Arrival times for tomorrow's Christmas concert (Concert starts at 7:00pm, with Orch 30 playing the "pre-game show" from 6:30-7pm):
Orchestra 30 - 6:00pm
Level 1 and 2 Bands - 6:30pm
Orchestra 10 and 20 - 7:00pm
Jazz Choir - 7:00pm
Senior Choir - 7:45pm
Level 3 and 4 Bands - 8:00pm
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me!
Further to the ridiculous post of a few days ago, here's another silly meme to make you laugh. If you're a Bohemian Rhapsody fan like I am, this will make you smile!
Happy Tuesday!
IP 10 music video outline
For these assignments you may work by yourself, or in groups
of up to 4 (maximum).
Assignment #1: Band poster
If you are working in groups, please note that each person must submit a band poster assignment! Using Microsoft or Pages, create a poster advertising your band's new up and coming concert. Once you have decided what genre your band will specialize in and what song you will be “performing” for the assignment, you can begin creating your promotional poster. Be sure to include the following:
1. A picture of your band
2. Your band's name (should be prominently featured on the poster)
3. A tagline to advertise your band (i.e. "A full body musical experience!", "Be prepared to ROCK!", etc. - you have my permission to be as gimmicky as you want with it)
4. The venue in which you will be performing
5. The time, date, address, etc. of the performance
6. Ticket information (price, where to buy tickets, etc.)
Assignment #2: Music video
1. Bring your camera to class, or arrange for someone in your group to bring theirs.
2. Choose a song for which you will create your own music video. Google the lyrics and have them approved by Miss Campbell for school appropriateness.
3. Check out the music video on YouTube for inspiration. If it includes questionable content, use your good judgment and turn it off. You may use these music videos as inspiration, or you may choose to do your own thing entirely.
4. Sit down with your group (or on your own, if you are a "solo artist") to plan your music video. Where will you film it? What do you want in the background? Will you wear costumes? Are you going to use actual instruments or are you going to make your own? What instruments will you play?
5. Get filming! Have fun and be creative!
6. When you have your video footage, you will begin to compile it in iMovie. See below for guidelines.
Music video iMovie guidelines:
Your presentation must include the following components:
1. A good quality recording of your song (be sure that it doesn't cut out early or have any sound interferences in it)
2. A 3-line title including: 1. The name of your song; 2. The name of your band; and 3. The “copyright” year (the year you’re filming and producing the video) in the bottom left corner of the first video clip.
3. Video filmed from at least 5 different angles and/or physical locations
4. Video filmed with at least 3 different zoom perspectives (i.e. Do not film your entire music video from one angle with your camera on a tripod, no visual interest or movement, etc.)
5. Steady, easy-to-watch videography (no Blair Witch project camera work, please!)
6. Other criteria that I may add as I see fit.
HAVE FUN! This is going to be a blast.
Assignment #1: Band poster
If you are working in groups, please note that each person must submit a band poster assignment! Using Microsoft or Pages, create a poster advertising your band's new up and coming concert. Once you have decided what genre your band will specialize in and what song you will be “performing” for the assignment, you can begin creating your promotional poster. Be sure to include the following:
1. A picture of your band
2. Your band's name (should be prominently featured on the poster)
3. A tagline to advertise your band (i.e. "A full body musical experience!", "Be prepared to ROCK!", etc. - you have my permission to be as gimmicky as you want with it)
4. The venue in which you will be performing
5. The time, date, address, etc. of the performance
6. Ticket information (price, where to buy tickets, etc.)
Assignment #2: Music video
1. Bring your camera to class, or arrange for someone in your group to bring theirs.
2. Choose a song for which you will create your own music video. Google the lyrics and have them approved by Miss Campbell for school appropriateness.
3. Check out the music video on YouTube for inspiration. If it includes questionable content, use your good judgment and turn it off. You may use these music videos as inspiration, or you may choose to do your own thing entirely.
4. Sit down with your group (or on your own, if you are a "solo artist") to plan your music video. Where will you film it? What do you want in the background? Will you wear costumes? Are you going to use actual instruments or are you going to make your own? What instruments will you play?
5. Get filming! Have fun and be creative!
6. When you have your video footage, you will begin to compile it in iMovie. See below for guidelines.
Music video iMovie guidelines:
Your presentation must include the following components:
1. A good quality recording of your song (be sure that it doesn't cut out early or have any sound interferences in it)
2. A 3-line title including: 1. The name of your song; 2. The name of your band; and 3. The “copyright” year (the year you’re filming and producing the video) in the bottom left corner of the first video clip.
3. Video filmed from at least 5 different angles and/or physical locations
4. Video filmed with at least 3 different zoom perspectives (i.e. Do not film your entire music video from one angle with your camera on a tripod, no visual interest or movement, etc.)
5. Steady, easy-to-watch videography (no Blair Witch project camera work, please!)
6. Other criteria that I may add as I see fit.
HAVE FUN! This is going to be a blast.
Typing Progress document instructions
Typing progress document instructions:
1. Open a blank Microsoft Word document.
2. Click on the Layout tab. Click "Orientation" and change your document layout to Landscape.
3. Insert a table with 6 columns and 25+ rows.
4. Label your top row with the following headings: Date, Name of Test, Length of Test, Gross WPM, Accuracy, Net WPM.
5. Save your document as "last name, typing progress"
6. Do your typing tests online at www.typingtest.com and record your progress in your table.
Your table should look like this before it is filled in (I have 28 rows in my table, but you can add or delete rows as you need):
1. Open a blank Microsoft Word document.
2. Click on the Layout tab. Click "Orientation" and change your document layout to Landscape.
3. Insert a table with 6 columns and 25+ rows.
4. Label your top row with the following headings: Date, Name of Test, Length of Test, Gross WPM, Accuracy, Net WPM.
5. Save your document as "last name, typing progress"
6. Do your typing tests online at www.typingtest.com and record your progress in your table.
Your table should look like this before it is filled in (I have 28 rows in my table, but you can add or delete rows as you need):
Monday, December 17, 2012
Computers 9O and IP 10T/10IC "movie night" dates
Computers 9O movie night (news broadcasts) - Wednesday, Period 6
IP 10T / IP 10IC movie night (music videos) - after Christmas, early in January
IP 10T / IP 10IC movie night (music videos) - after Christmas, early in January
Friday, December 14, 2012
IP 10 Music Video Due Date Change
Hi IP 10! Just a reminder that we decided in class (in both 10T and 10IC) to extend the due date for the music videos by one class period and push the "movie night" class into the new year. This allows our 3 missing students (who are on vacations to Mexico and South Africa - wow!) to take part in the movie night when they return. It will also give you one period of respite during your busy time studying for midterms and finals!
The new due dates are:
IP 10IC - Thursday Dec. 20th - P5
IP 10T - Friday Dec. 21st - P3
Please note that this includes your band poster as well! Each group member is responsible for creating their own band poster. There will be one submission per group for music video, as you have been doing this as a group project all along. I can't wait to see what you come up with! I will be burning the DVD of both class' submissions over the break so it will be ready to go for early January.
Have fun!
The new due dates are:
IP 10IC - Thursday Dec. 20th - P5
IP 10T - Friday Dec. 21st - P3
Please note that this includes your band poster as well! Each group member is responsible for creating their own band poster. There will be one submission per group for music video, as you have been doing this as a group project all along. I can't wait to see what you come up with! I will be burning the DVD of both class' submissions over the break so it will be ready to go for early January.
Have fun!
Monday, December 10, 2012
For Mrs. C
Pardon the bit of questionable language for a teacher's blog, but...... AMEN! We've got the coolest lady around in our library! Go tell her that she's awesome today!
Updates for one and all!
Time to update the blog for all classes and ensembles. Here we go!
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Computers
7C - We are just finishing our Keyboard Shortcuts unit. For the last couple weeks of class we will be working on typing skills and speed/accuracy tests.
9O - We have been having issues with the drop box so next class I would like to collect your news broadcasts on my USB so that we can have a "movie night" to see what you've come up with for your major project. Please have your exported file ready for me for next class.
IP 10T / IP 10IC - Your music videos are due on Tuesday, December 18th (that's next Tuesday). That means that, after today, you have 3 classes left to finish editing and exporting your final project. I need them handed in NO LATER than Tuesday, December 18th at 3:15pm. I will be burning a DVD using our iDVD software that we will then watch in the last period before the break. "Movie night" dates: IP 10IC - Thurs. Dec. 20th - P5 / IP 10T - Fri. Dec. 21st - P3.
Drama 10
We have been rolling with our story-telling unit for quite a while now. With our occasional breaks for "improv Fridays," we are continuing to work on characterization, vocal projection, pacing, inflection/emotion, and other aspects of our story-telling performance. Memory work is not mandatory - I think that, after hearing your "draft" performances, some of you have stories that would take more time than we have to memorize. Therefore you can use your script if necessary, but only as an occasional aid rather than a crutch that you recite from directly. I am continuing to conference with students one-on-one to go over their adjudication sheets from the initial performance.
Band
Level 1 - Concert rep: Jingle Bells (Jasleen MC), Lightly Row (MC spot available; soloists at concert), Soft Kitty (complete with "Big Bang Theory" comedy schtick)
Level 2 - Concert rep: Jolly Old St. Nick (from Essential Elements book), Up on the Housetop (from A Best in Class Christmas). MC spots still available
Level 3 - Concert rep: Jingle Bell Rock, Silver Bells (with Level 4 Band). MC spots still available. Stay tuned (no pun intended!) for more information on a potential rehearsal with Level 4 prior to the concert.
Level 4 - Concert rep: Silver Bells (with Level 3 Band), White Christmas (without a conductor!). MC spots available for both tunes. I am hoping to get a rehearsal in with Level 3 for Silver Bells before the concert.
Choir / Jazz Choir
Jazz Choir - Concert rep: Lullaby of Birdland, Fly Me to the Moon (don't forget the tag at the end!), The Twelve Days After Christmas, Feliz Navidad. MC spots available.
Senior Choir - Concert rep: Breath of Heaven, Rise Up Singing, Peace Child, The Christmas Song. MC spots available. Upcoming carolling dates: Tues. Dec. 11th - Sisters of the Presentation infirmary, Fri. Dec. 21st - Pineview.
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Computers
7C - We are just finishing our Keyboard Shortcuts unit. For the last couple weeks of class we will be working on typing skills and speed/accuracy tests.
9O - We have been having issues with the drop box so next class I would like to collect your news broadcasts on my USB so that we can have a "movie night" to see what you've come up with for your major project. Please have your exported file ready for me for next class.
IP 10T / IP 10IC - Your music videos are due on Tuesday, December 18th (that's next Tuesday). That means that, after today, you have 3 classes left to finish editing and exporting your final project. I need them handed in NO LATER than Tuesday, December 18th at 3:15pm. I will be burning a DVD using our iDVD software that we will then watch in the last period before the break. "Movie night" dates: IP 10IC - Thurs. Dec. 20th - P5 / IP 10T - Fri. Dec. 21st - P3.
Drama 10
We have been rolling with our story-telling unit for quite a while now. With our occasional breaks for "improv Fridays," we are continuing to work on characterization, vocal projection, pacing, inflection/emotion, and other aspects of our story-telling performance. Memory work is not mandatory - I think that, after hearing your "draft" performances, some of you have stories that would take more time than we have to memorize. Therefore you can use your script if necessary, but only as an occasional aid rather than a crutch that you recite from directly. I am continuing to conference with students one-on-one to go over their adjudication sheets from the initial performance.
Band
Level 1 - Concert rep: Jingle Bells (Jasleen MC), Lightly Row (MC spot available; soloists at concert), Soft Kitty (complete with "Big Bang Theory" comedy schtick)
Level 2 - Concert rep: Jolly Old St. Nick (from Essential Elements book), Up on the Housetop (from A Best in Class Christmas). MC spots still available
Level 3 - Concert rep: Jingle Bell Rock, Silver Bells (with Level 4 Band). MC spots still available. Stay tuned (no pun intended!) for more information on a potential rehearsal with Level 4 prior to the concert.
Level 4 - Concert rep: Silver Bells (with Level 3 Band), White Christmas (without a conductor!). MC spots available for both tunes. I am hoping to get a rehearsal in with Level 3 for Silver Bells before the concert.
Choir / Jazz Choir
Jazz Choir - Concert rep: Lullaby of Birdland, Fly Me to the Moon (don't forget the tag at the end!), The Twelve Days After Christmas, Feliz Navidad. MC spots available.
Senior Choir - Concert rep: Breath of Heaven, Rise Up Singing, Peace Child, The Christmas Song. MC spots available. Upcoming carolling dates: Tues. Dec. 11th - Sisters of the Presentation infirmary, Fri. Dec. 21st - Pineview.
*** RIVIER CHRISTMAS CONCERT - WED. DEC. 19TH @ 7:00PM! ***
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We are also planning a "Snow Ball" (semi-formal) winter dance for this Friday, Dec. 14th. So far we have not sold enough tickets to have it go forward, but we will make the decision tomorrow as to whether it will be canceled or not. If you are planning on buying your ticket, please do it asap so we don't cancel the dance unnecessarily!
Have a great week - only 15 days until Christmas! :)
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Are we..... RELATED?!
My sister sent me this picture of Avery yesterday.... that's her "bebe" with sunglasses on as well (her "bebe" looks like a little white ghost and she LOVES it and carries it everywhere). This picture reminded me of an old photo of myself when I was around her age. See the resemblance perhaps? :o)
Choir performance dates
Rivier Academy Choir Important Christmas Dates 2012
Saturday, December 1st,
10am – 4pm: Trade Show (Rivier library) – Christmas caroling from
12:00-1:00pm, students working 3-hour shifts between 10am-4pm/clean up crew
Monday, December 3rd,
evening: Rotary Christmas party @ Golf & Curling Club
Wednesday, December 5th,
Period 5: Caroling for Kin Enterprises @ 1:30pm (bus)
Thursday, December 6th,
evening: Watsonairs Carol Festival @ St. Paul’s Church CANCELED!!!
Friday, December 7th, Period 5: Caroling for the Sisters
@ 1:30pm (auditorium)
Tuesday, December 11th, Period 4: Caroling in the infirmary @ 12:30pm
Friday, December 14th,
8:00-11:00pm: “Snow Ball” dance (choir fundraiser)
Wednesday, December 19th,
7:00pm: Rivier Christmas concert
Friday, December 21st,
Period 5: Pineview Terrace Lodge @ 1:30pm (we will walk there)
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