Feb, 28 and March 1

Mr. Anderson is attending the All State Music Conference and will not be school Feb 28 and March 1.


Tech and Research Class:
The PowerPoint presentation on Copyrights is due on Monday.  Be prepared to show your presentation in class.

Music Comp and Tech:
Rate from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd,  your three favorite Television Show theme songs.  What  characteristics do these theme songs share and how do they impact the show?  Write a paragraph rating your theme songs and why.  Due Friday March 1,  email to Mr. Anderson   danderson@fontbonneacademy.org.


Instrumental Ensemble:
Rate from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, your three favorite musical styles i.e. Jazz Rock Country etc.  What characteristics define each style?  Write a paragraph rating your three favorite styles.  Due Friday March 1, email to Mr. Anderson
danderson@fontbonneacademy.org.

Music Comp and Tech

Research the Oscar winning soundtracks for movies of the last five years.
Choose your favorite, and explain why you like it, why it works, and what makes it memorable.

email me your thoughts by end of school today....danderson@fontbonneacademy.org

Tech and Research Class

Evaluate the Fontbonne Academy Website according to this criteria. 

Be ready to discuss your findings and hand in this evaluation next class .

Website Evaluation

Name___________

1.     Does the site load in a timely manner?          Yes   No    Somewhat

2.     Is the site easy to navigate?                           Yes   No    Somewhat

3.     Is the site content reasonable?                        Yes   No    Somewhat

4.     Is the site content current?                              Yes   No    Somewhat

5.     Is author of the site stated?                             Yes   No    Somewhat

6.     Are additional sites referenced?                     Yes   No    Somewhat

7.     Are there mistakes in spelling or grammar?   Yes   No    Somewhat

8.     Does the site include photos?                          Yes   No   Somewhat

9.     Does the site include audio?                            Yes   No   Somewhat

10.  Does the site include video?                            Yes   No   Somewhat

11.  Is the site visually pleasing?                            Yes   No   Somewhat

12.  Would you recommend the site?                     Yes   No   Somewhat

Rate this site on a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the highest score and 1 being the lowest score.

Technogly and Research Class

Project 1


1.  Google "Dove commercial evolution"
2. Watch the video
3. Keeping in mind what we have discussed about media and reality, give your thoughts about this video.
4.  Were you fooled by the original billboard photograph?
5.  Email me your reactions, via a word attachment to danderson@fontbonneacademy.org.

Out of School

Mr. Anderson will be out of school Tuesday December 4, 2010.


Music Composition and Technology: Rate and review your favorite television theme song.  Answer these questions:
          1.  Is the theme musically valid?
          2.  Does the theme re-enforce the style of the show, and convey the shows essence?
          3.  Is the theme memorable music? Will it continue to define the show long after the show has been canceled? 

Digital Photography:  Select a photograph of your liking.  Rate and review this photograph, be able to present the photograph to the class.  Answer these questions:
          1.  What compositional style does the photograph represent?
          2.  Has the photograph be "photoshoped"?
          3.  What particular aspects of the photograph truly catches your attention?

Instrumental Ensemble:  "Youtube" Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in C minor.  We have stated that the theme of this is Fate knocking on Beethoven's door.  Answer these questions:
         1.  Was Beethoven successful in communicating his emotions through this piece?
         2.  Historically how would you rate this work in terms of popularity?
         3.  How do you react to this piece.

Email your responses to me, (danderson@fontbonneacademy.org).  

Mr. Anderson out on October 26,2012

Digital Photography:

Review these photographs.
How many and which compositional techniques can be found in each picture.
Make notes about each picture and be prepared to discuss in detail your impression of these photographs.


Instrumental Ensemble and Music Composition:

Review the following documentary. Take notes and be able to discuss in detail the  music.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGkhmjEEHtM

Out of School 10/25/12

Music Composition and Technology, and Instrumental Ensemble: Review Eliane Elias' performance of So Danco Samba on Youtube. Talk about her performance, the genre of the music, and decide what language she is singing in. Tell me if you liked it. Email me by end of the day.