by Kirsten LLOYD | Nov 6, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
In Grade 7, the students have been exploring Gaming Music and it functions within the structure of the game. Adaptive Soundtracks are unique as they can change based on the internal cues. As the player progresses through the game, the music will change in reflection...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Oct 6, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
In Gaming Music, adaptive soundtracks employ heavy amounts of repetition. Ostinatos are musical patterns that repeat A LOT, while repeated melodic devices are called Riffs. When you layer these ideas together you can create familiar patterns and themes that help move...
by Peter LAWSON | Sep 22, 2022 | Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, Uncategorized
Hello all, Week 4 in music is done and dusted. We’ve been busy playing, singing and dancing as usual. Grade 1 student moved to music, learned some new songs and even rewrote lyrics for a song Grade 2 continue to impress with their energy levels and upbeat...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Sep 22, 2022 | Grade 6, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Music, The Grades
One of the trickiest things to learn and master when playing an instrument is the embouchure, or mouth position. You can’t just pucker your lips or blow into a mouthpiece, controlling the air as you blow it out can impact the octave and volume of the pitch. But...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Sep 15, 2022 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
When we think about Music, we often first approach it from our personal preferences. But can your preferences be connected to your identity as an individual? How about your communal identity? Or cultural identity? In Grade 8, the students are exploring the concept of...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Sep 8, 2022 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Music, Secondary Music, The Grades
The Grade 9s have been learning about how modern pop music is made and observing the difference between artistry and marketing. How many people does it really take to write a song these days? And how long does it actually take? Months or a few hours? The creative...
