What will I learn in Unit 2 – Duration, Pace and Rhythms?
Unit 2: DURATION, PACE AND RHYTHMS (6-8 weeks) Class listens to and discusses the performance of underground Class learns and performs underground in unison paying particular detail to diction, rhythms, tempo and rests. Class splits in to a two part round. If pupils more able then continue to split until a four part round is achieved. Perform until secure. Pupils split into groups of 4-5 students. Pupils given a map of the London Underground system. Each group follows one tube line and notes down all the station names. Pupils list station names into columns, according to the number of syllables in the titles. Pupils compose their own underground piece by ordering the station names as they choose making sure to include rests and different syllables to make their piece more interesting. Pupils practise their compositions and as they perform with more fluidity and sense of ensemble they can add in sound effects to enhance the overall performance. (e.g. platform announcements, motion noise
