MUSIC

Composer Presentations will be in class on Wednesday June 1st. Take some time on Monday May 30th to make sure you are prepared then begin working on your music video (see below):

MUSIC ASSIGNMENT -research a COMPOSER: -Read the information about the classical composer you were assigned -In your groups, summarize this information and prepare to present it to your classmates -Be creative in your presentations -Gather additional information, images, and music as needed to support your presentation -Divide the presentation so each person has a part of creating presentation materials and giving the presentation -you will be assessed on your presentation and content -did you give main information about your composer? Did you present it clearly?

Information to include: Background on Composer -who are they? /2 Accomplishments -what did they do? /2 Did their work or actions address social issues of the time? /1 Can you find an example of their music? /1

Creativity /2 Presentation -message is clear /2

MUSIC VIDEO ASSIGNMENT: Learning outcomes:
 * Respond to professional dance, drama, music, and visual art works through the creation of own arts expressions**
 * Investigate and identify ways that today’s arts expressions often reflect concern for social issues.**
 * Investigate and identify how arts expressions can reflect diverse worldviews**

-you can work individually or in self-chosen groups of 2-3 for this assignment. -choose a song that is school appropriate addresses an issue or has a clear message. Think about what a song is really about before you choose it. What is the artist trying to express? How do you think they see the world? What social issues do they address in their art? Do you agree with their message or viewpoint? The issues and/or message in your song can be anything from relationships to concern for environment to politics to.... -watch a music video for the song. -think about how you can create your own music video for this song using still pictures with words and effects. -talk to classmates if you need technical support to get started.

-your final product will include the music video you created and answers to the questions above about the artist's worldview and the message they are expressing. -your input on evaluation criteria including "what does proficient look like" is requested in the discussion area of this page!