Music Elective Period A & B, 3/11/2014

Overview

Strings: Part 2 – The Violin Family

History of the Violin: 1500’s, Italy, Mr. Stradivarius
Parts of the Violin
Differences/Similarities with the Viola/Cello/Double Bass

 Projects

Coloring Sheet/Violin Parts Worksheet
Playing a Violin
Experimenting with sounds using different “bodies” and “strings”
Finish painting banjo/bass parts
Performance Songs

 

Assignments

Period A:

Practice “Heaven” Song with rhythm and “I’ve been working on the Railroad”

 

Period B:

Memorize parts from Psalm 150, and create illustration/drama idea for assigned verse to present to class next week.

Verse 1 – Mitchell

Verse 2 – Adalie

Verse 3 – Kylie

Verse 4 – Sophia

Verse 5 – Kylie

Verse 6 – Entire Class

Practice “Requiem for a Dream” melodies on personal instrument

If anyone has any instruments from the brass family that you could bring in next week for us to use in music class, that would be wonderful!