The Page for Ted's Classes
This is the page for Ted's classes. Please check back regularly for updates on assignments and upcoming performances.
Spring 2014-2015
- Music Composition and Songwriting: 1. Word painting assignment due Thursday, April 9. 2.Antecedent-consequent melody with four variations due on Wednesday, April 15
- Spring Concert: Finalize your selections for the concert by April 3.
- Beginning Guitar: Quiz on open chords (D. G. A. Em, E, C, Am), Tuesday, April 14
- Introduction to Music: First quiz (basic rhythms, Middle Ages and Renaissance) on Friday, April 10.
- Art and Ideas: Watch the following trailer for a documentary about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and answer the question below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj6j_7iiUYQ
Based on what you learned about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony from this trailer, do you think the Symphony is more reflective of classical values or romantic values? Why?
Multimedia
Hanchong "Jacky" Jin ('16) performs an arrangement of the theme from The Pirates of the Caribbean:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHwm3UYMz20
Seventh Grader Elias Fredericks performs Faure's Elegy for Cello and Piano (Jacky Jin on piano):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxIsRa5IEPk
Gabe Ryan ('14) performs an original composition ("Catch Phrases") for harmonica and piano:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvxVWgl8nJg
Spring 2014-2015
- Music Composition and Songwriting: 1. Word painting assignment due Thursday, April 9. 2.Antecedent-consequent melody with four variations due on Wednesday, April 15
- Spring Concert: Finalize your selections for the concert by April 3.
- Beginning Guitar: Quiz on open chords (D. G. A. Em, E, C, Am), Tuesday, April 14
- Introduction to Music: First quiz (basic rhythms, Middle Ages and Renaissance) on Friday, April 10.
- Art and Ideas: Watch the following trailer for a documentary about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and answer the question below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj6j_7iiUYQ
Based on what you learned about Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony from this trailer, do you think the Symphony is more reflective of classical values or romantic values? Why?
Multimedia
Hanchong "Jacky" Jin ('16) performs an arrangement of the theme from The Pirates of the Caribbean:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHwm3UYMz20
Seventh Grader Elias Fredericks performs Faure's Elegy for Cello and Piano (Jacky Jin on piano):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxIsRa5IEPk
Gabe Ryan ('14) performs an original composition ("Catch Phrases") for harmonica and piano:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvxVWgl8nJg