

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the musical elements and how composers use them in composition
    • We are FOCUSING on creating musical ideas such as a motif or ostinato


    Please go to our Technology and Composition Google Site for learning resources and activities.

  • Term Three Week Three

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the musical elements and how composers use them in composition
    • We are FOCUSING on creating musical ideas such as a motif or ostinato


    Please go to our Technology and Composition Google Site for learning resources and activities.

  • Term Three Week Four

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the musical elements and how composers use them in composition
    • We are FOCUSING on creating musical ideas such as a motif or ostinato


    Please go to our Technology and Composition Google Site for learning resources and activities.

  • Term Three Week Five

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to develop ideas into a complete composition

    Kia ora Year 10s

    We're now about halfway through the term. This week you will be given your composition assessment which will be due by the end of next week.

    Please go to our Technology and Composition Google Site for learning resources and activities.

  • Term Three Week Six

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are PLANNING to develop ideas into a complete composition

    Kia ora Year 10s

    Your composition assessment is due this week.

    Please go to our Technology and Composition Google Site for learning resources and activities.

  • Term Three Week Seven

    Kia ora Year 10 Music


    At this stage, your composition assessment is complete. However, this does not mean the end of your compositions as musical composition is always an ongoing progress.

    Also, our final performances are approaching and so we will be working on those too.


    FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED FINAL PERFORMANCES:

    You should have already received your assessment grade for these - please check MHOL. You can do the following:

    • Continue to work on composition - either developing your music further or starting something new
    • Upskilling in music technology - using BandLab (or another DAW) - refer to the Technology resources in the Google Site we have been using this term
    • Begin planning for a performance in Term Four - Santa Show, Māori and Pasifika Evening, End of Year performances


    FOR THOSE THAT STILL NEED TO PERFORM:

    • You will spend your time in class working towards these. If you have arranged to perform outside of class, you need to confirm this with me with the date, time and location.
    • If you plan on performing to the class, these will begin in week 8 and roll over to week 9.


  • Term Three Week Eight

    Kia ora Year 10 Music


    In-class performances for your performance assessment start this week.


    At this stage, your composition assessment is complete. However, this does not mean the end of your compositions as musical composition is always an ongoing progress.

    Also, our final performances are approaching and so we will be working on those too.


    FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED FINAL PERFORMANCES:

    You should have already received your assessment grade for these - please check MHOL. You can do the following:

    • Continue to work on composition - either developing your music further or starting something new
    • Upskilling in music technology - using BandLab (or another DAW) - refer to the Technology resources in the Google Site we have been using this term
    • Begin planning for a performance in Term Four - Santa Show, Māori and Pasifika Evening, End of Year performances


    FOR THOSE THAT STILL NEED TO PERFORM:

    • You will spend your time in class working towards these. If you have arranged to perform outside of class, you need to confirm this with me with the date, time and location.
    • If you plan on performing to the class, these will begin in week 8 and roll over to week 9.


  • Term Three Week Nine

    Kia ora Year 10 Music


    In-class performances for your performance assessment CONTINUE this week.


    FOR THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED FINAL PERFORMANCES:

    You should have already received your assessment grade for these - please check MHOL. You can do the following:

    • Continue to work on composition - either developing your music further or starting something new
    • Upskilling in music technology - using BandLab (or another DAW) - refer to the Technology resources in the Google Site we have been using this term
    • Begin planning for a performance in Term Four - Santa Show, Māori and Pasifika Evening, End of Year performances


    FOR THOSE THAT STILL NEED TO PERFORM:

    • If you have arranged to perform outside of class, you need to confirm this with me with the date, time and location.
    • DO YOUR BEST to perform this week to the class, if an in-class performance is what you have chosen.


  • Term Three Week Ten

    Last week of Term!


    This week we'll be finishing off any outstanding performances, then in the final session we'll have a jam session and karaoke session.

  • Holidays

  • Holidays

  • Term Four Week One

  • Term Four Week Two

  • Term Four Week Three

  • Term Four Week Four

  • Term Four Week Five

  • Term Four Week Six

  • Term Four Week Seven

  • Term Four Week Eight

  • Term Four Week Nine