GCSE Composition catch up sessions will be run on the following dates GCSE Composition Catch Up Sessions. Please check the list carefully and attend the correct session!
Eras Worksheet: This sheet identifies the elements which define different musicals eras. These include changes in ensembles, form, style, instrumentation), try listening to some examples to support your understanding! - Eras Worksheet
Intervals Worksheet: Use this worksheet to help you develop your confidence recognising different intervals. Use a keyboard to help you practice (http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/music/piano/) & if possible ask someone to test you! Intervals
Rhythm Add Ups!: Use these Rhythm Add Up worksheets to help develop your confidence with different rhythms. Start with No.1 and work your way through each one! These can be marked in class. Rhythm Add Ups
Unit 2 Composition Planning Sheet: This sheet will help you plan/develop your ideas for your Unit 2 Composition – remember the deadline is 22nd March! Unit 2 Composition Planning Sheet
Course Overview: This sheet is a reminder of the key hand in dates and course requirements. GCSE Course Overview
1. Download the Candidate Record Form by clicking below.
Performance Candidate Record Form
2. Complete pages one and two only.
3. Print out and bring to next lesson – use school resources before/after school if neccessary.
4. Bring the score for your group performance (remember this may be the original recording on a CD!) to next lesson.
Any issues/problems contact – b.jose@thegrangeschool.net
Mr Jose.
Please remember that there are two aspects to your A2 Summer Homework; Composition (Unit 5) and Performance (Unit 4).
Composition: During the summer break you have been asked to produce a short composition which uses the new skills you have developed as a composer during term 6. Aim to develop and push your boundaries as a composer.
Work to a brief. This could be broad or specific, it could change and develop, but try and work to one.
Use the new knowledge you have gained since starting the A2 course and refer to your notes for influence, inspiration or ideas.
Duration – maximum of 4 minutes.
In September I would like: A score and a recording & any additional notes
Any problems email Mr Jose – benjose@thegrangeschool.net.
Performance: This is a separate project aimed to develop your performance awareness, not linked to your recital!
Learn what you can. There is absolutely no pressure. You have been given a piece to learn, plus a score and a recording. If for any reason you need another copy then let me know.
In September I would like:
Your performance
200 of your own words research on your piece.
Remember to set a realistic goal and consider as many aspects of performance practice as you can.
There will be no listening test to do over the summer - we will look at that together in September.
The first lesson back @ The Grange will be Monday 12th September.
Any problems please let me know. Have a great holiday!
Please remember that there are two parts to your homework for the summer; Performance and Composition.
Performance:
1. You must spend a minimum of 20 minutes a day practicing towards your group and solo performance pieces which you have now decided on.
2. You must make two performance log entries and email them to Mr Jose at: benjose@thegrangeschool.net.
3. Complete your two performance annotations.
Performance Group Annotation Performance Solo Annotation
4. Get hold of any missing scores or recordings that you need to hand in to Mr Jose. These will be collected in on the 8th September.
Composition:
1. You must spend time preparing your ideas for Unit Four: Composing Music.
This may involve any number of the following:
Listening to music which inspires you.
Writing short excerpts or passages of music.
Notating ideas.
Writing about ideas you have in words, symbols or pictures.
2. You must make two composition log entries and email them to sir at: benjose@thegrangeschool.net.
Please note that the completion of this homework is essential. Failure to do so will result in meetings with parents/guardian.
Any issues or problems email: benjose@thegrangeschool.net & have a great holiday!
Complete and e-mail to miss.tan@grangemusic.co.uk or print it out and fill in and bring to Miss Tan next lesson
Download this book and fill in the first section for your first piece of homework. Send it to Mr England mr.england@grangemusic.co.uk
Here are the details from today’s lesson – including homework.
Homework:
- Get a folder and an A4 pad of paper. Put your name on the folder and bring both to next lesson
- Write 100-150 words on what areas of music and arts interest you
- Make sure you have signed up for and attend either Chorus, Rock Orchestra or Orchestra.
What are you learning?
Music GCSE and Arts Award Silver
What do you have to do?
GCSE
1 hour exam 20%
2 compositions (one set by the exam board) 40%
1 solo performance, 1 group performance 40%
Arts Award
Arts Practice
Set yourself a challenge and plan, review and show progress in your portfolio
Attend live arts events like shows, exhibitions etc, review them and share them
Research arts activities by getting involved, or by interviewing people. Research arts training opportunities and jobs.
Arts Leadership
Plan a leadership project
Deliver the leadership project
Collect feedback and review the project with input from audience and participants.
What are the basic rules?
- Mr England is always right. Even when he is wrong.
- See rule 1.
- Be patient and flexible
- Don’t talk when people are performing
- Support each other – no nastiness please
- Get the work done on time without silly excuses
- See rule 1 again.
Another Day Dawns baritone 2 – this part is for the soprano line (top), and bass (bottom)
Another Day Dawns alto – alto part. Imagine up one octave!
Listen to your part, and then sing along with the backing track! Sorry I can’t sing the soprano and alto parts at pitch (I would need much tighter trousers), so imagine it up an octave. Let me know if you need any help with this!
The score is accessible here: Another Day Dawns – vocal parts
