5th grade choose from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven
6th grade choose from Berlin, Gershwin, and Bernstein
Tier 1- everyone must complete an Advertisement/essay. The requirements are listed below. If you choose to complete ONLY tier 1, the highest grade you can receive is a B.
Tier 2- To potentially earn an A-, you are to complete the essay and create a poster using the requirements listed below.
Tier 3- To potentially earn an A, you are to complete the essay, poster, and present your findings to the class by writing an oral presentation and answering questions from the teacher and students.
Poster
You are to create a poster that is an advertisement to come see Berlin, Gershwin, or Bernstein perform a concert of their greatest hits.
The poster must include:
· When the performance will be taking place.
· Where the performance will be taking place
· The title of the pieces that will be performed (each poster must have at least 3 pieces which will be included in the concert)
· The instruments and/or singers who will be performing the pieces of music
· A brief description of the composer/ 4 facts
· A picture of the composer (optional)
Advertisement/Essay
You are to write a radio advertisement to advertise for your composer’s concert. Your advertisement must include all information that is posted on your concert poster plus, a brief description of each piece that will be performed, and original slogan to will conviction patrons to spend their money to come and hear this concert. When describing each piece of music, you must describe the mood, tempo, and dynamics of the piece. This advertisement must be written out and presented along with the poster.
Presentation
You are to present your poster and facts to the class. During this time you will read your advertisement to the class and explain to the class the concert and describe the music that you have chosen. You are also to be ready to answer any questions that the class and/or Ms DiUglio has in regards to your poster and/or presentation.
