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All grades  Project 4 weeks

Tune Craft: Beats & Rhythms Remix

Lewis R
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ASE.M.Cr.01
P.M.Co.10
ASE.M.Cr.03
ASE.M.Cr.02
AG.M.P.05
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The Challenge

The core challenge in music production involves integrating diverse cultural sounds and adapting to rapid technological advancements, which can shape and reflect societal evolution and emotions. Navigating the complexities of collaboration and experimentation while maintaining personal style poses a significant barrier to creating impactful, original compositions.

Challenge Question

How can you create a unique musical composition that expresses your personal story while collaborating with others and utilizing available technology?

Standards
  • [Massachusetts] ASE.M.Cr.01 - Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Generate instrumental or vocal interpretations that integrate aesthetic principles with personal style.
  • [Massachusetts] P.M.Co.10 - Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. Describe how music influences one’s approach to other academic disciplines (e.g., how the physics of sound influences how one makes music).
  • [Massachusetts] ASE.M.Cr.03 - Refine and complete artistic work. Identify musical challenges and reflect upon the advantages and disadvantages of different solutions (e.g., in playing an instrument, the ideal hand position for a difficult phrase; in singing, breath spacing in a long passage).
  • [Massachusetts] ASE.M.Cr.02 - Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Arrange pieces for multiple instruments or voices in an array of genres and styles.
  • [Massachusetts] AG.M.P.05 - Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Lead the production and sharing of an original composition (e.g., a student leads a concert in which her work is performed).

Learning Partners and Clients

Partner with local music academies or professional musicians to give students insights into real-world music production. Reach out to a nearby radio station or multimedia studio that can demonstrate how music is created and shared with audiences. Collaborate with cultural organizations to explore how music production reflects cultural diversity and history. Invite community members who have pursued musical careers to share their experiences and guidance. These partnerships can provide hands-on learning opportunities and authentic feedback on student projects.

Phase Outcomes

Phase Learning Outcome
Discover
I can explore and identify the various elements of music production by engaging in activities that spark my curiosity about how music is made, and recognize the importance of different sounds and rhythms.
Examine
I can investigate the historical, cultural, and technological influences on music production by researching and analyzing how different factors contribute to the evolution of music styles and genres.
Engineer
I can develop a unique music composition or arrangement by experimenting with a variety of instruments and digital tools, creating new sounds that reflect my personal style and musical ideas.
Do
I can test the effectiveness of my music production by performing it for others, gathering feedback, and observing the impact on audience emotions and responses.
Share
I can share my original music creation and the story of my learning process through an engaging presentation for my classmates and community, reflecting on my artistic journey and personal growth in music production.