What's On?

Week beginning 27th January

On Thursday and Friday of this week, our 5 music leaders will be taking part in the final rehearsals and performance of their concert with Forest Glade pupils. Our students have been working hard to help prepare the children for the event and it should be a fantastic occasion. See the live performance in Sutton Theatre @ 7.00 pm this Friday evening.

Day	Visiting music teachers	Clubs / Extra support	Break/Lunch priority
Monday 27th	Violin / Brass	Y11 recording @ 3	Y7
Tuesday 28th	Woodwind / Vocals	Choir @ 3 open to all	Closed for rehearsals
Wednesday 29th	Woodwind / Brass	School Band @ 3 open to all Y11 composition @3	Y8
Thursday 30th	Guitar / Drums	Y11 higher grade support @ 3	Y9
Friday 31st	-	-	Closed

Week beginning 20th Jan

What's on?

Y11 - Your mock exam is on Thursday of this week, P4 + P5. Your revision should include LISTENING to the set works. Remember you can find them all on the QuarrydaleMusic YouTube channel by following this link... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUi0c-wsITg&list=PLc-41SG5IjqonWouE0_ieTngM4EuoydOi
- Your homework (chopin questions, scroll down to see them) is due inon Thursday. Complete themas part of your revision.

Y13 - Your mock exam is P1 + P2 on Monday morning. Bit to late to say anything other than good luck!

INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS - Much better attendance last week, don't forget to check the timetables nice and early and turn up to your lesson on time.

Day	Visiting music teachers	Clubs / Extra support	Break/Lunch priority
Monday 20th	Violin / Brass	Y11 recording @ 3	Y7
Tuesday 21st	Woodwind / Vocals	Choir @ 3 open to all	Closed for rehearsals
Wednesday 22nd	Woodwind / Brass	School Band @ 3 open to all Y11 composition @3	Y8
Thursday 23rd	Guitar / Brass / Drums	Y11 higher grade support @ 3	Y9
Friday 24th	-	-	Closed

 

What's On?

This week in the music department...

All ensembles and lessons are back up and running, so please refer to the table below and check the timetables for your lesson times!

We have BRAND NEW MUSIC for school band on Wednesday so be there or be missing out big time!

Choir on Tuesday's are also starting some new choons so get yourself along and have some fun. All welcome.

Remember, you may only use the music room at lunch if it is your priority day, or if it is unused by 12.15 and you are at the front of the queue.

Day	Visiting music teachers	Clubs / Extra support	Break/Lunch priority
Monday 13th	Violin / Brass	Y11 recording @ 3	Y7
Tuesday 14th	Woodwind / Vocals	Choir @ 3 open to all	Closed for rehearsals
Wednesday 15th	Woodwind / Brass	School Band @ 3 open to all Y11 composition @3	Y8
Thursday 16st	Guitar / Brass / Drums	Y11 higher grade support @ 3	Y9
Friday 17th	-	-	Closed

Y11 Homework - Due in Tuesday 14th January

Test Yourself 
Answer in a way that helps you remember the question. Try doing these without referring to your notes. Do some revision first!

1. Why is this piano prelude by Chopin nicknamed 'The raindrop prelude'?
2. Describe the basic outline of the structure of the piece.
3. How are contrasting moods achieved in sections A and B (at least 3 points)
4. Name two keyboard techniques needed for an expressive interpretation of this piece.
5. Name the two main keys used in this piece.
6. Which note is used throughout the piece as a representation of the falling raindrops?
7. Name two different ornaments used in the music?
8. What name is given to the texture in this music
9. What is the relationship of C# minor to Db major?