Mr  Reynolds

LC  6  -­‐  Easter  Showcase  Rehearsal  !By  the  end  of  this  session,  you  will...  

1) Understand  good  performance  techniques  !2) Learn  a  song  to  perform  at  the  Showcase  Concert  !3) Evaluate  your  own  and  others’  work  (HOT  7)

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Easter Showcase Concert

BRIEF: You will be performing to the rest of our class

!You can either pick a song we have learnt in class or

choose your own !

It needs to be between 1 - 4 minutes !

You will be assessed on your performance

Option A: Group 4-5 1-2 pupils playing keyboard

other 2-3 pupils singing

Option B: 2 pupils one playing left side of keyboard, other right

Option C: Backing track from YouTube Solo or group performance singing to a backing track

from YouTube

Starter

!!

QuesBon:  What  qualiCes  in  this  live  

performance  can  use  in  our  own  performances?  What  does  Beyonce  

do  near  the  beginning?

Ringtone Composition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vltIO3C1Fg

Good  Performance  Techniques

1)  Look  at/  interact  with  audience  !

2)  Perform  confidently  &  with  expression  !3)  Accuracy  -­‐  correct  notes/  in  tune  

!

‘CounCng  Stars’

Chorus  (starts:  105bpm)  

Lately  I’ve  been,                                                        

I’ve  been  losing  sleep,  Dreaming  about  the  things  

That  we  could  be  

But  baby,  baby                                                  

I’ve  been  prayin’  hard                      

Said  no  more  counBng  dollars                                                                    

We’ll  be  counBng  stars                

Yeah  we’ll  be  counBng  stars

Verse  &  Chorus:    Am  x4,            C  x4,            G  x4,          F  x4  

...then  repeatVerse  1  (tempo:  120bpm)  I  see  this  life,  like  a  swinging  vine,  swing  my  heart  across  the  line              In  my  face  is  flashing  signs,  seek  it  out  and  ye  shall  find                                                  Old,  but  I’m  not  that  old;  Young,  but  I’m  not  that  bold                                                      And  I  don’t  think  the  world  is  sold,  I’m  just  doing  what  we’re  told  I  feel  something  so  right,  for  doing  the  wrong  thing                                                                  And  I  feel  something  so  wrong,  for  doing  the  right  thing  I  couldn’t  lie,  couldn’t  lie,  couldn’t  lie                                                                                                                          Everything  that  kills  me  makes  me  feel  alive…

Chords:    Am:  A,  C  and  E          C:    C,  E  and  G          G:  G,  B  and  D          F:      F,  A  and  C

by  One  Republic

Chords too easy? Try performing from notation:

Where  the  notes  are  on  the  5  lines  (stave)  tell  us  where  to  play  on  the  keyboard:

The  types  of  notes  tell  us  how  long  each  note  is    

e.g.  for  a  minim,  we  hold  the  note  on  the  keyboard  down  for  2  beats

Progress Tracker - ‘Counting Stars’

Can you add musical expression?

Easy version by Mr Reynolds

‘Timber’Chorus  

It’s  goin’  down              I’m  yelling  “1mber!”              You  be8er  move              You  be8er  dance              

I’ll  make  a  night              You  won’t  remember            I’ll  be  the  one              You  won’t  forget            Ooh,  Ooh,  Ooh

Chorus  &  Verses:  Add  Expression:  “wine,  wine,  tea”    

      Em,            G,            D,          C  ...then  just  keep  repea1ng

Verses    Compose  your  own  rap  for  each  verse.  Remember:  -­‐  Make  sure  the  lyrics  fit  with  the  chords  &  rhythm  -­‐  Meaningful  lyrics  -­‐  rap  about  what  people  can  relate  to  -­‐  Catchy  lyrics  -­‐  make  it  memorable  for  the  listener

by  Kesha  &  Pitball

Chords:    Em:  E,  G  and  B        G:  G,  B  and  D        D:  D,  F#  and  A          C:  C,  E  and  G    

tempo:  120bpm

Chords too easy? Try performing from notation:

Where  the  notes  are  on  the  5  lines  (stave)  tell  us  where  to  play  on  the  keyboard:

The  types  of  notes  tell  us  how  long  each  note  is    

e.g.  for  a  minim,  we  hold  the  note  on  the  keyboard  down  for  2  beats

Performing from notation:

Where  the  notes  are  on  the  5  lines  (stave)  tell  us  where  to  play  on  the  keyboard:

The  types  of  notes  tell  us  how  long  each  note  is    

e.g.  for  a  minim,  we  hold  the  note  on  the  keyboard  down  for  2  beats

Performance Task Practise ‘Eastenders’ theme

Try playing tune with just one hand. If it’s too easy, try playing the tune using BOTH hands!

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Performance Task Practise ‘The Simpsons’ theme

Try playing tune with just one hand. If it’s too easy, try playing the tune using BOTH hands!

Try playing tune with just one hand. If it’s too easy, try playing the tune using BOTH hands!

Performance Task Practise ‘Eastenders’ theme

Voice – Flute

Performance Task

Performance Task

‘Just  The  Way  You  Are’Chorus  

When  I  see  your  face  There's  not  a  thing  that  I  would  change‘Cos  you're  amazing,  Just  the  way  you  are  

And  when  you  smile,  The  whole  world  stops  and  stares  for  awhile‘Cos  girl  you're  amazing,    Just  the  way  you  are

Verse  &  Chorus:    C  x8,            Am  x8,            F  x8,          C  x8  

...then  repeatVerse  1  Oh,  her  eyes,  her  eyes,  make  the  stars  look  like  they're  not  shiningHer  hair,  her  hair,  falls  perfectly  without  her  trying  She's  so  beau1ful,  and  I  tell  her  every  dayYeah,  I  know,  I  know,  when  I  compliment  her  she  won't  believe  meAnd  it's  so,  it's  so,  sad  to  think  that  she  don't  see  what  I  seeBut  every  1me  she  asks  me  do  I  look  okay,  I  say...

Chords:          C:    C,  E  and  G  Am:  A,  C  and  E          F:  F,  A  and  C

by  Bruno  Mars

Chords too easy? Try performing from notation:

Where  the  notes  are  on  the  5  lines  (stave)  tell  us  where  to  play  on  the  keyboard:

The  types  of  notes  tell  us  how  long  each  note  is    

e.g.  for  a  minim,  we  hold  the  note  on  the  keyboard  down  for  2  beats

‘Read  All  About  It’Chorus:  (rhythm:  "wine,  tea,  tea")  

Em  x4,  C  x4,  G  x4,  D  x4  

I wanna sing, I wanna shout

I wanna scream till the words dry out

So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid

They can read all about it Read all about it, oh

Oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh

Chords:    Em:  E,  G  and  B                        C:  C,  E  and  G          G:  G,  B  and  D                    D:  D,  F#  and  A  

tempo:  90bpm

by  Emeli  Sande

Verse:  (rhythm:  "wine,  tea,  tea")  Em  x4,  C  x4,  G  x4,  D  x4  

You've got the words to change a nation But you're biting your tongue

You've spent a life time stuck in silence Afraid you'll say something wrong !

If no one ever hears it How we gonna learn your song?

So come on, come on Come on, come on

Other  Verses:    

Em  x4,  C  x4,  G  x4,  D  x4

 

1) Research the other verses to include

in your performance

!2) Have a go writing your own verses,

similar to the ones in the orginal song

Chords too easy? Try performing from notation:

Where  the  notes  are  on  the  5  lines  (stave)  tell  us  where  to  play  on  the  keyboard:

The  types  of  notes  tell  us  how  long  each  note  is    

e.g.  for  a  minim,  we  hold  the  note  on  the  keyboard  down  for  2  beats

Keyboard Guidelines- 1 pupil gets keyboard, keyboard stand & adapter !- Keep volume at half way (when teacher is talking, put volume to zero) !- Stay in your group throughout the lesson !- If you need help, just put your hand up

HOT 7 - EVALUATEStage 8 Critically interprets their results/product making suggestions to widen their practice. Uses

logic to arrive at and defend conclusions using clear and precise language (GCSE A*)

Stage 7 Explains ways to modify their working methods to improve their practice (GCSE A)

Stage 6 Identifies and makes valid comments on the quality of their practice, making suggestions for improvement (GCSE B)

Stage 5 Identifies and makes comments on the quality of their practice, making simple suggestion for improvement (GCSE C)

Stage 4 Suggests improvements in their practice, giving reasons

Stage 3 Identifies strengths and weaknesses in their practice

Stage 2 Responds to prompts to suggest different ways they could have worked

Stage 1 States what has been done when given questions

Easter  Showcase  Concert           -­‐  Success  Criteria

Focus  On:  •  Accuracy  -­‐  playing/  singing  the  correct  notes  !•  Fluency  -­‐  avoiding  any  pauses/  hesita1ons  !•  Confidence/  Expression  -­‐  performing  like  you  really  enjoy  it!  

Outstanding  I  can  perform  all  of  my    part  without  mistakes

Good  I  can  perform  some  of  my  part                              without  mistakes

Excellent  I  can  perform  most  of  my            part  without  mistakes

Ringtone CompositionFocus On:

• All parts are completely IN TIME with each other !• Your ringtone is catchy, unique and memorable !• Include: a Smart Drums, Bass, Keyboard, & Guitar

GREEN • All of the above perfectly to create a unique ringtone

Ringtone CompositionFocus On:

• All parts are completely IN TIME with each other !• Your ringtone is catchy, unique and memorable !• Include: a Smart Drums, Bass, Keyboard, & Guitar

GREEN • All of the above perfectly to create a unique ringtone

RED • Some of the above

Ringtone CompositionFocus On:

• All parts are completely IN TIME with each other !• Your ringtone is catchy, unique and memorable !• Include: a Smart Drums, Bass, Keyboard, & Guitar

GREEN • All of the above perfectly to create a unique ringtone

RED • Some of the above

AMBER • Most of the above

Finally...

!2) How did you achieve these?

1) Key Learning Points?

3) How this learning might be applied in other subjects/ wider world?

spend your last few moments in our lesson recording your learning in your ‘Learning Journal’...

Mr Reynolds

Ringtone CompositionFocus On:

• All parts are completely IN TIME with each other !• Your ringtone is catchy, unique and memorable !• Include: a Smart Drums, Bass, Keyboard, & Guitar

GREEN • All of the above perfectly to create a unique ringtone

RED • Some of the above

AMBER • Most of the above

Summing Up…