HS Band
Instructor: Mr. Darryl Kniffen
Student Work Showcase
You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch
The R&B Project
During the garageband project, I chose to explore the question "What makes an excellent R&B tune?" Through my exploration, I concluded that an excellent R&B tune needs to express a mood, emotion, idea, and story. It also has to be interesting to the audience by adding several different instruments, having different sections, etc. I chose to create an R&B tune because I enjoy listening to the genre of R&B and wanted to learn how to perform it. During this project, I learned a variety of knowledge and skills, including describing and analyzing R&B music, making musical decisions, creating melodies, creating chord progressions, creating drum beats, using different tones, and learning garageband editing skills. Please enjoy my R&B track below.
The Piano Project
During this project, I chose to perform the piece “Nocturne op. 9/2” by Chopin because I enjoy the smoothness and speed of this particular Chopin piece. This piece is memorable and stood out because of it’s expressive qualities. During the project, I focused on the big ideas of 1) expression and 2) technique. This piece expresses a peacefulness, solitude, and tranquility that relaxes people. Some of the technical aspects used during this project are proper posture, playing fluently, and executing the correct dynamics. Please enjoy my performance of “Nocturne op. 9/2” by Chopin.
"When words leave off, music begins." - Heinrich Heine
Course: HS Band
Instructor: Mr. Darryl Kniffen
Syllabus
Course Overview:
This course is designed to develop students' musical knowledge, skills and understanding. Some of the big ideas students will be exploring include: 1) music is a tool for expression 2) music has structure 3) music is a form of communication. During the course, students will participate in a variety of musical learning experiences which include performing music of different genres, composing music, arranging music, improvising music, describing and analyzing music, and evaluating music.
Assessment
Final grades are calculated by the following:
Playing Assignments: 100%
Students will be given regular practice assignments throughout the course. In order to achieve the maximum grade in this area, students must complete all assignments to the best of their ability and complete them on time.
ADDRESS
Arlington Memorial High School & Middle School
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
802.375.2589
Fisher Elementary School
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
802.375.6409
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