Statement of Inquiry: Graphic notation is an innovative way to record and manipulate sound in real time, allowing musicians to interpret symbols in order to communicate an artistic idea.
Key concept: Communication
Related concepts: Innovation, Interpretation
Global Context: Orientation in space and time
Exploration to Develop: Peoples, boundaries, exchange and interaction
Criterion A- Match graphic scores to respective pieces of music. Match descriptions of sounds to symbols.
Criterion B- Write graphic score to match storyboard. Rehearse, perform and record.
Criterion C- Creative and appropriate use of symbols to match instrumental sound.
Criterion D- Arts process journal, self and peer assessment.
By the end of the year students are expected to be able to:
Listen to and interpret a wide range of music written in Graphic Score.
Write a Graphic Score to match a storyboard.
Rehearse and record an ensemble performance of their score.
Understand the Graphic Score format and its strengths and weaknesses.
Research composers who used Graphic Scores.
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