Musical

Research one song from a musical that you would like to perform. Write the following:
- When was it written?
- Is this piece a reflection of the period it was written in?
- Who wrote it?
- Why did you choose it?
- Describe how the composer has used the concept of structure? (1 paragraph)
- If you were to play this piece with your classmates/accompanists - how would you arrange it?
- Provide a youtube link to your song. (This must be completed at home.)
- Include a link to a website about the musical you have selected.

Your answer should be in full sentence, not dot points.

Sibelius Tutorial

You need to know how to use Sibelius and the best way is to use a tutorial. To get all of the resources you need, download these files:

Project Files
http://sdrv.ms/AyzKXN

Handbook (edited)
http://sdrv.ms/yy7NMp

Work through the handbook, there are multiple tutorials that assist you.
You need to complete the first tutorial - Project 1. If you finish early, continue to the next project.

Email me with any questions or...google it!

Natural Talent Myth

Do you believe natural talent makes a truly great performer?

I read this article recently and it definitely challenged my perspective.

I'm going to steal a point from Paul Wolfe. Watch the video below (it is youtube and will not work at school.)



This is Dinara Safina. Not much of a player here but she ended up becoming the world's number 1 tennis player.

Really, do you believe natural talent makes a truly great performer?

Time to Comment!

Please comment on other people's blogs.

Ask meaningful questions to one another about performance!

M. Begg

http://performanceperfectio.blogspot.com.au/

D. Clarke

http://performing-dan.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/performing.html

J. Cooper

http://originalityisinmusic.blogspot.com.au/ 

C. Fisher

http://camsperformanceblog.blogspot.com.au/

A. Fraser

http://afraser14.blogspot.com.au/

H. Hansen

http://killerperformance.blogspot.com.au

T. He

http://schoomusb.tumblr.com/

C. Horsley

http://performanceisgud4u.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/performance.html

J. Hughes

http://makingagreatperformer.blogspot.com.au/

J. Khoong

http://shine40-justinmusicblog.blogspot.com.au/

J. Kim

http://jonathantaehwankim.blogspot.com.au/

K. Kuroz

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C. Leighton

http://performerlez.blogspot.com.au/

L. Longhi

?

A. Messara

http://messcat.blogspot.com.au/

Charley Piper

http://performance-charlie.blogspot.com.au

H. Phillips:

http://lildrummerblogger.blogspot.com.au/

O. Rich

http://olivermusicblog.blogspot.com.au/

J. Van Der Wallen

http://fullysickbru.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/what-makes-good-performer.html

Your First Blog!

Hi year 10!
We will be creating blogs about a study into what makes a great performer.


Your first blog needs to include:
- A reflection on the Answer Garden experience
- What makes a great performer in your eyes?
- List some great performers - especially performers that inspire you.
- Add a link to one of your listed performer's web/wikipedia page.


Below is a list of student blogs, it will be updated once they have all been added in. Feel free to comment on each other's blogs.