Advanced Ensemble & The innovators
The Great Debate: What is, and what is not Music?
You will be put into teams of three or four. In your team Research John Cage to prepare for a Debate.
The topic might be something like this: The Affirmative team should argue that "John Cage is more of a Philosopher than a Musician".
The Negative team would be arguing that "John Cage is not more of a Philosopher that a musician."
Getting Your Team Ready
First Speaker:
State what you are arguing
Introduce the other speakers and what they will talk about.
3 points
Concluding point
3 minutes max. (Timekeeper will knock after 2 minutes).
Example introduction for First Speaker
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, today, the Affirmative team will argue that "John Cage is more of a Philosopher than a Musician". I will begin with some key points that will help you to understand this fact more clearly. Then my teammate: bbb, will inform you about x, y, and z (summarise those points). Then my other teammate ccc will share further points .
I want to begin with my first point: x
Further more - second point y
And we should not forget third point Z.
Second Speaker:
Rebut the other sides points. Use evidence and quotes:
3 points
Concluding point
Third Speaker:
Rebut the other sides points. Use evidence and quotes:
3 points
Concluding point
Return to First Speaker Speaker:
Rebut the other sides points. Use evidence and quotes:
Summarise their team’s, main points 1 or 2 extra points
Concluding points
Song Writing - and Arranging for Band
Form a band to perform your song - Mix in simple ideas - (4 chord song - Verse/Chorus structure) with innovative ideas (borrowed or invented).
Putting on a show
What things to you need to put on a show?
The show should be around 1.5 hours
How many songs do you need?
How many acts/bands/artists?
How will you manage transitions?
Where will your audience come from?
What will your audience be inspired by?