Friday, December 3, 2010

2 December 2010
Today, after Mr. Herry checked our materials, the remaining 3 guitar players who did not do the assessment did it today as well as Sabrina from the piano.  Basically, today, I just watch people playing in real life as well as from the camera that Mr. Herry recorded.  Next, since there is nothing else to do for music, i will just practice violin for the ACP!
29 November 2010
Today, after checking the materials, it is time for the assessment.  when it was my, turn, I was really nervous but managed to play good.  Only 1 mistake on the assessment  Next, i will just wait for the next meeting, to see the other's performance.

Friday, November 26, 2010

25 November 2010
Today, we have to write a reflection in which is about the composition that we made like the things we did well, we need to improve.  After that, Mr. Herry told us the score on the music theory music notation.  I got a perfect score.  i did very well.  Next, I will be ready for the next performance.
22 November 2010
Today, after checking all the materials, Mr. Herry told all of us to play our song in front of the class again.  This time, Mr. Herry video us playing.  For others who had not performed, they would do it next meeting.  Well, I think that I did pretty well since there was not complaints from Mr. Herry.  I am sure I can do better! :)
18 November 2010
Today, after Mr Herry checked our materials Mr Herry checked our Finale Song (all of us).  To some certain people who have not rehearse on the last meeting has to perform in front now.  After that, it is done.  Basically, I did not do anything, only listening to my friend's song today.  Next, I will surely practice more.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

15 November 2010
Today, we were asked to practice in front of the classroom again after Mr Herry checked our materials.  I had played the whole ABACA extended to 40 bars song.  Next, I would practice for the better.
11 November 2010
Today, Mr Herry is not present because of his workshop.  The substitute teacher is Mr. John.  As usual, Mr John, like Mr Herry checked our materials.  Then, after doing so, we were told one by one to perform in front of the class.  The feedback to me is only my tempo, therefore, I just need to practice on my tempo.  Next, as said, I will practice hard with my tempo so I would get a good result later. :)

Friday, November 12, 2010

8 November 2010
Today, Mr Herry was able to show us the songs of my friends, a total of 8 songs (suppose to be, but 1 person did not because it was gone).  2 from each instrument class means 8 people in total.  Well, the 7 people got their feedback and are going to improve it as best as they can.  Since I see the songs and heard their feedbacks, I might need to change a few things.  Next, I would try to practice my song into something that would inspire all!
4 November 2010
Today, Mr Herry checked our 40 bars song expanded form the 20 bars song previously.  I also submitted the soft and hard copy of the song.  Next, I will practice as hard as I can to get a good score and result!
1 November 2010
Today, after Mr Herry checked our daily materials, we were told to do the final draft of the song I made.  It was close at finishing.  Next, I will practice very hard to get the best results!
28 October 2010
Today, Mr Herry checked our 40 bars homework.  After that, we are told to write the lyrics for it.  Next, the lyrics would be as food as the song! :D
25 October 2010
Today, Mr Herry told us to make the FINALE song expanding it to 8 bars of AA'BA and ABACA.  Next, I will give a good song for the 8 bars!  I hope that everything will go well too! :)

Friday, October 22, 2010

21 October 2010
Today, Mr. Herry checked our materials and equipment.  After that we were told to submit the song.  After that, Mr. Herry showed us the other's song!  Next time, the song that I would play would be excellent!  Hope the best for next time!☺
15 October 2010

today, Mr. herry checked our homework.  the song was good but the last part needs a bit of change.  Maybe, I would change it to a better one.  after playing my song and classmate's, the homework is to put my song to the FINALE software , due on the 21st October 2010.  Next, I would wait to make a better song.

Friday, October 15, 2010

14 October 2010
Today, Mr. Herry checked our homework and submitted the MDW (Music Developmental Workbook).  After that, Mr. Herry introduced us to composing a song with a format of "ABACA".  Then, he told us to make th homeowork.  Next, I should try make a good "ABACA homework good!
11 October 2010
Today, after Mr. Herry was done with the checking, he explained to us about how to make/create a song.  Then, we are told to make a song! After I finished, Mr. Herry told me to rewrite it on the white board.  It was fun to make it, actually.  Next time, I would try to make an even better song :).

Friday, October 8, 2010

7 October 2010
Today, we started the chosen songs.  I chose "Somewhere Out There" because to me, the song is nice as well as it kind of fits me!  Gladly, I got an improvement in this because this time, I got a 9/10!  Next time, i should try to memorize better!  And also practice more, of course! :)
4 October 2010
Today, after Mr. Herry checked our supplies and then, we started the "Indonesia Pusaka" singing assessment.  When it was my turn, I feel so nervous and also not confident of myself.  I guess I am always like this when coming to performing in front of others students.  Next time, I should have or at least improve my self-confidence.  To do a better job, i should also open my mouth and also the expression and gestures.
30 September 2010
Today, I had the assessment for the triad chord; major and also the minor chord.  Then, there is also the 1st and 2nd inversion to do.  Of course, I tried my best in this.  After that, Mr. Herry told us to sing either "You've got a Friend" or" Somewhere Out There", due on Thursday, 7th October 2010 while "Indonesia Pusaka" is due on Monday, 4th October 2010.  Next time, I should try to study harder.  I almost forgot it :).

Friday, October 1, 2010

27 September 2010
Today, Mr. Herry postponed the assessment of major scales and triad chord because of the absent students.  Therefore, we had a quiz and with  hard work, I got 40/40!  I think I did pretty well!  Next time, I should be more attentive in class.

Friday, September 24, 2010

23 September 2010
Today, Mr Herry checked our things and after that, we are told to do the Major Scales of C-G-D-A-E-B-F-Bb.  I think I did pretty well because of the score I got :).  Other than this, we did nothing else.  We took the whole 2*40 sessions to do all this.  I guess it was new for some people.  Therefore, no Instrument class.  Next time, I would try to be more active and observant.

Monday, September 20, 2010

20 September 2010
Today, Mr Herry told us to do F Major root and the 2 inversions.  After that, we did the Bb (flat) Major, with root chord and 2 inversions, while Derik played his violin assessment.  I got correct for both F and Bb major, gladly.  Then, I got my scores from Term 1.  I think that it is not that bad.  I am contented.  After that, there is a little instrument gathering.  Since there was little time left, we just discussed about what we just did (the root chord and inversions).  Next time, I would like to try a better score for my assessment, and hopefully, I would succeed in doing so!

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Gavotte from "Mignon" by A. Thomas

2 September 2010
Today, Mr. Herry told us to make another triad chord so that we are going to be ready for our assesment when we get back from the holiday.  After writing the root chord of C - B, we then write the 1st and 2nd inversion of the chord.  For now, I get all correct, hoping that I would also get a good mark later in term 2.  After this, according to our instruments, we went to the instrument class and we practiced there on what we are going to perform later on Monday, 6 September.  The song that I am going to play is Gavotte from "Mignon" by A. Thomas.  Since there was time, I was given a chance to play in front of the audience.  A bit nervous but then, there was only one person who clapped her hand to me :(.  The others went out already because it is already time.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

26 August 2010
Today, Mr. Herry checked our resources! After that, the 3 groups of presentation which includes us. We performed classical vs. pop. My contribution to to group presentation is giving information on the classical, pop as well as my opinion. I also performed the song: Cannon in D. Next time, I should just try and be more confindent on performing in front of my friends! :)

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

23 August 2010
Today, Mr Herry as usual, told us about resources and things that relates to that. Mr. Herry showed us some of my classmate's reflection blog. I was not done, unfortunately and Mr. Herry showed mine (even though just roughly). Then one group performed and got a 6/8. That is what my group also got, though aiming for the better (if we could possibly). My group want to redo next week! I guess, I am going to update my blog as fast as I can so it would be complete! Other than that, Sabrina was thinking of a duet: piano and violin... think I could handle that?
19 August 2010
Today, Mr Herry told us to do the presentation. If it is good, we do not have to do the presentation again, but I think wo should do it again, as for the others also agree to this. With luck, we could have a better score next time we perform. But before we performed the others performed their presentation first. We were the last... Let's just see next time, with good teamwork and effort, we might just be able to have a better score!
16 August 2010
Today, the few other people sang (that are left from last time) and next week, the "redos" would sing again, at least that is what I thought. We then talked about the presentation and now the instrument class (finally)! I guess I would just try learning more skills from the "redos" as for it might help me (in some way).
12 August 2010
Today, since there were many students who had not did their blog (includes me), we were given a chance to do the blog in the computer lab near the music class. I had trouble making it since I already made one in grade 7. With that, this site does not allow me to use the same e-mail address, unfortunately. Luckily, Mr. Herry just told me to use the old blog from grade 7 (what I am using now actually) ☺. Mr. Herry had given us the groups (or that the other students choosing the group) and if I am not wrong, my group waws with Sabrina, Ryan, Kevin, Dio and Aldo... at least that is what I think. Then we had instrument class for around 7-10 minutes.
9 August 2010
Today, I listened to the rest of my classmates, singing in front of the class. Until now, the assesment is still not done for that there are about 4-5 more students that have not sing and some people who wanted to redo their singing performance because they think that it was too bad. To me though, I think that most of my classmate's performance was quite good. I wish I could be like them. Then again, there is no instrument class for us because of the time.
2 August 2010
Today, Mr. Herry told us to write the major scales of C, G, D, A and E, having natural, 1-4 sharps respectively. It was pretty easy to me but not really for the others. I could see them with their confused faced, trying to ask for the answers... After that, one by one, each person was asked to sing in front of everyone, the song that they had chose throughout the holidays. As said before, I sang again "You Raise Me Up", still not changing. Unfortunately, there was no instrument class for today, especially the fact that I got an "L" for my next class!
29 July 2010
Today, Mr. Herry checked about the assesment for singing. Then I am told to sing, so I did and I sang "Your Raise Me Up". To assess myself, I think I did average especially because my pitch is not really reachable. But I would still try my very best. Then Jessica sang a song and to me personally, I think that her voice was very good. We then sang "Heal the World" together as a class; quite hard for people had different tone and/or pitch. We then had the instrument class. By the way, my instrument class is violin with Mr. Sadrakh.
26 July 2010
Today, the whole class discissed about the booklet (also talked about our types of pop music)! We had homework of singing pop music on Monday next week! Then, lastly, we had instrument class. I hope that this semester would be full of joy and very interesting.