(AUSTRALIAN FOCUS)
Lesson 1: Dawn Mantras (1999) - Ross Edwards
First Impressions:
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Write down 2 questions that you may have after listening to this work
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Discuss
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As a class, create a visual aid (e.g. mindmap, brainstorm) on the whiteboard/SMART Board showcasing an aural analysis of Rush. Once complete, your teacher will take a photo and upload it to this blog.
[To be done in class. Below is an example of what is expected.]
Aural Skills:
Dictation 5
Detailed analysis:
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Have a read of the Performer Notes and Composer Notes.
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What important information does it tell us?
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Quick research:
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Shakuhachi, Didgeridoo, Crotali, Burmese Gong
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Where did these instruments originate from?
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Find a recording that showcases this instrument.
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How would you describe the tone colour?
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Below is the full score of Dawn Mantras.
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Begin with an individual detailed analysis with score annotations.
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Collaborate with the other peers in your class to create one detailed score annotation.
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Once complete, your teacher will scan your annotated score and upload it to this blog.
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[To be done in class. Below is an example of what is expected.]
Divide into three groups (Soprano, Alto, Tenor)
Learn the pronunciation:
Heiwa, Heiwa,
Ake gure,
Heiwa, Heiwa,
Heiwa, penyembuhan,
penyembuhan,
Subuh, utah.
Sing the first Children's Choir entry in Dawn Mantras (Section C, Bars 36 - 56). A transcription of each individual part is given below.
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Name the boxed chords on the right.
Verbal Discussion:
What minimalist features are found in Ross Edward's Dawn Mantras?
Lesson 2: Minimalism in Rush
Matthew Hindson's Rush also includes many Minimalist features.
Individually compile a list of these features and write a brief analysis/description of each.
Include examples from the score (if appropriate).
To get you started, below are a few examples.
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Discuss as a class.
Examples of Minimalist features in Rush:
Example 1:
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Rhythmic Motif
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REPETITION REPETITION REPETITION
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Phasing
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Limited Pitch Set
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Example 2:
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Ostinato
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REPETITION REPETITION REPETITION
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Drone
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Example 3:
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Ostinato
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REPETITION REPETITION REPETITION
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Moto Perpetuo
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Example 4:
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Gradual harmonic change
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Metamorphosis
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REPETITION REPETITION REPETITION
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Example 5:
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Drone
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Metamorphosis
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REPETITION REPETITION REPETITION
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Gradual harmonic change
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Moto Perpetuo
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Aural Skills:
Sight Singing Exercise 10
You have the remainder of this class to work on your core and/or elective compositions. You will each get some one on one time with the teacher.