Thursday, January 22, 2009

Bonus Performances

Hello,
Because of the snow day Monday, the bonus performances will be Monday morning Jan 26th in Rm 116. We may be in the theatre, depending on the noise of performers.
Here is the schedule.
Cheers,
Ms. Hsu

9:30 - Brotherhood Mag!k
9:45 - Cody Neill
10:00 - Brandon Arseneault
10:15 - Natalya Asselin
10:30 - Oceans above us
10:45 - Andrew Kenny

Friday, January 16, 2009

Exit Projects Performances

Here is the link to all your sound recordings that I have made.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Music 112 Performances

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Long overdue

Hello,
This update is long overdue but I have been very busy with the variety show. Please see below for the exit project. As well check back after christmas holidays, I should have our recordings, videos etc posted. Happy holidays.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Exit Project - Portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of specific selections of your work that represent you. It should be organized, and include a variety of samples of work. Your selections should reflect your skill development, examples of best work, and personal interests. The portfolio should reflect you and your personality but be a professional representation of your musical skills and interests. Your Final portfolio will be either a Myspace page (digital portfolio) or a Binder with hard copies of your work. Your portfolio will include the following:

1. Philosophy and Goals – Short paragraph about your attitude to music and career goals.
2. Samples of Work
a. Video of a performance
b. Sound recording
3. Professional Information – List of skills and past experience.
4. Awards, certificates
5. Photo (s) of you
6. Portfolio cover – Earlier assignment, just scan it of attach it in the binder.

Marking Scheme:
25 marks for planning portfolio and being ready
30% of Final Mark- Portfolio Rubric (Final Product)

Planning/To do for Portfolio
Task Done
1. Write short paragraph about yourself – edit and do good copy
2. Obtain a video of you performing – schedule one, use one from a friend, do it at home…etc
3. Practice and prepare a song for recording – Schedule a recording or bring in your recording done at home.
4. List your skills and past music related experiences – Edit and do a good copy
5. Find and scan/include any awards, certificates or music related references
6. Get some good digital photos of yourself, upload them, or print them.
7. Find portfolio cover, or redesign one
8. Upload all material to a myspace page and email Winnie.hsu@nbed.nb.ca with you finished page address or print and put together your binder/portfolio and hand in to Ms. Hsu.
9. Move on to a fulfilling life…good luck.
Mark: /25

Friday, October 17, 2008

Music Extra help.

See this website for notes and extra practice.

musictheory.net

Friday, October 10, 2008

Great stories about musical legends

Check out CBC radio, or the link below for Randy Bachmans' Vinyl Tap.
"Two hours of music and stories from one of Canada's musical legends. Playing with The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive and as a solo act, Randy Bachman has provided a veritable soundtrack to the last thirty years of popular music. Now he's come to CBC Radio to play his favourite songs and tell stories from his life on the road and in the studio."
If you are serious about music you have to check out the show.

http://www.cbc.ca/vinyltap/

Music Theory Help

Hello,
Check out the following website for lessons and practice for music theory. Those you behind this website is really great. Happy Thanksgiving.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

http://www.musictheory.net/