Transcript Why Study Music

Why Study Music?
There are many different reasons…
Brainstorm
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Draw two circles on your paper
so that they overlap.
Brainstorm
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Without looking at the answers of the other
person take a few minutes to write down what
you think is the answer to the question…
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Who are your favorite music
artists?
Brainstorm
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Discuss the answers you have with your
partner. If you both agree that the group is
good put the name in the center of the circle.
If you disagree discuss why you like or dislike
the group.
Only groups that both of you agree on can be
added to the center.
You have 5 minutes.
Brain Storm – Favorite Music
Brainstorm
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Using the back of the paper list the reasons
why you both chose the performers that you
did.
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Provide at least four reasons.
Place your names on the paper and pass it in.
What makes music good???
The title of your notes is:
Why Study Music?
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It is a chance to discover a new way to
express yourself.
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By the end of the 8 week term, you will have
written and performed your own piece of music.
You will also be able to play several pieces of
music on the piano.
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How do you express yourself now?
Why Study Music?
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It develops self-discipline and is like
learning a second language.
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Music uses its own form of notation. You will
learn the basics in how to use this language.
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Give some examples of what this means.
Why Study Music?
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It is entertaining whether listening or
playing.
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We all experience music throughout our day.
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Where are some of the places you would hear music?
Why Study Music?
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It is shared by communities and other
social groups.
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Most cultures in the world have music which
represent the society.
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Can you think of an example?
Why Study Music?
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It helps you discriminate between poor
musicianship and quality
musicianship.
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This course will give you the tools and
vocabulary to distinguish what you like and why
you like it.
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It will make answering the brainstorm question much
easier.
Why Study Music?
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It gives you something you can do for
the rest of your life.
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For some, music can become a life-long passion.
But why do I think we should study
music…
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Music and Life