LO2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process. LO5: Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively As we began to work on ‘Light in the Hallway’, I recognised the need for the piano parts to accompany the vocalists in a way that would complement their melodic lines […]
Month: November 2020
Chamber String Ensemble – initial reflection
LO1: Identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth The idea of playing in an ensemble setting, specifically exploring classical music, is something that is of my interest. Although I have had several opportunities to play baroque pieces as a solo instrument setting and am rather familiar with the style, when I heard that […]
Violin Lessons – second reflection
LO4: Show commitment and perseverance Over the past few months, I have played pieces that include shifts from flats to natural, have been introduced to idea of third position, vibrato as well as harmonics, which have been very exciting for me. Although I feel as if the string crossings have become more clean as opposed […]
Piano lesson – initial reflection
LO1: Identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth As I continued to work on Chopin’s Ballade in G minor, I realised that I had improved on the dynamic interpretation of the piece as the melodic lines were much more sung and there was an overall nice arc established. In terms of technique, I […]
[CAS PROJECT] Creating a chamber music club – Stage 3
LO5: Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively LO7: Recognise and consider the ethics implications of choices and actions After coming to an agreement, we were able to move forward by emailing the TutHouse students regarding our goals and purpose of our chamber music club, as well as attached a form for […]
Culturama – final reflection
LO2: Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process. LO5: Demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively As the final performance day was approaching, we focused more on the formation of the dance as well as the sense of cohesion that had to be achieved. Since we had […]
Culturama – initial reflection
LO4: Show commitment and perseverance I was initially surprised and slightly intimidated to hear that we would be learning 4 short dances that would be pieced together to tell a story because I was unsure whether or not I would be capable of learning and remembering all the dance moves. As the rehearsal sessions began, […]
Conceptual thinking – THT & Human Acts + non-literary
The concept of culture plays a vital role in both ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Human Acts’ as these texts reflect the time and place of its creation. In ‘THT’, Atwood draws parallels between the rise in Christian rights during Ronald Reagan’s presidency and the ideology ingrained within Gilead’s regime and system. Furthermore, the handmaids are […]