Composition 1 My Music

Composition 2 - HOMEWORKPlease complete your intention for your composition 2 (we did before summer) this should include: what you were intending to composing (waltz, disco, song, programmatic piece) and the instruments used. Add extra detail such as pieces which inspired you and why you chose those instruments.2-3 SENTENCES!

Composition 2 - HOMEWORKPlease complete your evaluation of composition 2. This should state how effective you think your piece is say good and bad things about it, what you would improve and how and why, etc.

No more than 200 words!

Composition 1 My Music

Intended OutcomeTo understand the requirements for Composition 1 My Music and begin planning my own composition

How much do you know?How much do you know about your own instrument?Tell the person next to you:- The range of your instrument (the highest and lowest notes possible)- What is it made of?- How is the sound produced?- Any instrument specific techniques, i.e. bends (guitar)

My MusicMy Music is your composition for AoS1, and is for your instrument

It must use the instrument you played in your performance 1 (solo)

You can use other instruments but you dont have to, and your instrument should play the main part

My MusicFor this composition, you must write a short brief

A brief is a write-up of your plans for the composition

It is linked to the commentary you did for performance 1 the final paragraph of your commentary will become your brief for composition 1

Writing a briefComposition BriefThe type of piece youll be composing (style/genre), i.e. pop songThe instrument youll be using should be the instrument you used in performance 1Musical techniques and ideas you intend to useClear details of how your composition will link to your performance 1

Example briefBriefTo compose a jazz study for solo clarinet using musical features from Eleanor Rigby, arranged for clarinet with piano accompaniment.Use the structure of Eleanor Rigby introduce an original tune then develop variations on it before returning to the initial melody for the final sectionAdapt the melancholy mood of Eleanor Rigby but keep the rhythmic features of variation 2 use syncopated rhythms, swung quavers and offbeat accents to create a more upbeat, jazzy mood to show off the range of styles of the clarinet.Use the dynamic arch shape of Eleanor Rigby by using increasingly louder dynamics though variation 1 and 2, then getting quieter in the final section.

TasksLook back over your performance commentary

Start the composition planning sheet

Write a rough brief (one paragraph)

Create one ostinato that you could possibly use in your composition and be prepared to show it to the group!

Sharing is caring!Swap your plan (in progress) with the person next to youIs there any information missing?Do you have an idea of what this piece will sound like already?Is the style clear?Which ideas do you particularly like?

Write at least 3 sentences on their work, giving some constructive feedback about their plan.