Progress & Reflection

First of all, we chose a topic and picked out genres and what instruments we are going to be using. After a fair amount of voting we have finally decided to narrow it down to 3 songs which are:

1. Hey Jude 
2. Superstition
3. Thriller

The performance will be held in the 4th of December.

Reflection on our performance

1. Hey Jude: I think we did pretty good, it was rather nerve-wracking than the practice so the singers as well as the harmonies weren't as loud but it went great!
2. Superstition: The audience enjoyed the performance, clearly shown by their enthusiasm as they shouted and clapped.
3. Thriller: There were some things that needed to be fixed but overall, it was a nice end to the performance. Although Thriller wasn't given much practice time as the other songs, we definetly managed it and I think it went so well!

Positions of Instruments

Michael - Bass

Amyra/Alysa - Guitar

Phoebe - Piano

George/Johan - Drums

Rest - Singing/Kolintang

Legends In Music

60’s

• Elvis Presley
• Beatles
• Rolling Stones
• Jackson Five
• Beach Boyd
• Bob Dylan
• Bee Gees
• Frank Sinatra

70’s

• Hooked – Blue Suede
• Stevie Wonder
• ABBA
• Queen
• Cher
• Journey
• Pink Floyd
• Prince
• Blondie
• Rod Stewart
• Led Zeppelin
• Earth Wind & Fire
• Elton John
• Duran Duran
• Lionel Richie
• David Bowie

80’s

• Bob Marley
• Michael Jackson
• Jinni Hendrix
• AC/DC
• Guns n Roses
• Genesis
• Madonna
• Diana Ross
• Aretha Franklin
• Bon Jovi

90’s

•  Boys II Men
• Spice Girls
• N Sync
• Nirvana
• Counting Crows
• Janet Jackson
• Greenday
• Radiohead
• Whitney Houston
• Mariah Carey
• Celine Dion
• 2 Pac
• Oasis

2000’s

• Britney Spears
• Beyonce
• JT
• Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• Kylie 
• U2 
• Shakira
• Eminem
• Black Eyed Peas
• Christina Aguilera

Top 6 Groups

• Medley (Keizar, Dom & George)
• Traditional vs Modern (Dandy, Rasyid, Rifa & Jason)
• Tribute (Jenni, Daleescha, Tasya & Phoebe)
• Forward to past (Johan, Rachael & Belinda)
• One Hit Wonders (Michael, Alysa & Fahrani)
• Legends in music (Farah, Amyra, Najwa & Hana)

Top 5 Ideas

• Battle of traditional and modern music

This is a very interesting one as it is very creative and unique unlike any other ideas I have ever heard before.

• Tribute to past singers

I think this is such as great ideas, as we are celebrating the songs that were created in the past. 

• Kolintang orchestra

Basically because this is the easiest option of all and because most of us know how to play the kolintang.  

• Disney songs

Because Disney has always the best songs and bringing back our childhood is always fun!

• Evolution of music

Lastly, I think this is a good idea because we can get an idea of how music has changed over the past decades. 

Creative Cycle Ideas

1. Medley 
2. Big band
3. Body percussion
4. Choir
5. Beatbox
6. Instrument choir?
7. Kolintang orchestra
8. Acapella
9. Musical Story
10. Cultural Medley Music/Dance
11. Street-themed musical
12. Sister Act
13. Rap battle
14. Mashup of Sister Act & Grease
15. Slow music change to upbeat music
16. Battle of traditional & modern music
17. Evolution of music
18. Popular music mashup
19. Parody
20. Marching Band (Singing)
21. Disney songs
22. Short film set to music
23. Musical 
24. Musical magical carpet ride (around the world)
25. Cartoon music
26. Tribute to past singers 
27. Classic Short Film
28. Legend in music
29. One Hit Wonders
30. Horror Musical
31. Going forward to the past (70’s, 80’s….)

Students - Talents, Instruments, Genre & Strengths

Name	Talents	Genre	Strengths
Madina	Writing poems	Any	Mediator
Tasya	Hip-hop dancer Piano	Any	Leadership
Rasyid	Good with words Rapper Singer (Beginner)	Any	Fast learner Teaches
Dom	Remixing Guitar	Any	Fast learner
Najwa	Drawing Singer	Any	Mediator
Nadya	Writing poetry Singer Guitar (Beginner)	Alternative Rock House	Humorous Mood maker
Dandy	Traditional dancer Singer Piano	Indie Pop	Leadership
Keizar	Communicator Joker Drummer (Beginner)	Any	Mood maker
Rachael	Drawing Piano (Beginner)	Any	Good follower
Daleescha	Dancer Violin (Intermediate)	Any	Mood maker
Jason	Writing stories Singer	Any	Humorous Patience
George	Drawing Drummer	Any but classical	Creative
Alysa	Talker Guitar Piano	Acoustic	Motivator
Rifa	KPop dancer Harp	Rap R&B Folk	Leadership
Mike	Drawing Bass Guitar Ukulele	Any but slow songs	Humorous
Johan	Drawing Beatbox	Any but KPop songs	Enthusiastic
Fahrani	Mediator Piano (Beginner)	Any
Belinda	Piano (Beginner) Violin (Beginner)	Any	Good follower
Amyra	Talker Guitar (Intermediate) Piano (Beginner)	Acoustic Pop	Leadership
Hana	Good taste of music Piano (Beginner)	Any but KPop songs	Good collaborator
Phoebe	Drawing Piano (Intermediate)	Any	Good follower Good collaborator
Jenny	Good listener Piano (Beginner)	Any	Good collaborator
Farah	Talker Singer Piano (Intermediate)	Any	Independent

Design Cycle

Design Cycle is a tool used by students to help them create in responses to challenges.

Steps: Investigation, Plan, Design, Create, Evaluate

Investigation:

Investigation is the part where we brainstorm all the ideas and put them into one place and analyse which one is the best idea of all.

1. Choose a subject.
2. Clarify and narrow down to top 3 ideas.
3. Make a survey.
4. Choose a final idea.

Plan:

1. Brainstorm ideas.
2. Create sketches. 
3. Keep 5 designs to choose from.
4. Choose 3 final ideas.

Design:

Ideas for the project, such as materials or supplies.

1. Include materials (screenshots, materials, time etc.)

Create:

Creating is where all the brainstorming and planning comes to life.

1. Follow your plan.
2. Use the right material.

Evaluate:

1. Determine if your product was a success or not.
2. Compare your product with your specifications.
3. Evaluate & reflect on what you could improve on. 

That's all the steps of the design cycle. 

Inspirational Video

The inspirational video that I chose is Sara Bareilles' Brave. I know it's mainstream and all, but behind all that catchy tunes, there's a good message for us. It's not good for people not to say something and not being able to let out a piece of their mind. Don't let other people bring you down, and you just got to be brave.

Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4