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2393315-447675TASK SHEETDateS2 Q3 2014/15 Week 9GradeGrade 7SubjectMusicTask TitleA Chinese Celebration’Links :Unit TitleChinese ' Exploring the pentatonic scale'Global ContextOrientation in SpaceKey ConceptChangeRelated ConceptsNarrative and InterpretativeStatement of InquiryEmpathy towards a historical period in time and space, conjures a interpretive narrative of nostalgiaInquiry Questions :FactualWhat instruments and structures are unique to Chinese music? What other genres of music use a pentatonic scale? What layers of textural change are there?ConceptualHow has 'time stood still' in composing Chinese music? How has the pentatonic scale evolved in rhythm, timbre and pitch?DebatableIs change as good as a rest?Aim of the TaskTo have the opportunity to compose their own version of a traditional celebration, Whillist looking at the key characteristics, historical background and expectations of pentatonic music, Chinese instrumentation, melody writing and story-telling. All in a modern twist, using the Ipad, flip classroom or digital instrumentation. Then to reflect on the differences, and how far the tradition is still required, and how it can be evolved.Approaches to LearningCommunicationCommunication through interactionSelf-managementOrganisationalResearchInformation literacyMYP Arts ObjectivesA . Knowing and UnderstandingDemonstrates awareness of Chinese music and the historical development of the traditional style in relation to composing techniques, specifically in the choice of the celebration instrumentation, harmony, melody, structure. Demonstrate and applies the appropriate understanding of Chinese music through composing and creating a appropriate score, and within the reflective process journal. Therefore responding with the appropriate musical termology, composing skills and techniques learned in the lessons. To discuss, and self evaluate accurately, using the appropriate key terms. To demonstrate both the developing knowledge of Chinese music, composing techniques, structures and melody and score writing is evident through their composing, performing and a descriptive reflective journal.C. Thinking creativelyDevelops a clear artistic intention that is feasible, imaginative and coherent evident in their Chinese composition. This includes a descriptive explanation of the composing techniques and performance skills, of pentatonic scales, harmony, melody sequence, imitation for suitable celebration and instrumentation. Demonstrates a range and depth of creative-thinking and discussion, evident in their composing and performance in the final Chinese composition and performance. The piece shows their creativity in the use of composing techniques and performance skills, of the pentatonic scales, harmony, melody sequence, imitation for suitable celebration and instrumentation. Demonstrates exploration of ideas about the Chinese music, Chinese Celebrations, the traditional use of instruments, rhythms, structures and performance order, all to shape artistic intention through to a point of realisation and performance. Key Words: Please find include in your Process Journal! with a detailed explanation. Chinese InstrumentsScalesPentatonic ( Major / minor) Composing techniquesSequence, Imitation, Intervals of 3-5thAccompanimentDrone, UnisonTextureHomophonic, Monophonic PolyphonicRhythmDotted rhythms and dotted rests. Score: Graphic notationTask Description Empathy towards a particular period in time and space, challenges composers to interpret a range of narrative, but keep the nostalgia of the style with a modern outlook. How could you express the traditions of Chinese music, but include that modern twist? Is their a particular story, celebration or ritual you would like to re-create and demonstrate for Chinese new year 2015? -The dance of the Dragon' ' emperor's battle' 'A Chinese Fantasy Garden'. ‘The stories of the elements’ ‘Signs of the Zodiac ( year of the goat/sheep/Ram) Development of the TaskWeek 1: Chinese Celebrations’Week 2: The Pentatonic story?Week 3: cultural Rhythms and accompaniment?Week 4: Structure and harmony is the key?Week 5: Combine together –opening ‘composing’ –let the story developWeek 6: Showcase and perform (Part1)Week 7: Showcase and perform (part 2)Week 8-9: Chinese development in song, danceCheck listQuestions to answer in composing and in your journals – Please use Music TermsCompleted Y/NWhich instruments have you selected and why? What is your celebration you are composing for and what is the traditional background? How are you structuring your piece? How does a structure fit or work with your celebration story? How are you incorporating the pentatonic scale? What is so special about your pentatonic scale?How are you using the different melody composing techniques? Do you a score, graphic representation or letter and rhythms?What rhythms have you adapted and used?Are you placing particular dynamics, and expression marking into your score to assist the story or celebration you have composed? Is your piece under 2 minute? How have you represent your ideas in your process journal?. Assessment CriterionStrandCriterion DescriptorCompletedA1Demonstrates awareness of Chinese music and the historical development of the traditional style in relation to composing techniques, specifically in the choice of the celebration instrumentation, harmony, melody, structure. A2Demonstrate applies the appropriate understanding of Chinese music through composing and creating a appropriate score, and within the reflective process journal. Therefore responding with the appropriate musical termology, composing skills and techniques learned in the lessons. A3Demonstrate discuss, and self evaluate accurately, using the appropriate key terms. To demonstrate both the developing knowledge of Chinese music, composing techniques, structures and melody and score writing is evident through their composing, performing and a descriptive reflective journal.C1Develops a clear artistic intention that is feasible, imaginative and coherent evident in their Chinese composition. This includes a descriptive explanation of the composing techniques and performance skills, of pentatonic scales, harmony, melody sequence, imitation for suitable celebration and instrumentation. C2Demonstrates a range and depth of creative-thinking and discussion, evident in their composing and performance in the final Chinese composition and performance. The piece shows their creativity in the use of composing techniques and performance skills, of the pentatonic scales, harmony, melody sequence, imitation for suitable celebration and instrumentation. C3Demonstrates exploration of ideas about the Chinese music, Chinese Celebrations, the traditional use of instruments, rhythms, structures and performance order, all to shape artistic intention through to a point of realisation and performance. ................
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