Pop Music Tasks and Clarification Key concept: Aesthetics Related concepts: Composition, Structure, and Audience Context: Personal and cultural expression Concept Statement: Time and place may change but the structure and composition of Pop music stays the same Task 1: Research a Songwriter You are going to choose a songwriter who writes wr ites popular music. It may be a songwriter/producer or a singer/songwriter, as long as the one you are researching is the one who writes the music. They may be a current or from any popular genre from the 50s onwards. It could be different musical styles such s uch as R&B, Rock, Alternative, and Dance music, but it should be music mus ic that is created for a large audience. Tips for success:
1 – 3 pages using MLA format You may include a brief bio of the songwriter, but focus on the songwriting. How does your chosen artist use the creative process? Do they use a formula or other techniques? Use musical vocabulary. What is the role of popular music? What does your songwriter use music for? How could you use us e the information you are learning about?
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Task 2: Analysis You are going to choose a Pop song and analyze it. Use a structure/texture map and refer to all the relevant elements of music, such as: structure, stru cture, texture, chords and chord functions, rhythm, ect. Include a melodic analysis that shows the chord tones and non chord tones. Tips for success:
Present your analysis clearly using a rough roug h draft to plan your analysis. Use a variation of the structure map that shows time in minutes/seconds or bars. Use the elements of music and musical concepts from class. Don’t be worried about stating simple concepts, but do go into depth. Eg. What is the structure of the melody? Or what are the melody notes in relationship to the chords.
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Task 3: Pop song Composition You are going to compose and record a Pop song. You will be responsible for performing at least part of the song, but you may use technology or other musician/singers to record your work. You may share ideas and use feedback from others, but each students is responsible for creating their own song. Tips for success:
Clearly present how you are working through the creative process in your developmental workbook, including your idea/intent. idea/intent . Don’t try and sit down and “think” of an idea, but rather generate ideas through action and trying different things out. Use your Gdrive to store and reflect on things you have been exploring. s teal.” Build on existing work you find inspirational “Good artist copy, great artist steal.” Picasso Mr. Aaron Specifically identify the skills you need to complete the task. Document how you are learning those skills eg, reflection, practice sheet, goals ect
Due date:_________________________________________ Task 4: Listening and Critiquing Using the Feldman Critique method you will create three critiques, one of them may be your own song. On Gdrive choose the songs you would like to critique. critique. Listen to them and and post your critique for the songwriters to read, keep your self-critique for use in your reflection. Tips for success:
Use the steps good old Feldman laid out. Take the time to listen to the song multiple times and go in depth in your analysis. You may add points for improvement, but in general keep the tone positive with a good 2:1 highlight ratio.
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Task 5: Self Reflection You will create a self reflection that address the following questions: 1. How did you use the creative process? 2. What techniques techniques and concepts concepts did you use? 3. Did you use a formula? 4. What influenced your song? What is it about? about? 5. What content from class did you use? us e? What other information did you use? Tips for success:
Give your song a context Explore meaning and depth What do you see the role of Pop music to be?
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Knowledge and Understanding
(A)
Excellent 8 – 7
Substantial 6 – 5
Adequate 4 – 3
Limited 2 – 1
The student: (i) Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the music elements of Pop music, including concepts, processes, and the use of musical vocabulary including the elements of music. (ii) Demonstrates knowledge of the development and role of Pop Music in original or displaced contexts. (iii) Demonstrates use of acquired knowledge to purposefully inform musical decisions in the process of creating music.
Developing Skills (B)
Excellent 8 – 7
Substantial 6 – 5
Adequate 4 – 3
Limited 2 – 1
Excellent 8 – 7
Substantial 6 – 5
Adequate 4 – 3
Limited 2 – 1
The student: (i) Demonstrates acquisition and development of the skills and techniques songwriting. (ii) Demonstrates application of skills and techniques to create and perform Pop music
Thinking Creatively (C) The student: (i) Uses the creative process to develop an artistic intention that is consistently feasible, clear, imaginative and coherent (ii) Demonstrates Demonstrates a range and depth of creativethinking behaviours (iii) Demonstrates exploration of ideas to shape artistic intention through to a performance.
Responding
(D)
Excellent 8 – 7
Substantial 6 – 5
Adequate 4 – 3
Limited 2 – 1
The student: (i) Constructs meaning , and transfers learning to new settings (ii) Creates an artistic response r esponse that intends to reflect or impact on the world around him or her (iii) Presents a musical critique of their own music and others.
Development Workbook The Development Workbook is an integral part of the music course. It will consist of both visual and music material. This is the place for: Class notes and handouts, Written assignments, guided and independent research. Planning for your work Self-evaluation and reflection on both your process and your product. Musical thoughts and ideas. Examples of performers and composers. Citations for all research, music and pictures.
In Process and Retroactive Reflection Guide:
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Include dates. Include sonic examples of ideas and work in progress. progress . Experimentation, don’t worry about the quality it is part of a process . Visual material, mind maps, brain storms, diagrams, screen shots ect. Thoughtful and in depth. Set goals and respond to challenges. Is dynamic, spontaneous and on-going, keep it with you and open. Evaluations of your work and the work of others. Stimulating questions. Generating awareness, things you are learning. Feedback and responses to your work. Is related to what you are doing.
