Portfolios
The following are suggestions for assignments that may be
presented in portfolios. The possibilities are endless so try to select
projects that interest YOU!
Journals
Write a journal about each week's rehearsal evaluating your
work, setting goals for improvements, and planning how to achieve those goals.
Performance Reviews
Write an evaluation of a performance you have attended.
Solo or Small Ensemble Performances
Perform a solo or in a small ensemble, and then write a self-evaluation on
your performance.
Lessons
Take weekly private lessons. At the end of each
quarter, write about the improvements you have made and your goals for future
improvements.
Auditions and Honor Group Participation
Write about your audition or honor group experience. Be
sure to include what you learned during the audition process or by performing
with an honor group.
Research or Essay Projects
Possible topics or ideas:
Research a specific composer or piece of music
Research a specific historical period or instrument
Research a certain genre (type) of music
Research a specific music career
Interview a person with a career in music
What does music mean to me?
What mood did a particular piece create?
Other Approved Projects
Students may do other projects as long as they are approved
by the director. Some examples of student-designed projects are:
Magazine or newspaper article review
Design a concert program
Write program notes
Compose or arrange your own composition
Create a music video
