Basic Music Theory
This type of note has a value of one beat.
Quarter note
This composer wrote 9 symphonies and lost his hearing near the end of his life.
Ludwig Van Beethoven
This is Ms. Rodriguez's main instrument
Viola
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide. No escape from reality.
Queen- Bohemian Rhapsody
This 1965 Film set in 1930s Austria, tells the story of a soon to be nun who is sent to be a nanny for the children of a naval officer. She soon wins over of the hearts of the children with the power of music!
The Sound of Music
Violins play in this clef
Treble Clef
This composer was a child prodigy who wrote over 800 works in his life. Some of his notable works include "The Magic Flute" and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Ms. Rodro went to this NISD middle School
Rudder Middle School
Amor prohibido murmuran por las calles
Porque somos de distintas sociedades
Amor prohibido nos dice todo el mundo
El dinero no importa en ti ni en mi
Ni en el corazon oh, oh baby
Selena - Amor Prohibido
This 1992 Movie tells the story of singer who must go undercover as a nun to escape her mobster ex-boyfriend.
While undercover at the convent, she starts a choir!
Sister Act
Dotted half notes are worth this many beats.
Three
This American born Composer was also a prolific conductor and teacher. He wrote the music for West Side Story.
Leonard Bernstein
Ms. Rodro has lived in these countries outside of the US.
Mexico (Mexico City), United Kingdom (London)
I swore, I swore I would be true
And honey, so did you
So why were you holding her hand?
The Cranberries- Linger
This 1961 set in New York is the story of Romeo and Juliet reimagined as a musical in the 60s.
West Side Story
This minor key has no sharps or flats in the key signature.
A minor
This famous film composer wrote music for some of our favorite movies such as:
Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T., Jaws, Superman etc...
He also wrote the theme for the Olympics!
John Williams
4
Friday night and the lights are low, Looking out for the place to go, Where they play the right music, getting in the swing. You come in to look for a king.
ABBA- Dancing Queen
This movie set in 1900s Russia is the story of a Jewish Milkman with five daughters who is trying to maintain his traditions. He must cope with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters who wish to marry for love.
Fiddler on the Roof
Basses are tuned in ________
Fourths
Different from the rest of the instruments which are tuned in fifths.
This Russian born composer was influenced by concepts such as Russian Cosmism, philosophy and elements of synesthesia when he wrote music.
Alexander Scriabin
Ms. Rodriguez holds a Masters Degree in this subject
Musicology
My love is alive way down in my heart
Although we are miles apart
If you ever need a helping hand
I'll be there on the double just as fast as I can
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
This is the untold story of Oz.
Wicked!