Tuesday 16th August: Classwork

The following work needs to be completed in today's lesson. When completed (in a word document), you need to save and submit it to our regular Submit Folder on the school network.

Part One: Research- Wolfgang Amadeaus Mozart
Using the internet, you need to respond to the following questions. If you do this task properly, you will find enough information to write at least 250 words- this is what you should be aiming for. You must identify the websites that you used to conduct this research and must write in your own words to avoid needing to re-do it.

Questions:
1. What is a child prodigy/genius?
2. What did Mozart do at a young age to be called a child prodigy? Provide specific examples to support your response.
3. How would you describe Mozart's relationship with his dad Leopold? How did this impact on his life?
4. Why is Mozart considered to be one of the 'great Classical Composers' of the 18th Century? Support your answer with detailed reasons.
5. Define each of these genres that Mozart composed:
Opera
Serenade
Opera buffa
Violin sonata
Concerto
String quartet
String quintet
Piano sonata
Symphony

Part 2: Terminology Revision

Use the following Quizlet quiz to test your knowledge on these Year 9 Semester Two Music Terms

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Homework Task: Classical Music

The following questions need to be answered in your Music Book in full sentences and presented on entrance to the classroom in your next Music lesson.


1. What are the dates of the Classical Period? (When it began and when it finished)?

2. Who were the three leading composers of the Classical Period?

3. Why did the Classical Period emerge?

4. Making reference to the concepts of music, describe the musical characteristics of the Classical Period.

A Short Evaluation

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QR Codes for Learning

Hi Year 9 Music.

If you require some assistance for downloading a QR code reader (barcode reader) to your smartphone/IPhone/Ipod/computer with camera, here are some links to help you.

If you have a mac with insight camera or webcam, this blog will go through the steps for you. You will need to download Acrobe Air first (free download) and then download the Qr code reader. http://www.dansl.net/blog/?p=256

If you have an android phone, this website will allow you to download the QR code reader application http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/index.asp

If using an Iphone or Ipod with camera, try ScanIt at http://www.iphonedownloadblog.com/2010/10/18/scanit-a-great-free-app-for-qr-codes/

If none of this brings you success, try going to your phone website and see if there is an app there that you can download. Otherwise, try google and YouTube for additional information.

Use this blog to help each other figure it out. Ask each other questions. You will need to bring your phones to class in our next lesson for an experiment. If you don't have a phone that can do this, don't worry- we can share.