September Journeyman

I want to go see this cave some day!
Here is a description of this video:
"This Overture, written by the 20 years old Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, was inspired by his visit to Fingal's Cave when he was touring Scotland. He sent a letter to his sister Fanny describing his impression of the cave and along with it an autograph of the first several bars of the overture written on 2 staves. The first section explores the cave's darkness/emptiness/echoes etc.. The following section where the orchestra plays in full tutti gives the impression of a raging ocean (The cave was located on a small island as seen in the pictures). The development section introduces a new theme which is very lyrical and in cantabile (singing) style. The recapitulation reintroduces the original theme with some variations and new orchestral colors and the use of a marcato rhythm and is finally followed by a great climax which is well prepared for in advance and very anticipated. The climax is played tutti in a raging fortissimo with many lines going in different directions but nonetheless balanced perfectly in terms of tone and harmony. Such a dramatic climax calls for a quiet ending where the strings continue to play a couple of pizzicato notes after the rest of the orchestra goes silent."

JOURNEYMAN 

Study   Know 

Do all of the following to increase your knowledge: 

Read: Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers – Felix Medelssohn and pick something you admire about him.

Listen: Listen to at least 5 songs by Medelssohn and pick a favorite – bring the name to class.

Read and Listen: Pilgrim’s Progress to when Christian come to the house of the Interpreter (right after he leaves Goodwill)

Choose: A favorite quote, thought, or question to share with the class

Read: Stories of Great Artists: Raphael

Choose and Read: Pick at least 3 of Raphael’s paintings to read about in Homebook of Great Paintings

http://archive.org/stream/homebookofgreatp00hurl#page/n217/mode/2up

Watch: One or more of the videos about Raphael’s paintings on Khan Academy

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Choose: your favorite painting by Raphael and email it to Isaiah (young men) or Megan (ladies). Be prepared to share why you liked it with the class.

Teach Understand  

Choose one of the following to increase your understanding:

-Pick one of the following characters or settings:

Christian, Evangelist, Wicket Gate (place), Obstinate, Pliable, Despond (Slough), Help, Mister Worldly Wiseman, Carnal Policy (Town), Morality (Village), Legality, Civility, Mount Sinai (Mountain), or Goodwill then do a word study on that word. Come prepared to class to represent that place or person in an impromptu rendition of the story (which we will film).  Think of what they may have worn or held and of their mannerisms and tone. If you pick a place, come prepared with a prop (or yourself dressed up) that represents that place. Post your pick on the comments on the Imaginative Arts Blog so we can make sure that all of the characters get represented.

-Research John Bunyan (he has a fascinating story) and come prepared to present his story to the class and how he came to write the book Pilgrim’s Progress.  You may want to dress up like he may have dressed so that you can introduce him in the film.

-Optional (but awesome): Learn to play or sing a song by Medelssohn to share with the class or make a presentation about him.

Serve  (Become):

Choose one of the following to apply what you have learned:

-Choose an action from your thoughts or writings about Pilgrim’s Progress or Medelssohn that will bless someone to work on this week.

-Think of any obstacles in your journey right now.  Plan how to overcome one of them, write it down and act on it.

-Choose a “Serve” from the Apprentice or Master readings