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WEEDSPORT MUSIC INDUSTRY Brian Franco Music Educator, Weedsport Central Schools
[email protected] weedsportMI.com @musicfranco #ohhicrane Monday, November 12, 12
MY TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES • 6th
Grade General Music
• 7th
Grade General Music
• 8th
Grade General Music
• 6th
Grade Chorus
• Middle • Music Monday, November 12, 12
School Chorus
in our Lives
MUSIC IN OUR LIVES A LOOK AT THE STUDENTS
• Only •7
non-ensemble elective offered
students enrolled in class
• All
had no plans/desire to pursue a career in music after high school
• Viewed
themselves as non-musical
and yet... Monday, November 12, 12
A USEFUL VENN DIAGRAM WHAT STUDENTS DO
Musical Things Most Students Do Outside of School
•Listen to music •Talk about music •Learn an instrument •Make bands, perform •Use music technology •Write lyrics •Write songs •Go to concerts
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Beatles?
Musical Things Students Do In School
•Listen to me talk •Learn dates, composers •Rely on me for all instruction •Play songs/genres I choose •Learn/get confused about sonata form
MUSIC IN OUR LIVES A LOOK AT THE CLASS
• Music
history
• Emphasis • Little
on facts and dates
music making in the curriculum
• Largely
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dismissed popular music
STUDENT QUESTION: How is this music in our lives??
Not actual student
(Is this reference outdated?) Monday, November 12, 12
MY DILEMMA: AN ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION
Thanks Nick Jaworski! His online magazine: www.leadingnotes.org (writing is far superior to drawing skills) Monday, November 12, 12
There is a time, place and audience for music history courses... however:
1. Was this really the best class to address those 80% of students not involved in school music?? a. Yes b. No
Answer: b Monday, November 12, 12
MY PROPOSAL • Why We
Need It
• Philosophical
Foundation
• Resources • How
to Implement
• Assessment *actual document 10 pages
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WHY WE NEED IT
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WHY WE NEED IT: ARGUMENT I DON’T LIKE
Music
Math
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WHY WE NEED IT: ARGUMENT I DON’T LIKE Math Still fine
Now what?
I need to learn photoshop Monday, November 12, 12
A SIMILAR SITUATION... • Physical • “Old
Education in the 1990s: on the ropes Curriculum”
• Team-based • “Sports • “New
sports (football, basketball)
build teamwork, leadership, etc. etc. etc.!”
Curriculum”
• Small
group/individual sports (tennis, CC skiing)
• Wellness: yoga, creating • New Weedsport Monday, November 12, 12
exercise routines, diet programs
elective: Health and Human Performance (super popular)
WHY WE NEED IT SOLID ARGUMENT
• Music
is a necessity in our society and culture... not a supplement to other subject matter
• What
skills do we want students to retain in 20 years?
• What
musical skills are used in all styles and genres?
• Chamber
Groups = Rock Bands
• Composing • Analysis Monday, November 12, 12
= Songwriting
= Critiques
PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATION
John Dewey Constructivism
“Education is life itself”
Papert/Harel Constructionism
Chard/Katz Project-Based Learning
“The emphasis (of education) is on the learner as a maker of meanings.”
“A project, by definition, is a real-world topic worthy of a student’s attention and effort.”
If you spell Bennett Reimer wrong in Google, you get this guy
Lucy Green Informal Learning “Music learning works best when young people are making music, and their existing passion for music is built upon in the classroom.” Monday, November 12, 12
Bennett Reimer Musicianship Roles
Elliot Eisner Arts Assessment
“We are reminded that musical creation, if successful, is a way to love; a way to feel deeply, with passion, with directness.”
“What can we look for when assessing student artwork? ...technical quality... inventive use... expressive power.”
RESOURCES My promise to the board of education: Budget to create this course: $0*
*Teaching Tip: Good amount to ask for. Monday, November 12, 12
RESOURCES
Electric Guitar
Electric Bass
Found in storage (score!) Monday, November 12, 12
RESOURCES 10 eMacs: just lying around (With Garageband/Finale?!)
Asked friends for old instruments
Poor storage method Monday, November 12, 12
RESOURCES Grants! (8 instruments)
State Funding!
(Microphones, recording equipment)
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GET YOUR MOBILE BAR CODE SCANNERS READY!!
That’s right... interactive presentation. Monday, November 12, 12
HOW TO IMPLEMENT
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THE WEBSITE! My classroom... on opposite day
Shows that I “get” kids
Stop in and say hi! weedsportMI.com Monday, November 12, 12
Music ed quotes = Board thinks you’re legit
CURRICULUM MAP •
Project-based class focusing on listening, creating and performance projects
•
Students will reflect regularly via blogs and class discussions
•
Combination of interrelated short and long term projects
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THE INFORMAL LEARNING SLIDE AKA Two ways to learn about your new computer 1. a. Realistic
2. b. Unrealistic
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THROWN INTO THE DEEP END The Student
s e t i s b e Music W
Improv L
ab
Music
“Leader”
Me!
Students Sweet swimming analogy!
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ASSESSMENT
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ASSESSMENT What went well? How do I get a 100? Ability based?
What needs improvement?
94
Effort based? Why 6 points?
What is the student learning from this grade? Monday, November 12, 12
ASSESSMENT Goal: To help improve student musicianship, shape thinking and know more deeply their musical understanding.
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ASSESSMENT Weedsport Music Industry Melody Project Musicianship Role: Creator Band: R33k Havic Members: Ricky, Biz, Caitlin (Erica in spirit)
94
Song #3! Title: State of Emergency
tive
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Bass and piano did not line up, particularly that little bass run from the F to A minor chord. Now that you are writing your own music, creating parts that mesh together is crucial.
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Inv
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Right off the bat, the title grabs your attention. Way to set it apart from every other breakup song in the world.
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Technical Quality (4/5) Inventive Use (5/5) Expressive Power (4/5)
Technical Quality
Creative, dark and funny lyrics. Melody is laid back and easy to listen to. The “see you sucker” line is great, but doesnʼt keep the song in time. Think about how to improve this. Very nice work!
Eisner Dodecagon proved too confusing to students Monday, November 12, 12
Suggestions: •Work on creating instrumental parts that mesh together and compliment one another. •Make sure your lyrics donʼt drop the momentum of your song. Credit Received: Full
WHAT THE YEAR LOOKS LIKE
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MUSICAL UNIVERSE/5 FAVORITE SONGS PROJECTS (LISTENER) “The song “Good Day” by The Dresden Dolls is easily one of my favorite songs. The unique part about The Dresden Dolls is that it’s a band made up of only two people, Amanda Palmer and Brian Vigilione, and they play all the instruments in their recordings, but live they only use a piano and drums. Everything from the way the intro sounds like an old record skipping to the chorus, “God it’s been a lovely day, everything’s been going my way” to Amanda Palmer pounding on her piano during the verse and then getting quieter when she has a line she really wants to deliver. This song really helped me out during a tough break up and seeing that’s what she wrote this song about it was just really easy to relate to. The part of the song that always gives me chills is when it’s just Amanda, her piano and Brian, the drummer, smashing plates in the background while Amanda sings “I’ve picked up the pieces of my broken ego. I have finally made my peace as far as you and me go.” When it escalates into Amanda pounding on her piano and Brian slowly coming in with the drums while she sings “I’d like to do more than survive, I’d like to rub it in your face.” This line always empowers me to be the best that I can be and not let anything get into my way. I recommend this piece to everyone that asks me who The Dresden Dolls are or who asks me why I admire Amanda Palmer so much.”
-Excerpt from Kaylee
Technical Quality Inventive Use Expressive Power Monday, November 12, 12
INTRODUCTION TO GARAGEBAND (CREATOR)
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THE BAND PROJECT (PERFORMER) All Beginners
Mixed Abilities
“What I’ve Done” Originally by Linkin Park Covered by Epsilon
“How to Save a Life” Originally by The Fray Covered by Written on Paper
Lianna, piano/vocals* Karleen, guitar/vocals* Becca, bass* Davianna, drums*
Kathleen, guitar/lead vocals Maddie, piano/vocals* Kaylee, bass/vocals* Alicia, drums
*Student began playing instrument on September 14th Performances on October 11th Monday, November 12, 12
STUDENT BLOGS Some may believe that my greatest accomplishment this week was learning and memorizing the first 5 pages of my piano part. While I think this is very good, I beg to differ. According to me, my greatest accomplishment was regaining my love of the piano. All I want to do lately is play play play. During my lunch periods I come in to play, I stay 10th and play, and I even play at home while I'm supposed to be doing my homework. Which is not good because then I stay up until midnight doing homework, but that is besides the point...Don't tell my mom I stay up till 12 though....LOL. I think this is the best thing that has happened to me this week because being able to play the piano shows that I am an all around person-I'm more than just my sports. I want everyone else who comes in contact with me to be able to know that as well.
-Biz
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THE FINAL PRODUCT...
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THE MUSIC VIDEO PROJECT (CREATOR)
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QUESTIONS?
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THANKS! Brian Franco Music Educator, Weedsport Central Schools
[email protected] weedsportMI.com @musicfranco #ohhicrane Monday, November 12, 12
