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PROJECT OPTIONS

It is a tremendous blessing that we were able to record a professional quality CD each year. As you know, one of the major requirements for this class is to commit to marketing and selling 29 CDs to off-set the recording costs and to demonstrate to the administration that we are willing to do our part in order to be given this remarkable educational opportunity. Many of you have worked tirelessly to sell your CDs. Thank you! Your hard work is appreciated! As announced at the beginning of the year, a major portion of your 4th quarter grade will be based on the sales and marketing of the CD. I encourage you to continue your efforts using online strategies (social media, texts, emails, etc.) BUT if you are not comfortable reaching out to people in the current environment, I will allow you to return your CDs/money and complete another project to replace this major 4th quarter grade.

You will have three options to earn this 435 point grade:

OPTION #1

CD SALES
You may turn in the money collected towards your Sales and Marketing Project as outlined in the original assignment. You will receive a point for each dollar submitted. All 29 CDs add up to $435 or 435 points.  

OPTION #2

SIGHT SINGING
You may elect to complete a Sight-Singing Unit in the SmartMusic app, which is an app free to students being affected by COVID-19. If you are interested in this project, email me, and I will send you log-in information and passcode.

SMART MUSIC PROJECT
This Sight-Singing project has 10 possible units from which you may earn points.

Each unit is comprised of five to eight exercises found in the SmartMusic app, and each exercise may be practiced before recording your part.

Each exercise is worth an assigned point value, and you must earn a score of at least an 85% to receive the point value assigned. Exercises are automatically graded so you will be able to determine whether or not you received an 85% rate. If you do not achieve at least 85% accuracy on the first take, you may delete that take and try again too improve mastery of the exercise.

Exercises are designed to take approximately 5 minutes to complete if passed on the first attempt. Keep in mind that the more difficult units may require several attempts before achieving a score of 85%.

Any score less than 85% will not earn the point value assigned.

Here is an example of how SmartMusic works:



OPTION #3

ORIGINAL SONG
You may write an Original Song worth 435 points.

  • The song must be original and new. Please don't submit something you have written prior to now. 
 
  • The song must be between 3 to 5 minutes long.
 
  • The song must have some sort of accompaniment (piano, guitar or created track).
 
  • The song must be written as a chord chart with lyrics and chords. See examples below.
 
  • The song must be performed in our class          Zoom Meeting.​
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  • ​Exceptional songs may be entered in the Music City Songwriter’s Contest. The grand prize is $2,500 and links to the song will appear on The Music City SongStar website and social media.
SONG CRITERIA

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SONG STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
The song has a clear theme or cohesive idea
The song has clearly identifiable sections, verse, chorus, etc.
​

LYRICS
The lyrics evoke an emotional response from the listener
The lyrics are singable and memorable
The lyrics have an identifiable rhyme scheme or pattern

MUSIC & MELODY
The music and melody adds to the emotional impact of the song
The music keeps the listener interested and engaged
The music and lyrics fit together in a cohesive way

ORIGINALITY
The song expresses the theme in a new or fresh way
The song is memorable
The song has commercial potential


If you are interested in this project, I encourage you to go to https://musiccitysongstar.com/  to learn more about song-writing contest and examples of past winners.

To create your chord chart, you may use a free online resource like https://sites.google.com/site/chordchartwizard/ or simply create one yourself. See Examples below:
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"Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong."
Ziad K Abdelnour
  • HOME
  • BE WISE
  • MUSIC PDFS
  • Dates
  • SONG LIST
  • LEARNING TRACKS
    • You Will Be Found
    • Brother
    • Fall in Love Alone
    • King of Kings
    • ABBA Medley
    • Joyful, Joyful
    • Made Me Glad
    • Sing!
    • Can't Help Falling in Love
    • Soul's Anthem
  • STUDIO
    • Sessions
    • Professionalism
    • Snacks and Water
    • Producer
    • School Work
  • Audition
  • SEASONAL LEARNING TRACKS
    • It's The Most
    • Love Came Down - POG
    • O Holy Night - POG
    • Angels We Have Heard - POG
    • What the World Needs Now
    • We Wish You
  • Theory
  • Vocal Skills
    • Listen
    • Sight-Singing
    • Video Lighting
    • VIdeo Recording
    • Vocal Technique
    • Warm-Ups
  • Videos
  • The Singer's Mask
  • NATIONAL ANTHEM
  • FINAL EXAM
  • Parents
  • Dropbox Tips
  • Distance Learning
  • ARCHIVED
    • Showcase >
      • Wardrobe
    • Docs >
      • Calendar Count-Down
      • Retreat Info
      • Summer Letter
      • Class Policies and Procedures
    • Blocking
    • Blocking 2021
    • BLOCKING
    • Staging
    • Song Options 2020-21
    • List
    • Attention
    • I Knew You Were Trouble
    • I Want It That Way
    • The Majesty and Glory
    • Something In the Water
    • Still Rolling Stones
    • You Know My Name
    • Project Options
    • Song Options 2020
    • Part-Singing
    • The Breakup Song
    • Rise
    • This Is Where It All Begins
    • Fine By Me
    • For Once In My Life
    • Great Is Thy Faithfulness
    • Can't Sleep Love
    • You Say
    • What a Beautiful Name
    • Pretty Hurts
    • 2016-17 Song Options
    • Download Cards
    • Song Options 2018-19
    • The Color Purple
    • Songs to Consider
    • Part-Time Choral Director
    • Academy Juniors
  • VocalP
    • DEMONSTRATION
    • Lesson 1 - Kick
    • Lesson 2 - Hi Hat
    • Lesson 3 - Snare
    • Lesson 4 - Basic Rock Beat
    • Lesson 5 - Toms and Crashes
    • Lesson 6 - PF Snare
    • Lesson 7 - Pop Beat
    • Lesson 9 - Tom Rolls
    • Lesson 11 - Styles
    • Lesson 15 - INWARD K SNARE
    • Lesson 18 - OPEN HI HAT HITS
  • SONGS
    • Be Still My Soul
    • Emotion
    • I Have Nothing
    • It Is Well
    • My God Fights For Me
    • Sing, Sing, Sing
    • Together
  • Rubrics
  • New Page
  • Assignments