8Q

8Q February 2011 Week 1 We will be setting up our music portfolios by creating four sections (Entry, Terms, Theory & Exit). Music portfolios will remain in the music room at all times. Our music exploratory will begin with a benchmark exercise (completed in class) to record our knowledge of music theory. We will also begin our Music Industry unit by discussing how backing tracks/soundtracks to media are selected. We will begin our Soundtrack Design Assignment. Week 2 We will have a lab day to complete our Soundtrack Design project plan and research our media clips. Our projects will be presented in class on Friday. As part of our Music Industry unit, we will brainstorm a timeline of success for a grassroots band and begin discussions on what careers are available in the music sector. Week 3 We will begin our discussions on the economic factors of being a musician or involved in the music industry by creating music contracts through a jigsaw activity. See homework to download your role. Music contracts must be completed by Friday. Week 4 We will begin a new unit on music theory, based on the results of our benchmark from Week 1 of February. We will begin by familiarizing ourselves with the grand staff and symbols in sheet music through lessons, games and practical activities.