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RESOURCES CD Project Step 2

TARGETED STANDARDS Lesson 5 Standards

 

 

 

Language Arts

 

Lesson 5

Lesson Title:  The Book that Saved the Band - Lesson 5

Synopsis: Using their spoken or singing voice, students record the lyrics to the already recorded music in Lesson 4. (Lesson 5 can be integrated with lesson 4)

Authors:  J. Finn & T. Rudolph

Interdisciplinary Pairing: 

• Primarily Language Arts
• Secondary subjects include:
  • Music
  • Multimedia (optional) 

Objectives: 

• Bands conceptualize and practice their vocalizations (sung, rap, spoken, narration – the band’s choice or level of competence and confidence) to already composed songs in lesson 4.
• Bands record the lyrics/melody using Music Production software such as GarageBand (Mac), Acid Music Studio (Win), Sonar Home Studio (Win).

Intended Grade Level:

Middle School

Prior Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehension of the selected novel
• Analysis of the selected novel
• No previous musical training or knowledge is necessary
• No previous experience with the Music Production Software is required.

Equipment:

• Music Production software such as GarageBand (Mac), Home Studio (Windows), Acid Music Studio (Windows).  The capability to compose music using loops, rhythm tracks, samples, sound effects, recording capability.
• Computers with recording capability and a CD burner. Minimum of one computer with Music Production software for each band.

Duration:  The concept could be introduced in one 45 minute class period. The completion of the recording can take place over several additional class periods and is recommended.

Materials:

• Link to Jason Finn’s website with student example of completed materials
  http://haverford.k12.pa.us/hms/seventh/teachers/finn/web_page/principles/principle3.htm
• Online Tutorials for popular music software programs:
  • GarageBand (Macintosh) http://www.apple.com/support/garageband/
  • Sonar Home Studio (Windows)                                            
  • http://www.cakewalk.com/products/HomeStudio/video.asp
  • Acid Music Software (Windows)                                              
  • http://www.acidplanet.com/tools/?p=acid
• Jason Finn’s example rubric for this project: filename: CDproject.pdf
• Recording a melody: filename: songwriting2.doc

Procedure:

• Complete some or all of the procedures in Lesson 1, 2, 3, and 4 [add a direct link to each lesson]
• The student group members (the band) will allocate responsibilities for the recording. Each band should have access to its own computer with Music Production software installed.
• Each band can work collectively on each lyrics/melody or, if multiple computers per band are available, they can work on multiple songs at one time.
• As the band composes the lyrics/melody for the individual songs, the students should continually evaluate how the music they are creating matches the story that they are telling. 
• Songs could be linked together in a medley if band members so choose.
• Composing songs within specified time limit. One or more lyrics/melody can be recorded. 

Note: The project can be stopped at this point or students can continue the project by producing their own music. See Lesson 6.

Evaluation:

• Link to filename: CDprojectSTEP2.cwk [note: this AppleWorks file should be converted to Word and PDF]
• The teacher can decide the level of evaluation. For example, the teacher may wish to evaluate individual members contribution to group in terms of preparedness and work ethic.

Links & Resources:

• http://haverford.k12.pa.us/hms/seventh/teachers/finn/web_page/principles/principle3.htm

Lesson Extension(s):

• Continue with project. Move to Lesson 6.

 

 

 

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