Risk: Innovation, X-factor, and Decapitation


Learning Goals

4.01 Know that the study of music is concerned with musical expression and communication

4.03 Know about the origins and history of musical styles and instruments

4.04 Know the characteristics of representative music genres and styles from a variety of cultures

4.06 Be able to use music vocabulary and apply the elements of music to analyse and describe musical forms

4.07 Be able to interpret standard notation symbols

4.12 Be able to make judgments about pieces of music, showing understanding, appreciation, respect and enjoyment as appropriate

4.14 Be able to improvise, extend or create music to express emotion, ideas, creativity and imagination

4.15 Be able to perform as part of an ensemble and contribute to the overall experience of the collaboration

4.17 Understand that the work of musicians is influenced by their environment and experiences



Journaling Questions

  1. What does the theme of Risk mean in music?
  2. Do all risks lead to progress in terms of music?
  3. Should musicians and composers take risks with their music or should they always play it safe?
  4. Would music have evolved at the same rate if composers or musicians had never taken risks?
  5. What was the biggest risk you took when composing this semester?
  6. What other risks did you take this semester?


Downloadable word version of unit below

Grade 6. Unit 4. Risk: Innovation, X-factor and Decapitation.docx