Thursday, October 20, 2011
Yo Yo Ma - Reading Assignment
Today in class, you were given an article from the March 2006 issue of School Band and Orchestra. It is an interview with cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Read the article and respond to this blog post with what you consider to be the most important point made in the article.
Concert Calendar
Hey Everybody!
This is a place to post information about concerts in the area. I don't expect everyone to attend every concert, but if we keep a running log of events, you may find yourself with nothing to do one night and, voilà!—instant activity for you and your friends.
When you post an event, be sure to the performer, venue, date, time and cost, preferably using the following format:
Performer: Ani DiFranco
Venue: Chameleon Club
Date: October 20, 2011
Time: 8:00PM
Cost: $20.00
You can also post a link to additional information, like this: http://www.chameleonclub.net/event/69669/
This is a place to post information about concerts in the area. I don't expect everyone to attend every concert, but if we keep a running log of events, you may find yourself with nothing to do one night and, voilà!—instant activity for you and your friends.
When you post an event, be sure to the performer, venue, date, time and cost, preferably using the following format:
Performer: Ani DiFranco
Venue: Chameleon Club
Date: October 20, 2011
Time: 8:00PM
Cost: $20.00
You can also post a link to additional information, like this: http://www.chameleonclub.net/event/69669/
Identifying Difficult Passages in Your Music
Everyone struggles with specific passages in their music. The trick is identifying those passages and figuring out solutions to the problem.
What I'd like you to do here is reply to this post with a passage you have found to be difficult. If you've worked out a solution, post it as well! If you haven't, maybe someone else can help you by replying to your post.
GO!
What I'd like you to do here is reply to this post with a passage you have found to be difficult. If you've worked out a solution, post it as well! If you haven't, maybe someone else can help you by replying to your post.
GO!
Composer of the Week - Week 1
This week's composer is Charles Ives, who happens to be celebrating his 137th birthday today. (posthumously, of course) Do some quick research and reply to this post with one interesting fact about Charles Ives. Be sure not to post the same thing as one of your classmates! (In other words, you have to read the posts of your classmates.)
To get you psyched up for the assignment, here's a recording of Charles Ives' "Central Park in the Dark."
To get you psyched up for the assignment, here's a recording of Charles Ives' "Central Park in the Dark."
Welcome to the MTHS Orchestra Blog!
Welcome to the MTHS Orchestra Blog! I'll post important information and interesting class assignments in this space. Be sure to check back often or, better yet, subscribe to the blog so you'll know when something has been posted.
--Mr. Caravella
--Mr. Caravella
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