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Ok, guys, this one is easy-ish. I’ve linked in the list of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winners. Each year the Grammy organization recognizes someone for their undeniable contribution to the great body of musical works. These come from all genres and backgrounds.
Link: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards
Your response is to pick someone off of this list and tell me WHY they deserved this award. Tell me something significant about them.
Here’s the catch…you may NOT do someone that has been previous discussed. When one person answers the blog, you must answer with a different person.
Questions? Email me or see me.
Peace&Love&Music~Ms. N
Below, I have listed some genres of music that you may not know ANYTHING about. Additionally, none of you have picked these particular styles for your projects. For your response, you are to take seven (7) of the genres listed below, type the genre with a 1 sentence description and list 2 artists in that style. NO ONE is to repeat the artists; AND the description must be in your own words.
Use the internet to look them up. :-) Your response is due Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Peace~Ms. N.
2. Alternative hip-hop
3. Bamboo sound
4. Beach music
5. Bebop
6. Cabaret
7. Cajun
8. Calypso
9. Chicken scratch
10. Flamenco
11. Filk
12. Ghetto house
13. New Jack Swing
14. P-Funk
15. Reggaeton
16. Rockabilly
17. Salsa
18. Zulu music
Hi guys,
This response is due on Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Answer the following questions, using complete sentences, and citing examples:
With the genre that you have selected, what NEW have you learned, so far, with your research? Additionally, have you found any artists that you did not know of their music? What do you like or dislike about the genre and the newfound artists? Is this opening your mind to appreciation of new types of music?
Look forward to reading your responses! This should also help with your upcoming project!
Ms. N
Well today was pretty cool, although we didn’t go over the classical history PowerPoint! LOL! You all have your genre project assignment as of today. I enjoyed finding the different kinds of music for you, and having you listen to them. Get adventurous sometimes and listen “outside of YOUR box.” It’s very easy to get hung up in whatever is popular.
I’m posting a copy of the assignment itself, as the toner was low in the printer. Here is the assignment for the project, due Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008: 2nineweeks_genre_project
Additionally, here is the list of who picked what:
Jasmyn-Disco
Madison-Reggae
Chantavia-Blues
Chelsea-Country
Erica-Videogame music
Drika-Latin
Aly-Ska
Jason-Blues
Matt-Classic Rock/Jam Bands
Damien-Rap/Hip-Hop
Dylan-Funk
Chris-R&B
Justin-Reggae
Elice-Country
Dallas-Mariachi
Daniel-Ska
Genee-A Cappella
Abria-African
Yasmeen-Latin
Jay-Acid Jazz
Sam-Freestyle
Elton-Mariachi
Alex-Modern Rock
John-???
Peace~Ms. N.
Hey guys,
Here is your first topic for response for the 2nd 9 weeks. Stay on task with the blog responses! Not only do they affect your grade, but I personally enjoy learning more about you through your reponses. It’s great to see you all becoming more and more culturally literate!
Peace ~ Ms. N.
Take the following quotes and discuss YOUR opinion of them, relating your knowledge of music thus far. Include any examples of music in your opinion. What do you think of music being the expressiveness that human beings need?
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” ~ Unknown
“Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.” ~ E.Y. Harburg
Ok guys, here’s an easier blog question (or at least I think it is!) for you this weekend. Answer the following question:
What did you learn from your classical composer project that you did not know before? Has this changed your music genealogy at all (your influences, what you like), and if so how?
We’ll be getting into more music theory and classical history next week. Blog posts are due Monday evening. See you Monday in class!
Peace~Ms. N.
There is a long history of the connection between politics and social issues and music. Musicians, who have become “famous,” often become activists (if not already), and use their status to speak out in forums where they would be heard. These are sometimes the individuals that are called “role models.” This is nothing new–a history of musicians being activists goes all the way back to classical musicians such as Beethovan and Verdi. (Men we will begin discussion on this week).
Can you name an example of someone using their fame towards activism and change? What do you think of those who use this status to be activists? Do you think it is their “right” or that they have valid opinions? Or are they just using their fame? And in the midst of this, what happens to the quality of their music?
Much food for thought!
Remember your answers are due by Tuesday, September 30.
Peace & Love ~Ms. N.
As we wrapped up our discussions from Unit 1, understanding what is music and what is taste, reflect on the following quote from Billy Joel:
“Videos destroyed the vitality of rock and roll. Before that, music said ‘Listen to me.’ Now it says, ‘Look at me.’”
What do you think of this quote? Do you agree or disagree and why? We’ve studied topics related this in class, so I expect the comments to reflect your learning thus far. What do you think of the role and/or importance of music videos?
Peace~Ms. N.
The whole concept of using the blogs this year, so far, has been incredibly intriguing. I’m really getting to know you guys, particularly in light of the number of students I have in some of my classes. Although I may not get significant feedback verbally in class, I am getting on here. It is WONDERFUL. I have bragged constantly at how articulate and thoughtful you all are.
That being said, please remember to answer the blogs. It is a part of your work in my classes. I check the timestamp, so post when you are supposed to! I hate giving 0’s, but I will do it. So let me know how you feel in the blogs and get to say those things about music and theatre that you may not have gotten to in class!
Looking forward to reading!
~ Ms. N.
Many psychologlists have determined that our favorite music can define us and let others know what we are like. Numerous studies have been done on ‘taste’ and what it means. We find references to this often in pop culture. For example, in the book and movie “High Fidelity,” the main character Rob reccomneds judging potential dates by their album covers and CD collections.
Based on discussion and lessons you have so far, what do you think of this notion that our musical tastes defines who we are, or rather, is a part of our defintion of self? Please use language taught in the class.
Second part of this response is to tell me what you think of your own taste in relation to who you are. How does your taste in music define or aid in the defintion of yourself.
Everyone understand? 1.) Do you agree or disagree with the notion that music is part of our definition, why or why not, and 2.) How does your taste in music define or aid in the defintion of yourself? (if you say it doesn’t, you must defend that statement).
Looking foward to your responses!
Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND! ~ Ms. N.
Hello my music affectionatos!
Again, I loved the discussion today in Music App. about the qualities of music. I have put the lecture’s powerpoint online here. You will need to study this and your worksheet that will be returned to you Friday. You will have a TEST on Tuesday on “introduction to music appreciation.” Let me know if you have any questions!
unit-one-pp-intro-to-music-app.pptx - BTW - it’s in Powerpoint 2007
Peace ~ Ms. N.
Well I have to tell you that I was most impressed with the quality of the discussion in class today. You are beginning to think open-mindedly and culturally when it comes to artistic expressions. I loved the element of “what is ‘real’” to the teenage experience in relation to music. I hope that as you continue this year, you really examine that concept of what is real and what is not real when it relates to YOU. We will talk more about music relating to the individual as well as music relating to our sense of aesthetics. We will begin a lecture on aesthetics Wednesday, so you’ll understand more of what I am referring.
Again, kudos to you classmates who were vocal today and articulate. And kudos to you who had your assignments. Those of you who did not….I expect way more than that. Do your work.
Peace~Ms. N.
Music Theory, Appreciation, and History (MTAH) Students,
Please comment on the following quotes:
1. “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” ~Berthold Auerbach
2. “Most of us go to our graves with our music still inside of us.” ~Unknown
Within your comment, formulate a conscise, thorough, well-though point regarding how YOU FEEL about these two quotes. Compare and/or contrast the two quotes, and relate them to you personally. Think about what these two quotes mean in terms of the affect music has on lives, and more specifically, your life.
I’m looking forward to reading your responses. Deadline is end of school day Monday, September 8, 2008 to respond.
Ms. N.
