Welcome to Music with Ms. Russo!
PLEASE Click the Homework Tab FOR THE HOMEWORK AND HOMEWORK POLICY.
*Please remember to have a notebook & a folder for both General Music & Retelling History. Thank you in advance!*
*Please remember to have a notebook & a folder for both General Music & Retelling History. Thank you in advance!*
GENERAL MUSIC
TOPIC:THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY
STUDENTS WILL INVESTIGATE THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY TO UNCOVER WHY THEY ARE SO POPULAR THROUGH ANALYSIS OF EACH SONG'S HISTORICAL BACKGROUND, LYRICS, AND COVERS. STUDENTS WILL DO THIS WHILE EXPLORING MUSICAL CONCEPTS SUCH AS RHYTHM, TEMPO, DYNAMICS, FORM, AND SONG STRUCTURE. BY THE END OF THE YEAR, STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH WRITING AND LISTENING.
TOPIC:THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY
STUDENTS WILL INVESTIGATE THE 10 MOST COVERED SONGS IN HISTORY TO UNCOVER WHY THEY ARE SO POPULAR THROUGH ANALYSIS OF EACH SONG'S HISTORICAL BACKGROUND, LYRICS, AND COVERS. STUDENTS WILL DO THIS WHILE EXPLORING MUSICAL CONCEPTS SUCH AS RHYTHM, TEMPO, DYNAMICS, FORM, AND SONG STRUCTURE. BY THE END OF THE YEAR, STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH WRITING AND LISTENING.
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Retelling History SPARK Cohort (7th & 8th)
In Retelling History, students will explore historic events through the lens of musical theatre shows in order to create their own short musicals and film them as well! Retelling History will use movie musicals as case studies to learn what aspects they need to incorporate when creating their own musical. After doing the research, students will be placed in groups to create their own movie musical including writing the script, writing the songs, and performing and filming it all.
In addition, students will participate in performances for M.S. 890’s annual concerts throughout the year in order to experience performing musical numbers first hand.
Case Study: West Side Story
In Retelling History, students will explore historic events through the lens of musical theatre shows in order to create their own short musicals and film them as well! Retelling History will use movie musicals as case studies to learn what aspects they need to incorporate when creating their own musical. After doing the research, students will be placed in groups to create their own movie musical including writing the script, writing the songs, and performing and filming it all.
In addition, students will participate in performances for M.S. 890’s annual concerts throughout the year in order to experience performing musical numbers first hand.
Case Study: West Side Story
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Choir(Studio)
Choir will be preparing for their feature in the annual Unity concert. Choir will explore what they can do with their voices while singing pieces from different genres.
Choir will be preparing for their feature in the annual Unity concert. Choir will explore what they can do with their voices while singing pieces from different genres.
HOMEWORK
Happy Fall! :)
Retelling History (7th)-HW#8:PREDICT WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT IN WEST SIDE STORY AND EXPLAIN HOW THE SONGS WILL HELP TELL THE STORY IN AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES.
Retelling History (8th)-HW#10: What does the song “Officer Krupke” reveal about the lives of the Jets? What are some struggles they are facing in life? Answer in at least 5 sentences.
General Music 603/601/619-HW#7:Choose a song you like. Create a dynamic timeline (use the template below) for the song like we did in class. Please provide the name of the song and the artist. THURS. 11/14
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General Music 602-HW#5: Song Debate! Which song is the “better” song and why? (“Blackbird” or “And I Love Her”) Explain your choice on looseleaf in at least 5 sentences. Tues. 10/29
Ms. Russo's Email: drusso15@schools.nyc.gov
Happy Fall! :)
Retelling History (7th)-HW#8:PREDICT WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT IN WEST SIDE STORY AND EXPLAIN HOW THE SONGS WILL HELP TELL THE STORY IN AT LEAST 5 SENTENCES.
Retelling History (8th)-HW#10: What does the song “Officer Krupke” reveal about the lives of the Jets? What are some struggles they are facing in life? Answer in at least 5 sentences.
General Music 603/601/619-HW#7:Choose a song you like. Create a dynamic timeline (use the template below) for the song like we did in class. Please provide the name of the song and the artist. THURS. 11/14
ff(very loud)
f
mf
p
pp(very soft)
___________________________________________
Start End
General Music 602-HW#5: Song Debate! Which song is the “better” song and why? (“Blackbird” or “And I Love Her”) Explain your choice on looseleaf in at least 5 sentences. Tues. 10/29
Ms. Russo's Email: drusso15@schools.nyc.gov
Ms. Russo's Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned every class. All homework must be handed in by the indicated due date.
Late homework will only be accepted if a student is absent on the day it is due. In this case the homework is due the next class. Student should write ABSENT on the top of the homework when handing it in.
Extra credit opportunities will be available to make up missed homework upon request when at more than 2 assignments are missing.
On homework please write the following so that I am able to grade it:
-your first and last name
-name of the class
-full description of the assignment
Homework will be assigned every class. All homework must be handed in by the indicated due date.
Late homework will only be accepted if a student is absent on the day it is due. In this case the homework is due the next class. Student should write ABSENT on the top of the homework when handing it in.
Extra credit opportunities will be available to make up missed homework upon request when at more than 2 assignments are missing.
On homework please write the following so that I am able to grade it:
-your first and last name
-name of the class
-full description of the assignment