Performance Grade 2 - Monday, December 9
A 40 point group grade (10 points per song) will be given for the performance quality of these four songs:
Ain’t It Fun (10 pts)
Attention (10 pts)
He Knows My Name (10 pts)
Still Rolling Stones (10 points)
This is a team grade. Be sure your section is up to the task as the poor performance of any one section will adversely affect the grade of the entire group.
Ain’t It Fun (10 pts)
Attention (10 pts)
He Knows My Name (10 pts)
Still Rolling Stones (10 points)
This is a team grade. Be sure your section is up to the task as the poor performance of any one section will adversely affect the grade of the entire group.
FINAL EXAM
Your final exam grade (20% of your semester average) will be a portfolio all of the Garageband projects you have been working on this semester:
"Smile" (45 possible points)
"Majesty and Glory" (86 possible points)
"Aint It Fun?" (46 possible points)
For a combined 177 possible points. Please complete the form prior to submitting your final exam.
If you were satisfied with the score you earned when you submitted each of these assignments previously, you may keep your earned score and no further work is required. Your grade will be the total points earned out of 177 points.
If you would like the opportunity to improve your score on one or more of the assignments, you may re-submit your GB project for a new score, HOWEVER, I will not take any late submissions, so my recommendation is to work on this project early since no computer problems or poor vocal health will qualify as an excuse for a late submission.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY NEW SUBMISSIONS MUST USE THE UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS and GUIDE TRACK, so check that you are using the most current version! The files are in Dropbox in a folder called FINAL EXAM guides. It will say "Most Current Version" in the title.
Whether you choose to submit new work or keep your original score, be sure to fill out the form below with your specific intentions and don't forget to press the SUBMIT button.
UPLOAD LINK FOR NEW SUBMISSIONS FOR FINAL EXAM: https://www.dropbox.com/request/IDcNHCIJZpAOm0YjLu3H
"Smile" (45 possible points)
"Majesty and Glory" (86 possible points)
"Aint It Fun?" (46 possible points)
For a combined 177 possible points. Please complete the form prior to submitting your final exam.
If you were satisfied with the score you earned when you submitted each of these assignments previously, you may keep your earned score and no further work is required. Your grade will be the total points earned out of 177 points.
If you would like the opportunity to improve your score on one or more of the assignments, you may re-submit your GB project for a new score, HOWEVER, I will not take any late submissions, so my recommendation is to work on this project early since no computer problems or poor vocal health will qualify as an excuse for a late submission.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ANY NEW SUBMISSIONS MUST USE THE UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS and GUIDE TRACK, so check that you are using the most current version! The files are in Dropbox in a folder called FINAL EXAM guides. It will say "Most Current Version" in the title.
Whether you choose to submit new work or keep your original score, be sure to fill out the form below with your specific intentions and don't forget to press the SUBMIT button.
UPLOAD LINK FOR NEW SUBMISSIONS FOR FINAL EXAM: https://www.dropbox.com/request/IDcNHCIJZpAOm0YjLu3H
Christmas Concert
The Christmas Concert is on Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30 PM. Call is at 4:45 PM. We will be performing "Christmastime" with the Academy Juniors and "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name." All groups will sing "Dona Nobis Pacem" at the end of the concert.
Christmas Dress Rehearsal
The Dress Rehearsal for the Christmas Concert is on Monday, December 2 from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM. Please be on time and dressed in proper attire. See requirements on the homepage of the website.
Garageband Assignment
Assignment for "Ain't It Fun" is due by A1 on November 14 (measures 1-46). This is a 46 point grade.
Upload Link for "Ain't It Fun" Garageband Project: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Ce7MB0fZe1jIVAVrbLjx
Upload Link for "Ain't It Fun" Garageband Project: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Ce7MB0fZe1jIVAVrbLjx
Quarter One
You will have two Garageband assignments due quarter one which will account for a significant percentage of your quarter one grade. Please bring your laptops to class on Thursday, Sept. 5 for a Garageband tutorial.
The first assignment will over "Smile" up to letter D (measure 45) on Friday, September 13. Share your project as an Mp3 and submit it by A1 on Sept. 13 using the file request link below.
The second test will be over "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" in its entirety. It will be important to note, particularly for those you involved in the play, that it may be important for you to work ahead on this assignment so you will not be slammed the week of the play. The assignment will not be due until Tuesday, October 1, HOWEVER, if you would like the opportunity to REDO the assignment (in the event that you don't score well on the test) you will need to submit by Sunday, Sept. 22 by 10 PM. I will not regrade any assignment submitted after September 22.
The first assignment will over "Smile" up to letter D (measure 45) on Friday, September 13. Share your project as an Mp3 and submit it by A1 on Sept. 13 using the file request link below.
The second test will be over "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" in its entirety. It will be important to note, particularly for those you involved in the play, that it may be important for you to work ahead on this assignment so you will not be slammed the week of the play. The assignment will not be due until Tuesday, October 1, HOWEVER, if you would like the opportunity to REDO the assignment (in the event that you don't score well on the test) you will need to submit by Sunday, Sept. 22 by 10 PM. I will not regrade any assignment submitted after September 22.
First solo submission due Friday, September 27
Submit your first solo audition by Friday using link below.
Solo Auditions
Whenever you find any extra time, I encourage you to begin recording any solos you would like to audition for so it won't hit you all at once. I will publish a final due date soon, but for now, go ahead and begin recording any solos for "Smile" and/or "Trouble" in Garageband. Be sure to find the file in the class DB folder called GARAGEBAND SOLO tracks to be sure you drag the correct guide into Garageband. This track will have the piano guide for BGVs, but it will not have the solo guide, so I can hear you better! Simply practice the solo with the All_track and when you are ready to record, use the solo track.
Be sure to Title your file SMILE_Name_solo, and use the link below to upload your file. You may use this same link for ALL solo submissions. You may audition for only a portion of the solo if you wish, but please trim any unneeded portions of the track and drag your part (in tandem with the guide track) to the beginning of the timeline. Listen back to it before you share it to be sure tracks are properly aligned.
I will add the solo track for "Attention" ASAP!
Be sure to Title your file SMILE_Name_solo, and use the link below to upload your file. You may use this same link for ALL solo submissions. You may audition for only a portion of the solo if you wish, but please trim any unneeded portions of the track and drag your part (in tandem with the guide track) to the beginning of the timeline. Listen back to it before you share it to be sure tracks are properly aligned.
I will add the solo track for "Attention" ASAP!
LINK for ALL solo auditions: https://www.dropbox.com/request/hYWl1XBR7ABP1pwAxxDf
GARAGEBAND PROJECT: 9/13
SMILE
Please submit your recorded vocal part for "Smile" by 9/13. Use the track found in the class DB folder under GARAGEBAND TEST TRACKS and don't forget to turn the volume down on that track. Name your file with the song title_last name and use the Dropbox File Request Link below to upload your file.
Please submit your recorded vocal part for "Smile" by 9/13. Use the track found in the class DB folder under GARAGEBAND TEST TRACKS and don't forget to turn the volume down on that track. Name your file with the song title_last name and use the Dropbox File Request Link below to upload your file.
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LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/request/slT0frJ4NhVIlQnE3EJx |
GARAGEBAND PROJECT: 10/1
(or 9/22 by 10 PM for redo opportunity)
Majesty and Glory
Please submit your recorded vocal part for "The Majesty and Glory" by A1 on 10/1. Use the track found in the class DB folder under GARAGEBAND TEST TRACKS and don't forget to turn the volume down on that track. Name your file with the song title_last name and use the Dropbox File Request Link below to upload your file. To have the opportunity to REDO this assignment in the event that you don't score well, you must submit your project by 10 PM Sunday, September 22. Any project submitted after September 21 will not have the opportunity to be regraded.
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Majesty_last name
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FILE REQUEST LINKS:All FILE REQUEST links will be listed below. When it comes time to submit your solo or part recording, simply upload your finished Mp3 by following the simple steps on the screen when you open the link.
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FILE REQUEST LINK:
1. Create a Garageband Project and title it "Song Title_Part you are singing_LastName.
2. Drag the audio file found in the class Dropbox folder under GARAGEBAND TEST FILES (for group part tests) or SOLO AUDITIONS KARAOKE (solos only) into your project to use as the background track over which you will record your part or your solo.
3. Turn the volume down to -12 or lower.
4. Create a vocal track. Click the plus sign top left and select the mic icon for VOICE.
5. Make sure the track is selected and hit Command-D to duplicate as many tracks as you need.
6. Give each track a name or number.
7. Record several takes and then audition each section to determine the most accurate recording. Re-record any portion that is not acceptable in terms of notes, rhythm, diction, intonation, phrasing and style.
8. It will likely be necessary to trim the track by grabbing the bottom corners left or right.
9. To split a clip, highlight the clip and hit Command-T. Highlight the clip you want to discard and hit delete.
10. Once you have eliminated all unwanted clips, go to SHARE > Export Song to Disc > and save the file to a convenient location.
11. Find the Dropbox File Request Link below, and upload your file to Dropbox. It will go to a private folder that only Mrs. Gross and I will see.
12. Once graded, you will receive an evaluation of your work. See the rubric below to see how you will be assessed.
2. Drag the audio file found in the class Dropbox folder under GARAGEBAND TEST FILES (for group part tests) or SOLO AUDITIONS KARAOKE (solos only) into your project to use as the background track over which you will record your part or your solo.
3. Turn the volume down to -12 or lower.
4. Create a vocal track. Click the plus sign top left and select the mic icon for VOICE.
5. Make sure the track is selected and hit Command-D to duplicate as many tracks as you need.
6. Give each track a name or number.
7. Record several takes and then audition each section to determine the most accurate recording. Re-record any portion that is not acceptable in terms of notes, rhythm, diction, intonation, phrasing and style.
8. It will likely be necessary to trim the track by grabbing the bottom corners left or right.
9. To split a clip, highlight the clip and hit Command-T. Highlight the clip you want to discard and hit delete.
10. Once you have eliminated all unwanted clips, go to SHARE > Export Song to Disc > and save the file to a convenient location.
11. Find the Dropbox File Request Link below, and upload your file to Dropbox. It will go to a private folder that only Mrs. Gross and I will see.
12. Once graded, you will receive an evaluation of your work. See the rubric below to see how you will be assessed.