year 7 voices cape

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Through this unit you will be using yourvoices in different ways. Through a

range of tasks and activities you willuse your voice to create and imitate avariety of sounds and effects.

As a class you will work togetherfollowing a conductor for aperformance of the Honda civic choiradvert. You will then work in groupsto compose your own piece based on agiven brief.


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Learning Intentions: To be able to.

1)... develop an understanding of musical elements.

2)...demonstrate instrument technique; use of voice and

breathing.

3) ...identify the skills needed to work as an ensemble.

Warm up Court of king caratacus

Task 1 Honda civic advert, four sections following conductor.

Task 2- Group work, create ideas for new section.

Plenary- What have we learnt? What do the keywords mean?

Keywords

Dynamics

Forte

Piano

Crescendo

DiminuendoLayering


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In what wayscan vocals be

used different

in music?


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This song is to warm up our voices and facial muscles. It also helps

us to develop our breathing.


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Listen to all the different sounds the choir

makes for the car.


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In groups of about 5, you are to compose an

a new section for our Honda Civic Choir.

Firstly, in your groups decide on what thenew section will be about. E.g Passing

traffic, going through a puddle, braking,

electric windows.

Secondly, create about 7-10 different vocal

sounds for your idea.


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What musical terms do these letters make,

and what do they mean?

MOPET SAD MINCY

ROFET OPANI


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1)... develop understanding of layering sounds.

2)...strengthen understanding of instrument technique; use of voice

and breathing.

3) ...improve ensemble skills.

Warm up - Court of king caratacus (with movements).

Task 1- Rehearse the four sections, film performance.

Task 2 Group idea for fifth section, perform and record.

Plenary- Identify what areas of APP you are working at and why?

Keywords

Dynamics

Forte

Piano

Crescendo

DiminuendoLayering


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What instruments do these people play?

It has four strings.It uses a bow.

It stands up.It is made of

wood.

You blow it.

It has an airy

sound.It is made of

metal.

You use both

hands.

You also use yourfeet.

There are varioussizes.

You need sticks.

Cello Flute Drums


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Today I want you to really focus on your

breathing, making sure you use the right

technique.


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As a class we are going to rehearse the

sections we completed from last lesson.

Through the rehearsal we will be thinking

about dynamics, and what effects we couldput into the final performance.

We will do two recordings of the

performance.


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Continuing on from last lesson, in your

groups your are to finish your idea for a new

section.

In your piece I would like to hear somedynamic changes, the use of layering.

Each group will perform, and will also be

recorded.


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In your groups identify what APP criterias we

have achieved.


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1)...improve understanding of layering sounds and how they worktogether.

2)...strengthen ensemble skills through composing and sharing ofideas.

3) ...develop vocal skills and confidence in creating sounds.

Warm up- Layering improvisation.

Task 1- Group composition, select random brief. Create 10sounds, perform sounds.

Task 2- Structure and layer sounds, piece to last at least 1minute.

Plenary- Hot seat quick-fire questions.

Keywords

Dynamics

Forte

Piano

Crescendo

DiminuendoLayering


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=1 = 2 = 3 =4

Work out these musical sums.

5 4

6 12

Crotchet MinimDotted

Minim

Semi-

breve


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Crotchet

Minim

Dotted

Minim

Semi-Breve


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1) ...develop knowledge of how graphic scores work.

2)... show awareness of your role within in your ensemble.

3) ...demonstrate understanding of layering sounds.

Warm up- Interpretation of a graphic score in groups.

Task 1- Rehearse group piece ready for performance.

Task 2- Performance of group work, peer assessment withfeedback.

Plenary- Brainstorms on mini white board or IWB, what have welearnt, what skills have been developed and how?

Keywords

Dynamics

Forte

Piano

Crescendo

DiminuendoLayering


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1) ...demonstrate understanding of how graphic scores work.

2)... strengthen knowledge of musical elements; pitch; duration;

dynamics.

3) ...show understanding of structuring ideas.

Warm up- Whole class vocal improvisation to given stimulus.

Task 1- List your sounds from your group pieces, create symbolsfor them.

Task 2- Create a draft graphic score.

Plenary Group quiz on Graphic scores.

Keywords

Dynamics

Forte

Piano

Crescendo

DiminuendoLayering


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As a class we are going to improvise sounds

for the following ideas. For this task there

will be no conductor, it is up to you when to

start or finish your sounds.

a) A haunted Forest.

b) A stormy Sea.

c) A busy factory.

d) A funfair.

e) A train station.


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For your group compositions you will create a

graphic score for them. This is where shapes

represent different sounds.


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We can use different shapes and symbols to

represent different sounds.

What sound do you think this symbol couldrepresent?

Why?


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What about this shape?

Why?


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This one?

Why?


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Finally this one?

Why?


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Not only can we can give a shape a sound, but

we can also change the DYNAMICS and the

PITCHof the sound.

How could we symbolise this?


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Discuss this..

Is there a difference in sound between?


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Discuss.

Is there a difference in sound between?


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In your groups, write down all the different

sounds you were using for your mode of

transport, and then attribute a symbol.

You must have at least ten different sounds.

E.G

Bus bell - Biiingg


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Your task in your groups, is to create a Graphic

score representing a mode of transport, and

the sounds and events that you could and

would possibly hear.

Look at the example. What do you think the

different symbols represent?


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1) ... identify areas of strengths and weakness, indicating targets for

improvement.

2)... demonstrate knowledge of musical elements.

3) ...provide feedback and suggestions for areas of improvements for

others.

Warm up- Vocal improvisation silly sounds.

Task 1- Complete graphic scores.

Task 2 - Self assessment.

Plenary- Discussion of targets.

Keywords

Dynamics

Forte

Piano

Crescendo

DiminuendoLayering

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