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1) Create an outline of essential components about this genre: history, development, style – anything that would help someone else learn about this genre.
The term “vocal music” describes the performance tradition established in the early 20th century, when works by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, were interpreted and performed by vocalists and their respective orchestras. During the 1930s and 40s, vocalists were the main part of the band, and artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Ella Fitzgerald became immensely popular. The tradition continued into the 40s and 50s, and since then, modern vocalists of this genre, such as Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr., have continued this tradition by adhered to its form and style.
2) Interview an enthusiast of the genre; Create a Blendspace that includes important, essential information about and examples of your genre.
Link: http://blnds.co/1fqvdFx
3) Create a 1 - 2 min. video tutorial on one of the topics from your outline (include information from interview, own research, Blendspace) and teach to someone.
4) Video blog reflection on teaching process
· What challenges are you finding?
-There is not an abundance of scholarly information in which academics discuss American vocal music specifically. There are excerpts from discussion on jazz, swing, etc., but not the vocal tradition itself.
· What are you learning?
-The work of artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett have defined the American vocal tradition and made it a distinct part of music history as a whole.
· How are you learning it?
-Through past study and by looking at the influences of American vocal artists from the early- to mid- 20th century, I have seen the breadth of American vocal music and how it affects the popular music trends of today.
*See Link #1
5) Educational implications, two page outline that another teacher can reference on how to teach these ideas in a classroom
The American vocal jazz/pop tradition highlights the aesthetic innovation, creativity, and cultural fulfillment that the country has fostered for over a hundred years. Its influences can be heard in the mainstream musical trends of pop and jazz. From an educational standpoint, teaching the history and style of American vocal music offers a bridge that connects the culture of the students to the teacher’s musical concepts and skills. The following templates and examples offer ideas and starting points for using American vocal music as a teaching tool:
Performer Research Project
This project involves students researching various vocalists (e.g. Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett) from the early- to mid- 20th century and presenting a multimedia project displaying their findings. Throughout the process of research, students will gain an understanding of the important characteristics, events, and people involved in the progression of American vocal music.
1. Assign students a single musician from the appropriate time period. Allow for students to form groups.
2. Give small assignments to track the progress of the research (e.g. biography, discography, etc.)
3. Allot time for in-class presentations that include video/audio examples.
Performance Opportunities
This project allows for the students to take on an active role with making music. The project focuses on creative and aesthetic expression, allowing for the students to develop and understand the concepts of American vocal music and music as a whole.
1. Based on research project, assign each student/group to perform a vocal work by a musician of the American vocal tradition.
2. Ask students to summarize song, give information on its composition, historical significance, etc.
3. Allot time for in-class performances.
Works Cited
"Vocal." www.AllMusic.com. AllMusic, 2014. Web. 11 Mar. 2014. <http://www.allmusic.com/genre/vocal-ma0000011877>.
The term “vocal music” describes the performance tradition established in the early 20th century, when works by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, were interpreted and performed by vocalists and their respective orchestras. During the 1930s and 40s, vocalists were the main part of the band, and artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Ella Fitzgerald became immensely popular. The tradition continued into the 40s and 50s, and since then, modern vocalists of this genre, such as Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr., have continued this tradition by adhered to its form and style.
2) Interview an enthusiast of the genre; Create a Blendspace that includes important, essential information about and examples of your genre.
Link: http://blnds.co/1fqvdFx
3) Create a 1 - 2 min. video tutorial on one of the topics from your outline (include information from interview, own research, Blendspace) and teach to someone.
4) Video blog reflection on teaching process
· What challenges are you finding?
-There is not an abundance of scholarly information in which academics discuss American vocal music specifically. There are excerpts from discussion on jazz, swing, etc., but not the vocal tradition itself.
· What are you learning?
-The work of artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett have defined the American vocal tradition and made it a distinct part of music history as a whole.
· How are you learning it?
-Through past study and by looking at the influences of American vocal artists from the early- to mid- 20th century, I have seen the breadth of American vocal music and how it affects the popular music trends of today.
*See Link #1
5) Educational implications, two page outline that another teacher can reference on how to teach these ideas in a classroom
The American vocal jazz/pop tradition highlights the aesthetic innovation, creativity, and cultural fulfillment that the country has fostered for over a hundred years. Its influences can be heard in the mainstream musical trends of pop and jazz. From an educational standpoint, teaching the history and style of American vocal music offers a bridge that connects the culture of the students to the teacher’s musical concepts and skills. The following templates and examples offer ideas and starting points for using American vocal music as a teaching tool:
Performer Research Project
This project involves students researching various vocalists (e.g. Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett) from the early- to mid- 20th century and presenting a multimedia project displaying their findings. Throughout the process of research, students will gain an understanding of the important characteristics, events, and people involved in the progression of American vocal music.
1. Assign students a single musician from the appropriate time period. Allow for students to form groups.
2. Give small assignments to track the progress of the research (e.g. biography, discography, etc.)
3. Allot time for in-class presentations that include video/audio examples.
Performance Opportunities
This project allows for the students to take on an active role with making music. The project focuses on creative and aesthetic expression, allowing for the students to develop and understand the concepts of American vocal music and music as a whole.
1. Based on research project, assign each student/group to perform a vocal work by a musician of the American vocal tradition.
2. Ask students to summarize song, give information on its composition, historical significance, etc.
3. Allot time for in-class performances.
Works Cited
"Vocal." www.AllMusic.com. AllMusic, 2014. Web. 11 Mar. 2014. <http://www.allmusic.com/genre/vocal-ma0000011877>.