I prepared a one-minute video of lovely Fall photos that I had taken on Thanksgiving weekend. I saved the movie on my ipad (with no sound of course) and I let them watch the video once so they could plan the mood and anticipate the video length. While watching the video a second time, they each recorded their improvisation on my digital piano using Garageband.
I was very pleased that everyone was successful with this creative project. I picked the top recording to become the official music for my little photo montage. Congratulations Marissa! Nice work. Please take a minute to watch and listen.
Wouldn't it be an amazing project to have students create their own videos and original music. This just might be the year to do it.
Anne, I just love how your creativity inspires your students and us teachers. Thank you for posting this beautiful video!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy, I enjoyed this project and it is wonderful to see all of the teens feeling successful with improvising their own music on the spot.
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward in seeing the final video. What a wonderful project! Totally inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer. I was looking forward to the final video too! Imagine a recital where students improvise to a projected video. I think I'm just getting started!
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful. I thnk these improvisations are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBusyB, I have been very encouraged by the positive response my students have had so far with the Pattern Play series. The Moms and Dads like it too. It would be quite easy to adapt many of these improvs to younger students too.
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