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Music Achievement Worksheet Division 3 Ages 12 to 14 Music Achievement Worksheet Division 3 Ages 12 to 14 I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor whose name appears below. They have my permission to participate in this program. I have read and understand the SCA’s Policies affecting Youth and been provided with a copy of “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse”. Signature of Parent or Guardian: Date: I desire that the Achievement Token, when eligible to be worn, be presented in the following manner by/at: ( ) Privately, by the parent/guardian ( ) At a local group event at the discretion of the Group Seneschal ( ) At a Baronial Event at the discretion of the Territorial Baron/Baroness ( ) At a Kingdom or Principality Level Event at the discretion of the Crown Participant’s Name: Kingdom/Group: Mentor’s Name/Mbr # : Mentor’s Kingdom: Start Date: Completion Date: Please submit errors, omissions, comments or suggestions for changes to help improve this worksheet to: [email protected] Many instruments used to perform medieval music still exist today, but in different and typically more technologically developed forms. The flute was once made of wood rather than silver or other metal, and could be made as a side-blown or end-blown instrument. While modern orchestral flutes are usually made of metal and have complex key mechanisms, medieval flutes had holes that the performer had to cover with the fingers (as with the recorder). The recorder was made of wood during the Medieval era, and despite the fact that today, it may be made of synthetic materials, it has more or less retained its past form. The gemshorn is similar to the recorder as it has finger holes on its front, though it is actually a member of the ocarina family. One of the flute's predecessors, the pan flute, was popular in medieval times, and is possibly of Hellenic origin. This instrument's pipes were made of wood, and were graduated in length to produce different pitches. The bowed lyra of the Byzantine Empire was the first recorded European bowed string instrument. The Persian geographer Ibn Khurradadhbih of the 9th century (d. 911) cited the Byzantine lyra, in his lexicographical discussion of instruments as a bowed instrument equivalent to the Arab rabāb and typical instrument of the Byzantines along with the urghun (organ), shilyani (probably a type of harp or lyre) and the salandj (probably a bagpipe). The hurdy-gurdy was (and still is) a mechanical violin using a rosined wooden wheel attached to a crank to "bow" its strings. Instruments without sound boxes like the jaw harp were also popular in the time. Early versions of the organ, fiddle (or vielle), and a precursor to the modern trombone (called the sackbut) existed. Music Achievement Worksheet Division 3 Ages 12 to 14 YAFA Division 3 Music Worksheet completion table Done where and Completed with Approved by Activity when? whom? 1 Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your mentor using good technique, phrasing, tone, rhythm, and dynamics. Read all the signs and terms of the score. 2 Name the five general groups of musical instruments. 3 Do TWO of the following: a. Attend a live performance, or listen to three hours of recordings from any two of the following musical styles … b. Interview an adult member of your family about music. Find out what the most popular music was when he or she was your age … c. Serve for six months as a member of a school band, drum circle, choir, or other organized musical group, or perform as a soloist in public six times. d. List five people who are important in the history of music and explain to your mentor why they continue to be influential. Include at least one composer, one performer, one innovator, and one person born more than 500 years ago. 4 Do ONE of the following: a. Teach three songs to a group of people. Lead them in singing the songs, using proper hand motions. B. Compose and write the score for a piece of music of 12 measures or more, and play this music on an instrument. c. Make a traditional instrument and learn to play it. Participant's Name: Music Worksheet Page 2 of 6 Music Achievement Worksheet Division 3 Ages 12 to 14 1. Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your mentor using good technique, phrasing, tone, and rhythm. Read all the signs and terms of the score. 2. Name the five general groups of musical instruments. 3. Do TWO of the following: a. Attend a live performance, or listen to three hours of recordings from any two of the following musical styles: Gregorian chant, Ars nova, Organum, Motet, Madrigal, Canon (music) and Ballata. 1) List the Musical Styles listened to: 2) Describe the sound of the music and list the instruments used. 3) Identify the composers or songwriters, the performers, and the titles of the pieces you heard. 4) If it was a live performance, describe the setting and the reaction of the audience. b. Interview an adult member of your family about music. Find out what the most popular music was when he or she was your age. Find out what his or her favorite music is now, and listen to three of your relative’s favorite tunes with him or her. How do those favorites sound to you? Had you ever heard any of them? Play three of your favorite songs for your relative, and explain why you like these songs. Ask what he or she thinks of your favorite music. c. Serve for six months as a member of a school band, drum circle, choir, or other organized musical group, or perform as a soloist in public six times. d. List five people who are important in the history of music and explain to your mentor why they continue to be influential. Include at least one composer, one performer, one innovator, and one person born more than 500 years ago. 4. Do ONE of the following: a. Teach three songs to a group of people. Lead them in singing the songs, using proper hand motions. b. Compose and write the score for a piece of music of 12 measures or more, and play this music on an instrument. (A sheet of blank music staves can be found at the end of this workbook.) c. Make a traditional instrument and learn to play it. I certify that the minor listed on page 1 has successfully completed the requirements for the Division 3 Music Achievement. Signature of Local Group Officer or Achievement Mentor Date Participant's Name: Music Worksheet Page 3 of 6 Music Achievement Worksheet Division 3 Ages 12 to 14 Requirement resources can be found here: 9 Easy to Make Musical Instruments for Kids: KinderArt - K12 (For Teachers & Homeschoolers). Web. 18 Nov. 2012. "Medieval Music." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Nov. 2012. Web. 18 Nov. 2012. McMukken, Sean, and Charlie Presler. Medieval and Renaissance Choral Music. Vol. 45. Milpitas, CA: Society for Creative Anachronism, 1989. Print. The Compleat Anachronist. The Troubadours. Vol. 44. Milpitas, CA: Society for Creative Anachronism, 1989. Print. The Compleat Anachronist. The True Trouveres. Vol. 62. Milpitas CA: Society for Creative Anachronism, 1992. Print. The Compleat Anachronist. Participant's Name: Music Worksheet Page 4 of 6 Music Achievement Worksheet Division 3 Ages 12 to 14 Participant's Name: Music Worksheet Page 5 of 6 Attachment – (NOTE: It is not necessary to print this page.) Important notes of interest: • — No Unauthorized Changes to YAFA Program No Kingdom, Principality, group, or individual has the authority to subtract from, advancement requirements. Requirements may be added at the Kingdom level, to respect and protect the cultural climate. A youth may complete alternative achievement requirements because of physical or mental disability if the physical or mental disability is permanent, rather than temporary; OR because of religious, cultural or moral beliefs. The youth member must also complete as many of the regular requirements as their ability allows. — After soliciting parental/guardian input and obtaining parent/guardian approval to submit, the Achievement Mentor shall submit, in appropriate detail, the proposed alternative requirements for the achievement to the Local and Kingdom YAFA administrator for approval. The alternative requirements must be of such a nature that they are as demanding of effort as the regular requirements within the abilities of the youth. Once approval has been given, the specifics of the proposed alternative requirements shall be sent to the Society YAFA administrator for consideration in future revisions of the Achievement worksheets. — Who Approves YAFA Division 3 Achievement Tokens? Mentors sign for requirements in YAFA Division 3. When the requirements are completed, the work is reviewed by the Achievement Mentor, or the local Youth Officer or Seneschal. • — The Two-Deep System and Certifying Completion Youth members must not meet one-on-one with adults. Sessions with mentors must take place where others can view the interaction, or the youth must have a buddy: a friend, parent, guardian, brother, sister, or other relative — or better yet, another youth working on the same subject— along attending the session. When the youth meets with the mentor, they should bring any required projects. If these cannot be transported, evidence should be presented, such as photographs or adult certification. Another adult, for example, might state that satisfactory meals were prepared for Cooking. If there are questions that requirements were met, a mentor may confirm with adults involved. Once satisfied, the mentor signs the worksheet using the date upon which the requirements were completed, or in the case of partials, initials the individual requirements passed.
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