2015 Learning and Engagement
MEET THE MUSIC 1
RESOURCE KIT WEB LINKS
Concert 1
An A–Z of Jazz
http://history.just-the-swing.com/swing-history/what-is-swing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_music
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swing_(jazz_performance_style)
http://www.jazzitude.com
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/136142/cool-jazz
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_jazz
http://latinmusic.about.com/od/bossa_nova/
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1694706/Latin-jazz
http://lyricstranslate.com/en/desafinado-out-tune.html-0#ixzz3M2KYnUI5
http://www.jamesmorrison.com.au/James_Morrison/Welcome.html
ACTIVITY 1
8. Dixieland versions of Basin Street Blues:
Louis Armstrong: http://safeshare.tv/w/tEIGDJCsUR
Louis Armstrong 1964: http://safeshare.tv/w/QAhIlAErun
Dukes of Dixieland: http://safeshare.tv/w/JSfKUMvyXP
ACTIVITY 2
4. Duke Ellington Moon Indigo YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GohBkHaHap8
ACTIVITY 4
7. Dave Brubeck Take Five YouTube clip: http://safeshare.tv/w/FuZRuQRhJz
ACTIVITY 5
13. João Gilberto and Stan Getz Desafinado YouTube clip: http://safeshare.tv/w/PhSEXFCFcL
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Concert 2
The Music of Josh Pyke
Composers own website: http://www.joshpyke.com/
Wikipedia on Josh Pyke: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Pyke
Sydney Symphony Orchestra website:
http://www.sydneysymphony.com/production-pages/2015/concert-season/josh-pyke.aspx
Song writing skills and tips online:
Every songwriter goes through times when the inspiration just seems to dry up....
www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan99/articles/20tips.458.htm
A Reference Guide For Beginning Songwriters compiled by Jodi Krangle.
www.musesmuse.com/res-beginners.html
John Cowell, the owner and webmaster for this website has written a series of song writing tips, but
there is also a public forum where others have contributed their ideas too.
http://www.greatsongwriting.com/songwriting-tips.html
ACTIVITY 1
12. Full version of Middle of the Hill on YouTube: http://safeshare.tv/w/iTGAAZEQSL
WARNING: This song contains swear words. Please use your discretion when presenting to your class.
13. A notated score can be found on http://www.jellynote.com/
ACTIVITY 2
6. Full version of Leeward Side on YouTube: http://safeshare.tv/w/NueetGDZTq
ACTIVITY 4
1. Full version of The Summer on YouTube: http://safeshare.tv/w/pXRqEHAitq
ANSWERS – ACTIVITY 2
2. d) www.rankopedia.com/Male-Singer-Who-has-Used-Falsetto-Most-Effectively/Step2/24937/.htm
Concert 3
Copland: Billy the Kid – Suite
Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. Music Director, Adam Stern, discusses Aaron Copland's score for
the ballet Billy the Kid. http://safeshare.tv/w/qlMjXOQiQW
Billy the Kid Suite accompanied by images of the 'Wild West': http://safeshare.tv/w/bFadCrQtng
Performance by the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra: http://safeshare.tv/w/GiKLavgdjT
Animateur Paul Rissmann introduces Aaron Copland's Billy the Kid: http://safeshare.tv/w/CmBpQvWjig
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Concert 4
The Broadway Musical
The Musical Theatre Tube Map
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iwwCitli_0/USVLKIjMv2I/AAAAAAAAADU/LFNSOIcHjjU/s1600/tubemap_broadway.png
The Broadway Musical Home: http://broadwaymusicalhome.com/
New York City Theatre: http://www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/
The Tony Awards: http://www.tonyawards.com/index.html
25 Top Musical Theatre Female performers
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/broadways-25-all-time-greatest-divas-broadway
It Might As Well Be Spring
STRUCTURE
Audra McDonald sings It Might As Well Be Spring: http://safeshare.tv/w/eQAZVjywFM
ACTIVITY 1
3. Michael Feinstein talks on Rodgers' thought process: http://safeshare.tv/w/ZPCKrRlvfI
Hurry It’s Lovely Up Here
STRUCTURE
Barbra Streisand version of Hurry It’s Lovely Up Here:
Movie Version: http://safeshare.tv/w/oGZGyPQjfi
Song Only: http://safeshare.tv/w/NgJPObatcF
ACTIVITY 2
1. Some examples to investigate:
Audra McDonald: Performance – http://safeshare.tv/w/qBNuZWvCOV
Barbra Streisand:
Movie scene – http://safeshare.tv/w/UblGAVICxT
Barbara Harris:
TV performance – http://safeshare.tv/w/GVVMINBaxn
Kristen Chenoweth: Stage performance – http://safeshare.tv/w/oLnEysrqvX
Doris Day:
Audio only – http://safeshare.tv/w/kmWBVikTEP
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I Could Have Danced All Night
ACTIVITY 2
1. Choose one of the following performances to investigate:
Audra McDonald: Concert performance – http://safeshare.tv/w/StNpUqnWrV
Audrey Hepburn:
Movie – http://safeshare.tv/w/dNMzOeUsHY
(vocals Marni Wilson)
Julie Andrews:
TV performance (cue 3:05) – http://safeshare.tv/w/ATCzILDNmU
2. YouTube clip of Wouldn’t It Be Loverly? from My Fair Lady. http://safeshare.tv/w/iogrtKYXqQ
Moments In The Woods
STRUCTURE
Audra McDonald sing Moments In The Woods: http://safeshare.tv/w/aVyhECqLRX
Trailer for 2015 movie version of Into The Woods: http://safeshare.tv/w/EOTbOtSASy
Trailer for 2015 movie version of Into The Woods with commentary from actors.
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid3303744355001?bckey=AQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAAA0Xi_s%7
E%2Cr1xMuE8k5Nz1HmLGrVlkxGTUBUM_JtH-&bctid=3854877348001
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