TEACHER STUDY GUIDE 2018/2019 SEASON

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1 HR UDY GUD 2018/2019 ON chool hows: November 1 & 2, :30 M twood oncert Hall Public how: November 1 & 2, :30 PM twood oncert Hall urriculum onnections Promotional support provided by Learning Resources Performance Background ctivities for the lassroom heatre tiquette laska Junior heater n 430 W 7th ve, uite 30 n nchorage, K P n F n

2 urriculum tandards laska Junior heater is a private, nonprofit organization that has been bringing the best in professional theatre from around the world to laska s young audiences since ach year, more than 40,000 students attend a variety of live performances at the laska enter for the Performing rts. For many students, our school show presentations are their only exposure to live performing arts. ach show we present has a strong educational component, and are linked to laska ontent tandards. laska Junior heater also offers teacher and student workshops, study guides and classroom transportation to our performances. We are committed to keeping ticket prices low, allowing children of all financial Discovery heatre, P levels to experience live professional theatre. Our low educational ticket price of $8 covers only half our costs of presenting shows. o subsidize the remaining $8 of each ticket, we actively fundraise and rely on the support of corporations, foundations and individuals. n addition, we fundraise to offer full scholarships to students with financial need. laska Junior heater asked area teachers to review our 2018/2019 performances for direct connections to laska ontent tandards. he direct connections for Black Violin are listed below, which will assist in lesson planning and will assure teachers that laska Junior heater programs help classes meet curriculum connections. o get a complete copy of the laska ontent tandards, visit: dditional information about these standards can be found at the National ssociation for Music ducation via ommon ore tate tandards R nchor tandard 4:2 R nchor tandard 6 R nchor tandard 8 Writing tandard 1 peaking and Listening 1 National tandards for Music ducation arr Gottstein Lobby MU D: Re7.1.3a - MU D: Re7.1.5a MU D: Re7.2.2a - MU D: Re7.2.5a MU D: Re8.1.2a - MU D: Re8.1.7a MU D: Re9.1.PKa - MU D: Re9.1.8a MU D: n10.0.ka - MU D: n10.0.8a pecial thanks to Deanna James, Brian ingleton and Michael Jereu for their help in this effort. laska Junior heater Page 1

3 L B R R Y R O U R Music, nstraments, and omposers da s Violin : the story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay What in the World is a Violin? ee the Rhythm by Michele Wood and oyomi gus Pop tar by Lisa Regan Music by Neil rdley he tory of the Orchestra by Robert Levine s the Violin for You? By laine Landau Johann ebastian Bach and the rt of Baroque Music by Donna Getzinger Jimi: ounds Like a Rainbow: a tory of the Young Jimi Hendrix by Gary Golio Musical tories Valentine and his Violin by Philip Hopman Violin for lva by Mary Lyn Ray he omposer is Dead by Lemony nickett Hana Hashimoto, ixth Violin by hieri Uegaki Notes from an ccidental Band Geek by rin Dionne udtion & ubtraction by my Fellner Dominy Moxy Maxwell Does not Love Practicing the Piano by Peggy Gifford Victoria the Violin Fairy by Daisy Meadows nna Maria s Gift by Janice hefelman Four easons by Jane Breskin Zalben Music, Movies and More Brandenburg oncertos 1-6 by Johann ebastian Bach Double Violin oncerto by Mark O onnor Violin & Viola oncertos by William Walton Beethoven Lives Upstairs Zin! Zin! Zin!: a Violin Music omes live! Black Violin Official Website Resources Related to Black Violin HOOD LZMN J WOOD J RGN J RDLY J LVN J LNDU J-B BK J GZNG J-B HNDR J GOLO HOPMN RY NK UGK J DONN J DOMNY J GFFORD J MDOW J HFLM J ZLBN D BH B M20 D GV OON DV 085 D WL VN K24 DVD J BHOV DVD J RDNG DVD J MU- heck out ebooks and audio books by these authors and many more at the Listenlaska and hoopla and download music at Freegal on the nchorage Public Library Website: laska Junior heater Page 2

4 he name Black Violin is derived from the influence of a famous Jazz violinist, tuff mith, who changed Wil-B and Kev Marcus perspectives on the capabilities of the violin. ix months before mith s death, he recorded his most soulful solo album entitled Black Violin. His life s work was so moving that the duo decided to name their group after the most inspiring violinist they had ever heard. hese two gentlemen, Kev Marcus and Wil-B have created the ultimate synergy between lassical and Hip-Hop music, and with it an incredible opportunity to reach young people. Black Violin s notoriety rose with their amazing performance accompanying licia Keys at the 2004 Billboard wards, and by performing on the same bill with some of the industry s biggest artists. hey have been voted one of the op 5 News Bands at XW and performed at the 2013 nauguration Ball Performance President Barak Obama. With tereotypes, Black Violin set out to achieve something more than just selling some records or gaining notoriety as a curiosity. We want to really be something that young musicians aspire to, says Kev. For us, the violin is the vehicle for a bigger message, which is not to be afraid to be different. hey have been given an ward by the Brooklyn enter for Performing rts for their Outstanding ontributions to Middle & High chool Performing rts tudents. Kev Marcus and Wil B, graduates of Dillard Performing rts High chool, used their musical talents to earn full scholarships to college. Now, Black Violin wants to make sure that merica s young people get the same exposure to the arts, and therefore, the same opportunity that they did. Wil-B Kev Marcus Wil-B imply ick, attended Dillard High chool of Performing rts, and attempted to join the school band in an effort to play the saxophone. t the age of 13, he was mistakenly put into the string program instead of the band; but as luck would have it, he learned the viola and grew to love it. He has participated with local pop orchestras such as the Young rtist ontemporary Orchestra in Palm Beach, Florida. He attended Florida tate University. Not only is this young man talented on the violin but he also can sing, play the piano, drums, trumpet and the bass guitar. His influences include some well known musical artists such as tevie Wonder, George Benson, urtis Mayfield, haka Khan, Victor Wooten, ommon, Z, Jill cott and alib Kweli. he second master of this unique duo, Kev Marcus, also attended Dillard High chool of Performing rts. He was encouraged by his mother and teachers at the age of nine to begin playing the violin. From there, he grew so intrigued by it that he couldn t let it go. He also began to participate with the local pop orchestras and was also a semi-finalist in the phinx National ompetition for Blacks and Latino s in He went to college at Florida nternational University, where he met their manager am G. His musical artist influences are past great pioneers of the music world such as Herbie Hancock, tuff mith, Mozart, Bach, Brahms and Nat King ole. Kev Marcus also has been influenced by some of today s artists such as Mos Def, Notorious BG, Dr. Dre, he Roots, and Nas. laska Junior heater Page 3

5 DJ P DJ P is an american turntablist/dj/producer who was raised abroad and now calls Orlando home. He is known for his intricate fast cuts, stylish juggles and complex beat manipulation on wax. Never afraid to show his skills, P has entered numerous DJ battles where he has gained notoriety as a fierce competitor who shows no mercy. With a variety of titles under his belt including the 2008 DM U upremacy hampionship title, he has gone on multiple tours across the United tates and urope showcasing his live skill set to wow audiences and fans alike. With extensive knowledge of years of music, it only seems logical that he would produce multiple albums and remixes. Black Violin lbums Ringtones 2007 For our debut album, we felt strongly about telling our story through our own words on one special track. Recording a vocal contribution was a step outside our artistic comfort zone. With the beat playing on repeat for inspiration, we both wrote our verses in silence. Kev s verse represents his proud upbringing and the good people that have influenced his life. DJ K then cuts the lyric his is my story into the track as the chorus. Wil s verse represents the struggles endured throughout his life and the many lessons he learned throughout his journey while overcoming these adversities. lassical rained 2012 midst mixtape releases, they issued their eponymous debut album in 2008 and lassically rained in 2012, earning support spots on tours for, among others, Wu-ang lan, iara, erosmith, and Kanye West along the way. n 2014, Black Violin signed with Universal Music lassics, which released their third LP, tereotypes, in terotypes 2015 he opening and title track to tereotypes, the major-label debut by Black Violin, serves as a mission statement for an ambitious and groundbreaking group. Wil Baptiste (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin) are a string duo from Florida with equal footing in the worlds of classical music and hiphop. hough they have been playing together since high school, with tereotypes, they take a great leap forward, from admirable rarities to significant innovators. he album features a wide range of guest artists and writers, expanding and enhancing the work of these young frican- merican string powerhouses. laska Junior heater Page 4

6 Don t have an instrament? Materials you will need... Let s make one! nstructions... ardboard box (ex. cereal or cracker box) ardboard tube cissors Rubber bands Duct tape 1. ut holes on the front and top of cardboard box for the sound hole and to attach the guitar neck. 2. Make small cuts around one end of the tube. his will be the top. 3. nsert the bottom of the tube into the hole at the top of box and duct tape in place. 4. Wrap rubber bands from the top of the tube - securing them in the cuts you made - to the bottom of the box and tape in place. V laska Junior heater Page 5

7 Pre-how ctivities Play a piece of violin music and ask the students to either draw or write (or both) whatever comes to mind while they are listening to it. Bring in a violin and/or a viola to show your students and point out the various parts of the instrument. Have a student studying the instrument play for the class. V Research Projects: Have the students, either alone or in groups, research the different topics and make a presentation to the class: he history of the violin. n explanation of how violins are made. n explanation of how violins produce sounds. n explanation of how the violin is played. Why antique violins are so desirable; Why tradivarius instruments are highly valued. he importance of varnish on acoustic violins. Have the students write a comparative essay on the topic of coustic violins versus lectric violins. Make a poster advertising either an acoustic violin or an electric violin. Have the students write a persuasive essay that is either for or against combining different types of music, such as, but not limited to, classical and hip-hop. reate an nternet reasure Hunt. Make a list of questions about classical music and hip-hop. opics can include facts about composers, and hip-hop songs that have sampled classical music (for ideas, visit: Post-how ctivities Which songs did you recognize during the performance (both pop/hip-hop and classical)? What did you think of the music? Did the different styles mesh effectively and sound harmonious, or was it more jarring and discordant? f you have been to a traditional classical music concert and/or hip-hop concert, how did this compare? What were the differences? What were the similarities? Write a five paragraph descriptive essay about the performance. laska Junior heater Page 6

8 WHY MU? Music training helps under-achievers. n Rhode sland, researchers studied eight public school first grade classes. Half of the classes became test arts groups, receiving ongoing music and visual arts training. n kindergarten, this group had lagged behind in scholastic performance. fter seven months, the students were given a standardized test. he test arts group had caught up to their fellow students in reading and surpassed their classmates in math by 22 percent. n the second year of the project, the arts students widened this margin even further. tudents were also evaluated on attitude and behavior. lassroom teachers noted improvement in these areas also. ource: Nature May 23, High school music students score higher on s in both verbal and math than their peers. n 2001, takers with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion than students with no coursework/experience in the arts. ource: Profile of and chievement est akers, he ollege Board, compiled by Music ducators National onference, Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. Physician and biologist Lewis homas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66 percent of music majors who applied to med school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group. For comparison, (44 percent) of biochemistry majors were admitted. lso, a study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including nglish, biology, chemistry and math. ources: he omparative cademic bilities of tudents in ducation and in Other reas of a Multi-focus University, Peter H. Wood, R Document No. D he ase for Music in the chools, Phi Delta Kappan, February, 1994 D D Y O U K N O W? laska Junior heater Page 7

9 he natomy of the Violin Fill in the parts of the violin. V Word Bank bridge body bow chin rest F-hole fine tuners fingerboard four strings frog scroll tail piece tuning pegs waist laska Junior heater Page 8

10 omposers Word earch V laska Junior heater Page 9

11 V How to solve a cryptogram: ryptograms are basic substitution ciphers, meaning the letters of the alphabet are being represented by numbers. tart with one-letter words, then move onto the two and three letter words. Make your best guess, and then guess again. Make sure you are working in pencil! laska Junior heater Page 10

12 Black Violin oloring heet V laska Junior heater Page 11

13 Black Violin nstrament Match DJ Mix able: a console used to mix sound signals for recording or broadcasting. V Violin: a stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow. Viola: an instrument of the violin family, larger than the violin and tuned a fifth lower. Drum Kit: a set of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments used with drumsticks. laska Junior heater Page 12

14 Black Violin Fallen Phrase fallen phrase puzzle is a puzzle where all the letters have fallen to the bottom. However, they got mixed up on their way down, but remain in the same row. he first step is to fill in any blank spaces with just one letter underneath. Next, figure the two word options. Now, just use trial and error to keep filling in the blanks until you get a finished puzzle. Make sure to use a pencil! V laska Junior heater Page 13

15 heater tiquette nd xperiences We have a wonderful opportunity at this performance to help youth learn about attending live performances. Please discuss the following with your students: 1. ometimes young people do not realize how a live performance differs from watching a movie or television show. live presentation has not been pre-recorded with the mistakes edited out. his makes it riskier for the performer and more exciting for the audience. t also means the audience has a real contribution to make to the overall event. ach audience member affects those around him/her as well as the performer. oncentrate to help the performers. he audience gives energy to the performer who uses that energy to give life to the performance. 2. n usher will show you where to sit. Walk slowly and talk quietly as you enter the theater. 3. For safety s sake, do not lean over or sit on the balcony railings or box ledges. Please be careful on the stairs. void horseplay and running throughout the building. Do not drop items on audience below. 4. f necessary, use the restroom before the performance begins, but after you have found your seat. dults need to accompany young students. 5. You may talk quietly to the people next to you until the performance begins. 6. When the lights in the theater begin to dim, it is the signal that the performance is about to begin. top talking and turn your attention to the stage. 7. tay in your seat throughout the entire performance. 8. During the performance, listen quietly and watch closely. alking during the performance will distract other audience members and performers. ry not to wiggle too much and do not kick the seat in front of you. hese disruptions make it hard for others around you to concentrate on the show. 9. ometimes during a performance you may respond by laughing, crying, or sighing. By all means, do so! LUGHNG PPROPR. (eachers, please do not hush the students while they are laughing.) f something is funny, it is good to laugh. f you like something a lot, applaud. his will let the performers know that you are enjoying the show. 10. t the end of the show, applaud to say thank you to the performers. he performers will bow to acknowledge your appreciation and thank you for coming. 11. When the lights get brighter in the theater, the show is over. tay in your seats until the On tage oordinator dismisses your school. 12. Please remember: aking photographs or using recording devices is strictly prohibited. Beverages and food, including gum and candy, are not allowed in the theater. You are only one person among several hundred in the audience. Please respect the performers and your fellow audience members. Please inform your chaperones that ushers will be available throughout the performance if there are difficulties. laska Junior heater Page 14

16 he natomy of the Violin tuning pegs scroll fingerboard bow N W R K Y waist frog chin rest omposers Word earch fine tuners tail piece bridge F-hole body four strings ryptogram nswer stereotype is an often unclear and untrue belief. ryptogram on Page 10 Fallen Phrase nswer For us, the violin is the vehicle for a bigger message. Which is not to be afraid to be different. Fallen Phrase Puzzle on Page 13 Word earch on Page 9 laska Junior heater Page 15