MUSIC APPRECIATIONMiss Junker

235-1100 ext 142ajunker@althoff.net

Goals of this classStudy a range of musical styles and culturesStudy famous musicians and composersRecognize and analyze famous works of musicLearn basic music reading and notation skillsShare your own music

Most importantly:Figure out: WHAT IS MUSIC?? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT??

Class projects5 favoritesMusical TimelineWhat is music, and why is it important?

1 Rule:

RESPECT EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM

What you need for this class:BinderLooseleaf paperDividers:

HistoryTheoryStaff PaperListening journalsProjects

Tests6 unit tests

Each test will contain three main sections: History Theory Listening

Performance CritiquesYou will need to attend one live performance before May

1stFill out a “critique worksheet” during or after the

performanceWrite a minimum 3 page paper about the performanceA program from the performance must also be turned in

Miss Junker

Grade school: CathedralHigh school: Belleville EastCollege: University of Evansville, IndianaName change will be happening in JuneMain instruments: Oboe and voiceI love reading, cooking, eating, and playing video games

Now…what about you?Your name?What year in school are you?Do you play an instrument or sing?What is your favorite style of music?Who is your favorite singer or band?What are your hobbies?Something interesting about yourself?

Plan for the rest of the week:Tuesday:

Short presentationsGo over previous test

Wednesday:Introduction to music!

Thursday and Friday:Work on your Favorite 5 Presentations

Five FavoritesPick your five favorite songs (current pop songs, old

classics, or whatever is your favorite!)Make a powerpoint presentation and tell us the following

information about each song:Who wrote itWho performed itWhen and where it was popularWhy it is in your top 5 favorites

Not sure where to start? My favorite groups/artists:

Billy JoelOwl CityJourneyGenesis

Aaron Copland

Favorite song from each group:

Billy Joel……………………………For the Longest TimeOwl City……………………………FirefliesJourney…………………………….Don’t Stop Believin’Jason Mraz……………………....I’m YoursAaron Copland…………………Fanfare for the Common Man

Don’t Stop Believin’Who wrote it?

Steve PerryWho performed it?

JourneyWhen and where was it popular?

1981: US, Canada, Sweden, UK, Netherlands2010: US, Canada, Ireland, UK

made popular again by the TV show “Glee”Why is it my favorite song?

Driving background rhythmAlternating bass line and piano at the beginningGrowing energy and intensity as the song goes on

You will need:A recording of each of your favorite songsWays to present them:

ipod- Be sure and make a playlist so you can play the five songs in orderBurn a CD with the five songs in orderBring your original CDs and I will import them into my playerAsk someone if they have your songs on their ipod Import your songs directly into your PowerPoint

YOUTUBE IS BLOCKED AT ALTHOFF, AS ARE MOST WEBSITES WITH MP3 SONGS!

***INAPPROPRIATE LYRICS ARE NOT ALLOWED!!!! Preview your choices carefully before you present them to the class!***

So let’s think…

Why is music important?Here’s a few facts:

Wired Generation…

How does that change music??