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=Group A=

Movie Maker Video
Using a concept inspired by this chapter, your group will create a Multimedia presentation using Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. Guidelines for this segment are as follows: 1. A written script and story board must be submitted before your group begins working with the software. 2. The final "movie" should be at least two minutes in length. 3. All graphics, music, and other content used to create your movie should contain citations and credits. This includes web content, and text content. 4. Selection of background music chosen should be appropriate and acceptable for all audiences. Original music or music performed by a live musician is preferred, but not mandated. 5. The final product should be obviously related to chapter content.

media type="file" key="Bernstein Video.wmv" width="592" height="592" align="center"

Content Extension Links
Find, list URLs, and describe at least five links to websites which appropriately extend the content of this chapter. Ideally, the links should relate directly to any major concepts covered in the chapter. Descriptions of these websites should include:

1. A general overview of the offerings and a brief narrative about how it is relative to chapter content. List specific text page numbers. 2. A list of the forms of content available (text, photos, graphics, videos, instructions for activities, glossaries, vocabulary lists, interactive features, etc.) 3. A self-composed descriptive paragraph indicating how certain features of the web site extend or enhance the understanding of chapter content.


 * < ===Web Address of CEL=== ||< ===Content=== ||< ===Self-Composed Descriptive Paragraph=== ||
 * < http://www.leonardbernstein.com ||< Information about Bernstein. Articles, sound clips, time lines, and many other things ||< This is a good website because it has a wide variety of information. ||
 * < http://www.nycballet.com ||< Movies of dances, ticket information, photos ||< Videos of famous dancers from ballets are great! ||
 * < [| Tango Argentina] ||< Link to a live video of Tango dancers ||< This video also uses a live band ||

Audio Podcast
1. A written script, or story board must be submitted before your group begins working with the software. 2. The final podcast should be at least two minutes in length 3. All music, spoken content, and other sources used to create you podcast should contain citations and credits. This includes web content, and text content. 4. Selection of background music chosen should be appropriate and acceptable for all audiences. Original music or music performed by a live musician is preferred, but not mandated. 5. The final product should be obviously related to chapter content.

Vocabulary In Paraphrase
Find the vocabulary words for this chapter within the text (not in the glossary) and read the paragraph containing them to be sure you understand the context. Using paragraph form when necessary, and complete sentences, rewrite the definitions of these words in your own language. Good writing technique and spelling count!


 * ~ Vocabulary Word ||~ Paraphrase of Definition ||
 * tango || Latin-American dance in 4/4 meter ||
 * samba || Afro-Brazilian dance faster and jazzier than the tango ||
 * reggae || popular style mixing African and Caribbean rhythms by Jamaican musicians ||
 * conjunto || a dance created by Texas-Mexicans ||
 * ballet || a style of classical dance that emerged in France during the sixteenth century ||
 * suite || a set of instrumental pieces in the character of a dance ||
 * minuet || a slow and charming old French dance in triple meter ||
 * waltz || a dance in triple meter ||

Theory Fun
Visit Ricci Adams' website [|Music Theory dot net] and complete at least five lessons and use the appropriate trainers which accompany the lessons. Describe the use of the web site and summarize what you learned about music theory in paragraph form. Yes good writing technique and spelling count!


 * ===Summarize your experience at Musictheory.net in the box below:=== ||
 * We thought it was interesting, fun, and cool. I learned about the notes and their values. I also learned about the clef signs. ||