Music Achievement Worksheet Division 1 Ages 5 to 8

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

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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 Work sheet Division 1 Ages 5 to 8

YAFA Division 1 Music Worksheet completion table

Done where and Completed with Approved by Activity when? whom?

Complete these three requirements:

1 Explain why music is an important part of the culture of a people.

2 Learn a song with at least two verses and sing the verses to your family.

3 Listen to the music of four different cultures in the medieval era. It can be either recorded or live.

and complete five of the following requirements:

4 Make a period musical instrument and play it for your family, friends, or group.

5 Teach your family, friends, or group a song.

6 Play a song by yourself or in a group, in unison or in harmony.

7 Create an original melody and/or original words for a song.

8 Using a recording device, capture natural sounds of the environment or record songs you create …

9 Attend a live musical performance or concert.

10 Demonstrate conducting patterns for two songs using two different meters (two-, three-, or four- beat meter) while your adult partner or friends sing or play the songs you have selected.

11 Take voice lessons or lessons to learn to play an instrument.

12 Create movements to a piece of music without words to demonstrate the moods of the music: happy, sad, calm, excited, playful, and inspired.

13 Learn about a composer of some period music that you enjoy. Tell your friends or an adult family member what you learned about him or her.

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Music Achievement Work sheet Division 1 Ages 5 to 8

Complete these three requirements: 1. Explain why music is an important part of the culture of a people. 2. Learn a song with at least two verses and sing the verses to your family. 3. Listen to the music of four different cultures in the medieval era. It can be either recorded or live. and complete five of the following requirements: 4. Make a period musical instrument and play it for your family, friends, or group.

5. Teach your family, friends, or group a song.

6. Play a song by yourself or in a group, in unison or in harmony.

7. Create an original melody and/or original words for a song.

8. Using a recording device, capture natural sounds of the environment or record songs you create, and use your recording as a soundtrack for a short skit or as background for a movement activity. 9. Attend a live musical performance or concert.

10. Demonstrate conducting patterns for two songs using two different meters (two-, three-, or four- beat meter) while your adult partner or friends sing or play the songs you have selected.

11. Take voice lessons or lessons to learn to play an instrument.

12. Create movements to a piece of music without words to demonstrate the moods of the music: happy, sad, calm, excited, playful, and inspired.

13. Learn about a composer of some period music that you enjoy. Tell your friends or an adult family member what you learned about him or her.

I certify that the minor listed on page 1 has successfully completed the requirements for the Division 1 Music Achievement.

Signature of Parent, Guardian, Local Group Officer or Achievement Mentor Date

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.

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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 of the individual Kingdoms. 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 his/her 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 or 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 1 Achievement Tokens? Parents sign for requirements that take place at home or in the family setting. When the requirements are completed, the work booklet is reviewed by the Achievement Mentor, or the local Youth Officer or Seneschal if no Mentor exists. • — “How good is good enough?” One of the SCA’s YAFA Core Values is to “Put into practice the seven noble virtues”. Performance in YAFA is centered on these, especially the importance of upholding one’s convictions at all times, and doing one’s best, especially when no one else is watching. When a young person has done this—their very best—then regardless of the requirements for any Token or award, at this age, it is enough; accomplishment is noted. This is why Achievement Mentors, or the local Youth Officer or Seneschal, and parents or guardians are involved in approvals. Generally they know if effort put forth is really the child’s best. ______

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