2011.8.22 - monday

  In the beginning of the class I showed my booklet, still not binded yet though, to mr John. I did not bind it yet in case there was something I did that was not in the requirements or specifications. Thankfully when I asked him to take a look at it he said it was all right. So then, I'll bind it the next day, and then submit it on Wednesday. Today, Hashfi redid his dinging assessment I think that was the last of re-doing the singing assessments. Then, we carried on with the class. We were given a task to write down all the major 7 chords from C major all the way to C# major. After we finished we were dismissed to the instrument class and played our instruments.

2011.8.18 - thursday

  Okay, we reviewed and checked homework, then some redid their performance. Then, I feel that the most crucial part of today's learning session was at the end of the music theory class. It all started when I was wondering about the IDU between technology and arts, then I went up to mr John and asked what's big project for music. Then, Heidy joined in as she was confused as well as I was. First, ms John was a bit puzzled himself and then mr Herry came and helped us as well. After much discussion, the teachers said that we should just choose the classical song performance to put in our digital portfolio in technology. Then, another question arrived. "What song should we play? Must it be from the composer we chose? Which composer? The one from the presentation?" Then, Heidy and I were slightly confused. After that, mr Herry said it was supposed to be the "musical hero" from the classical era that we chose. Then, we wondered if it was related to the people in the powerpoint presentation we did several weeks ago, and then mr Herry finally remembered and said "oh iya, kok mereka belom ngumpulin booklet???" then, heidy and I were like, "what booklet?". Puzzled and dumbstruck, we all came to sense and were like, discussing a whole new matter. It turns out that there was supposed to be a music booklet done about your chosen composer that was supposed to be submitted weeks ago! What a shock. Well, I did remember that we were once told to make a booklet but then they didn't say anything else nor gave us any further details or information regarding the matter. So I guess everyone completely forgotten. I have decided to inform the rest of my friends about this booklet we were supposed to do. Then, the new submission date was best on Monday, but if that's not possible, we are allowed to submit it latest by Wednesday. 

2011.8.15 - monday

  Today the Mr John reviewed the things we have learned so far. We reviewed the scales with sharps and also were told to write down the scales too. We were called up to the board to write down one scale. Some were told to write down inversions or triads. I was told to write the E major triad. Then, each and every one of our blogs were checked. I was told that I needed to update my blog more because I was missing entries. I am now updating the blog. Then, we were told that the reason why need to have a music reflection blog here is because we need it for a criteria for the assessment or something like that. Then, we were given a sheet of paper about the assessments. Last of all, we were invited to join some kind of performance for the independence day. They said that we could get extra scores if we joined that but I don't think I can do it. Not because of me being shy or anything, but I can't memorize the songs and would probably end up lip syncing or something. I memorize some of the songs but the rest I need lyrics to sing. So I am doubtful whether I should join or not.

2011.7.25 - monday

  today was the first music class. we were divided into instrument groups, and we were told about what to bring and what we will do in the music curriculum this year. we did not do too much today as it was only a briefing.

2011.8.11 - thursday

  We (Heidy, Bryan, and I) were well prepared for today. We found good information and we even found the music files to insert to the slides of our presentation. For the preparation, my group mates came over to my house after school to do the project. We found the information, read it, and we put them into the slides using our own words. We took turns researching and typing. We all worked pretty well together. Sometimes we went got distracted and ended up playing, but in the end we got the work done. I guess that's what happens when the group mates are all familiar with each other, we get distracted. When it was getting late, we divided the tasks for the finishing of our presentation. On the day of our presentation things went pretty smoothly.

2011.8.8 - monday

  Today we showed our information that we researched for and discussed about the great composers in different eras. We were divided into 5 different groups, then we used our resources and looked for more information on the internet. I was grouped with Heidy and Bryan. We worked well because we all know each other already. We looked for our favorite composers in one era and also thought of the reasons why we liked that particular composer. However we lacked some information about the eras and the specific ones, so we will do some more researching. Next time, we will find better details so that we will have more to talk about.

2011.8.1 - monday

  Today in music theory we revised the flats and sharps scales. He told us about the upper and lower chords of a scale. We also revised the formula for a major scale which is 1 1 1/2 1 1 1 1/2. We were taught about upper and lower tetra chords and how they can be used to find the next scale with more flats or sharps. Then, we discussed the assessment that will be coming in a few days. We were told how to adjust the microphone so that we will not have a problem with it on the day itself just to be sure. Then we were given a chance to go up to the front and adjust the microphone to our height. Last, we were shown an example of a student from last year doing the assessment. I have started practicing so and I have memorized the lyrics. But I know I will have a problem with my confidence so I will have to learn to calm myself down since I am extremely shy at occasions like this.

2011.8.4 - thursday

  This was the day we all prepared for. It was the day of the assessment. Before we start, we were given handouts for our reflections on our performance. We needed to explain the meaning of the song we sang as well. They went in alphabetical order starting the students from 9C. The first person who performed was Heidy. Right before my turn I drank lots of water to calm myself down and to clear my throat. I have to say, the experience was nerve-wrecking especially when you know you are going next. When I got up to the front I tried to gather my courage and sing. I think my voice was trembling so I guess I could have done better. But now that I have had this experience I think that if there is a next singing assessment I won't be as much as nervous until my cheeks flush red. I think this is a good way to start off the assessments so that we will have more confidence in the other assessments.