Examples+of+Assignments

=Day 1:= write/draw what you think is happening during the listening example [] (listen to 2 minutes)

=Day 3:= Work with the same partner to create a 10 measure composition for 2 instruments

=Day 5:= Work in groups of six to create a 10 measure composition for 3 instruments (notes only) Use at least 3 major or minor chords

=Day 6:= Add tempo, articulations, etc. to your group composition. Write a reflection on how the additions enhanced the composition

=Day 7:= HW: write a 10 measure composition for 1 or 2 instruments in the given key that tells a story. (keep the given story or make up your own) Make sure your composition represents the meaning of the key as well as the story [] This composition is in C Major, and it represents two boys playing together. At first they are pretending to walk on the moon, then they are pretending to be knights.

=Day 8:= Work with your partner to compose a theme (1-2 measures long) and 3 variations The first 2 measures are the theme. The next 6 measures are the variations of the theme

=Day 9:= Work with your partner to create a composition in ABA form for 1 instrument (you can use the same theme and variations from the previous lesson). minimum 12 measures A: measures 1-4 B: measures 5-8 A: measures 9-12