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Note by Note Introduction and Overview

Added: Aug 12, 2009 - View

Note by Note:  The Making of Steinway L1037 is an independent film that reminds us how extraordinary the dialogue can be between an artist and an instrument.Five separate lessons teach segments of the film based on a quote and concept from the film:Lesson One:  Personality and the PianoLesson Two:  A Job Well DoneLesson Three:  Talking PianosLesson Four:  Old vs. NewLesson Five:  Wrapping the GiftLessons include Viewing Details, Preview Focus activities, a brief summary of the lesson, Active Viewing questions, Postview Reflection discussion questions and Extension Activities for a variety of ages, levels, applications and settings.The guide below details how to use each section of the lesson plans.  

Is it Noise or is it Music/When does Noise Become Music?

Added: Jul 29, 2009 - View

In this lesson, students will practice discernment in listening – hearing more detail and comparing and contrasting sounds of all kinds. They will tackle the question, “When does noise become music?” as they continue to answer for themselves the question, “What is music?” The lesson will encourage the students to listen to “real world” sounds and discuss them in musical terms. Rather than suggesting that there is a right or wrong answer to the inquiry, students will be encouraged to think of a continuum of sound rather than discrete categories as they work to sort sounds into “music” and “noise.”

Voices of the Civil War

Added: Jul 17, 2009 - View

Through the use of Civil War era songs, students will understand first hand the challenges faced by individuals who lived during the conflict. Songs examined will include those referencing patriotism, politics, emancipation, army and domestic life.  The unit will culminate in the production of a music video portraying the events and perspectives of one song.

Arabic Music

Added: Jul 17, 2009 - View

This unit is the third in the seventh grade music curriculum.  At this point in the year students have already shown an in-depth understanding of the elements of rhythm, meter, and pitch.  This unit builds on these concepts by comparing Western music to that of the Middle East.  Students will examine the National Standards regarding cultural comparison as well as improvisation, a key trait of Arabic music.  While uncovering the key traits of Arabic music (pitch, rhythm, instruments, improvisation, and  performance practice) students will find similarities and differences between this musical culture and their own.  By rehearsing and performing two traditional Arabic folk songs students will gain a clear understanding of this unique sound.  The unit will culminate with a performance task assessment that allows students to display their understanding through a concert advertisement.

VH1 Storytellers: Coldplay, Lesson 1

Added: Jul 16, 2009 - View

Students will gain an understanding of the various aspects of a rock band and be able to recognize distinguishing features of the band Coldplay.Students will develop an understanding of the diverse range of creative components that come into play when music is based on numerous factors (individuals, personal experiences, relationships, situations in the lives of band members).These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen, Lesson 3

Added: Jul 10, 2009 - View

Students will identify metaphors in and provide an interpretation of Bruce Springsteen’s song “Devils & Dust.”These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen, Lesson 2

Added: Jul 10, 2009 - View

Students will use the correct music terminology to evaluate a performance, composition, and arrangement of the song “Blinded by the Light” by Bruce Springsteen and compare it to the number one hit version recorded by Manfred Man.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen, Lesson 1

Added: Jul 8, 2009 - View

Students will identify distinguishing features of the Rock & Roll music genre and gain an understanding of the background of Bruce Springsteen as a musical artist.Students will be able to analyze the music of Bruce Springsteen in terms of aesthetic qualities and explain the musical means it uses to evoke feelings and emotions.Students will gain an understanding that there is a wide-ranging transformation of aesthetic meaning and emotions from music based on the individual, situations, time, the people you are with, and various experiences.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam, Lesson 3

Added: Jul 7, 2009 - View

Students will examine the nature of their own generation by looking at current events and music styles. Students will update old lyrics with new ones that are more relevant to current times and express a truth about their own generation. Students will perform their updated lyrics and support their choices. These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam, Lesson 2

Added: Jul 7, 2009 - View

Students will analyze the meaning of songs, how its music complements the lyrics, and how the meaning can evolve over time. Students will make a compelling presentation of a favorite song lyric.Students will find inspiring sources for new songs in the newspaper.Students will learn about using other songs as inspiration for new ones.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Storytellers: Pearl Jam, Lesson 1

Added: Jul 6, 2009 - View

Students will compare and contrast two current songs of different genres and gain an understanding of what makes a genre.Students will learn to analyze the distinguishing features of the grunge genre in terms of its place in history, musical style, and aesthetic impact.Students will learn that lyric writing is a creative way of expressing a personal truth.  Students will learn to paraphrase a Pearl Jam song.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Ice-T’s Rap School, Lesson 3

Added: Jul 2, 2009 - View

Students will understand how to successfully work in a group.Students will create and perform their own autobiographical rap songs.Students will understand how rap music and music in general can help us to deal with emotional issues. These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Ice-T’s Rap School, Lesson 2

Added: Jul 2, 2009 - View

Students will understand how composers use their personal background to create music.Students will gain insight into how rap music tells both a personal and cultural story.Students will better understand Nelson Mandela and apartheid. Students will write an autobiography about themselves using a rap rhyme scheme.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Ice -T’s Rap School, Lesson 1

Added: Jul 1, 2009 - View

Students will learn the history of rap and gain an understanding of the components of rap music including the social element.   Students will analyze “Power” by Ice -T to better understand the content, rhyme scheme, melody, and rhythm of rap music. Students will experience the correlation between Shakespeare’s poetry and rap music of today. Students will discuss the power of autobiography and how music can be used as a vehicle to help us express our personal lives and our culture. These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Rock Docs: Bling'd: Blood, Diamonds, and Hip Hop, Lesson 3

Added: Jun 30, 2009 - View

To understand the relationship between hip-hop culture and the diamond trade.To explore ways not just the hip-hop community, but everyone can assist the people of Sierra Leone.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Rock Docs: Bling'd: Blood, Diamonds, and Hip Hop, Lesson 2

Added: Jun 30, 2009 - View

Students will understand how music can be used to express culturally or politically charged views.Students can recognize and experiment with the creative process by composing their own short rap on a world issue affecting life in our society.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Rock Docs: Bling'd: Blood, Diamonds, and Hip Hop, Lesson 1

Added: Jun 30, 2009 - View

Students will gain awareness of, and discuss the link between the diamond trade and the issue of poverty and despair in Sierra Leone.Students will identify historical and cultural links between the United States and Sierra Leone, namely slave trade, the embracing of hip-hop music, and the diamond trade.Students develop a realization as to how important hip-hop music is to the youth of Sierra Leone as a means of expression.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 2), Lesson 3

Added: Jun 30, 2009 - View

Students will learn to sing the chorus of the song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister.Students will compose an alternate version of the song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” by Twisted Sister.Students will perform their own version of “We’re Not Gonna Take It.”Students will practice proper audience behavior.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 2), Lesson 2

Added: Jun 29, 2009 - View

Students will discuss censorship of music and other art forms.Students will create their own list of criteria for acceptable music. Students will write a list of their own “Filthy fifteen” based on their criteria for acceptable music. These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.

VH1 Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 2), Lesson 1

Added: Jun 29, 2009 - View

Students will describe and learn about the development of Heavy Metal in America.Students will compare different sub-genres of metal, including Hair Metal and Teeth Metal.These lessons provided to you by VH1 Music Studio, Cable in the Classroom and MENC.Please note: Most VH1 Music Studio programs are centered around an artist or group.  This program recording is no longer available, but the accompanying lessons can be adapted for use in the classroom without the use of the program itself.Note to Teachers:  The programs viewed in conjunction with these lesson plans may include references, consistent with the eras portrayed, to substance abuse, violent acts, and topics of a sexual and/or political nature.  Because this may be considered inappropriate for classroom use in some communities, you are encouraged to review the programs before presenting them to your students, and if necessary, choose those sections that enhance your lesson and are acceptable for use in your classroom.