INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA

  1. An Orchestra has 4 sections of instruments. find out what the four sections are.

       the strings, the woodwinds, the brass, and the percussion

2. For each section, find 8 instruments that are in that section.

  • Strings. Learn about the string instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp!
  • Woodwinds. Learn about the woodwind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon!
  • Brass. Learn about the brass instruments: trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba!
  • Percussion.

3. there are a few instruments that are not in the orchestra, find out which on

baritone horn and the Sousaphone

Electric Guitar: While orchestras may occasionally incorporate electric instruments for specific performances, such as modern compositions or crossover projects, the electric guitar is not a standard orchestral instrument.

Drum Kit: Orchestras typically have percussion sections, but they don’t usually include a full drum kit with components like a bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, and cymbals.

Synthesizer: Synthesizers are electronic instruments capable of producing a wide range of sounds through electronic manipulation.

Bagpipes: Bagpipes are commonly associated with folk music, particularly in Celtic traditions, but they are not typically part of the standard orchestra instrumentation.

Accordion: While accordions are versatile instruments used in various musical genres, including folk, jazz, and world music, they are not part of the traditional orchestral ensemble.

LGBTQ STONEWALL

The Stonewall Inn was a popular gay bar at the time but was frequently raided by the police due to laws that criminalized homosexuality and gender nonconformity. On June 28, 1969, when police conducted another raid, the patrons, tired of enduring harassment and discrimination, fought back, leading to several days of protests, demonstrations, and clashes with law enforcement.

The causes of the Stonewall Riots were deeply rooted in the systemic oppression and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the 1960s, particularly in the United States.

Police Harassment and Raids: The LGBTQ+ community faced routine harassment and persecution by law enforcement agencies. Gay bars, like the Stonewall Inn, were frequent targets of police raids.

Frustration and Anger: The LGBTQ+ community was increasingly frustrated with the status quo and emboldened by the broader civil rights and anti-war movements of the 1960s

Social and Legal Discrimination: Homosexuality was largely taboo and illegal in many parts of the United States during this period

During the Stonewall Riots, several significant events unfolded over the course of several days:

Police Raid: On the night of June 28, 1969, the New York City Police Department conducted a routine raid on the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in Greenwich Village.

Resistance: Unlike previous raids, the patrons and neighborhood residents at the Stonewall Inn refused to cooperate with the police.

Solidarity and Support: The riots drew support from the broader LGBTQ+ community and sympathetic allies.

Positive Consequences:

  1. Catalyst for LGBTQ+ Rights Movement: The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. It sparked a newfound sense of activism and solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community, leading to the formation of activist groups and organizations dedicated to fighting for equality and liberation

Negative Consequences:

Violence and Intimidation: The Stonewall Riots involved clashes with law enforcement and instances of violence. While the riots were a response to years of police harassment and discrimination, they also led to further violence and intimidation against LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those who were already marginalized within the community.

The Stonewall Riots of 1969 were a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, marking a turning point in the fight for equality and civil rights. At the forefront of this movement were brave individuals who stood up against police harassment and discrimination. One significant figure from the Stonewall uprising is Marsha P. Johnson.

Marsha P. Johnson, a Black transgender woman, was a key figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Born on August 24, 1945, in New Jersey, Marsha moved to New York City in the 1960s, where she became a prominent figure in the Greenwich Village LGBTQ+ community.

1969 Stonewall Riots - Origins, Timeline & Leaders

 

WHO IS NEWTON?

SIR ISAAC NEWTON, Newton was born on January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. He was born prematurely, and his father died three months before his birth. He was raised by his maternal grandmother. He attended the King’s School in Grantham and later studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1665 and Sir Isaac Newton died in 1727.

Sir Isaac Newton made significant contributions to various areas of science throughout his lifetime. Here are some of the key fields he studied and researcher

Physics: Newton’s most famous contributions to physics revolve around his formulation of the three laws of motion, which are foundational principles in classical mechanics. These laws describe the relationship between the motion of an object and the forces acting on it.

Mathematics: Newton independently developed calculus, a branch of mathematics focused on rates of change and accumulation. He developed both differential calculus, which deals with rates of change and slopes of curves, and integral calculus, which deals with the accumulation of quantities and the calculation of areas under curves.

Astronomy: Newton’s law of universal gravitation played a crucial role in the advancement of astronomy. It explained the motion of celestial bodies, including the orbits of planets around the Sun and the motion of moons around their parent planets.

Optics: Newton conducted experiments with prisms and discovered that white light is composed of a spectrum of colors. He demonstrated this by passing white light through a prism, which separated it into its constituent colors. He then recombined the colors to form white light again.

Mechanics: Newton’s laws of motion revolutionized the field of mechanics, providing a mathematical framework for understanding the motion of objects and the forces acting on them.

Sir Isaac Newton’s life was marked by numerous major achievements and groundbreaking discoveries across various fields of science. Here are some of his most significant contributions:

Formulation of the Laws of Motion: Newton’s three laws of motion, outlined in his work “Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica” (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), laid the foundation for classical mechanics.

Law of Universal Gravitation: Newton’s law of universal gravitation states that every mass attracts every other mass in the universe with a force proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.

Development of Calculus: Newton independently developed calculus, a branch of mathematics focused on rates of change and accumulation. He developed both differential calculus, which deals with rates of change and slopes of curves, and integral calculus, which deals with the accumulation of quantities and the calculation of areas under curves.

Optical Experiments and Theory: Newton conducted groundbreaking experiments with prisms and discovered that white light is composed of a spectrum of colors. He demonstrated this by passing white light through a prism, which separated it into its constituent colors of the visible spectrum.

Development of Reflecting Telescope: Newton designed and built the first practical reflecting telescope, known as the Newtonian telescope, in 1668. This telescope used a curved mirror to gather and focus light instead of a lens, providing a clearer and sharper image than the refracting telescopes of the time.

Alchemical Interests: Despite his immense contributions to physics and mathematics, Newton was also deeply interested in alchemy, a precursor to modern chemistry. He spent significant time and effort conducting alchemical experiments, seeking the philosopher’s stone and the means to transmute base metals into gold.

Newton’s Eccentricities: Newton was known for his reclusive and solitary nature. He often preferred to work alone and was notorious for his intense focus and dedication to his studies. He reportedly conducted many of his experiments and observations in isolation, away from the public eye.

Feuds and Rivalries: Newton was involved in several disputes and rivalries throughout his life. One of the most famous was his bitter feud with German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz over the invention of calculus. The dispute, known as the “priority dispute,” lasted for decades and led to strained relations between Newton and other members of the scientific community.

 

MUSICAL THEATER

Musical theatre is a genre of theatre where music plays a major role in moving the story forward.

  • Book Musical. A book musical is defined as a performance where musical numbers and dances are fully integrated into a proper narrative with defined dramatic goals. …
  • revue, a light form of theatrical entertainment consisting of unrelated acts (songs, dances, skits, and monologues) that portray and sometimes satirize contemporary persons and events.
  • A concept musical is a work of musical theatre with a book and score structured to develop and embody a theme or message, rather than convey a narrative plot
  • A jukebox musical is a stage musical or musical film in which a majority of the songs are well-known popular music songs, rather than original music.
  • A rock musical is a musical theatre work with rock music.
Evan Hansen is an anxious, isolated high-school student who’s aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social media age. He soon embarks on a journey of self-discovery when a letter he wrote for a writing exercise falls into the hands of a grieving couple whose son took his own life.
Evan Hansen is the main character in the musical Dear Evan Hansen. He is the son of Heidi and Mark Hansen
Evan Hansen Ben Platt
Heidi Hansen Rachel Bay Jones
Zoe Murphy Barrett Wilbert Weed Laura Dreyfuss
Only us
You will be found
Waving through a Window
It’s a musical high schoolers can relate to and yes, high school musicals aren’t hard to come by, but Dear Evan Hansen features such real and raw emotions every teenager has experienced.
Platt pours his heart, soul, and very existence into playing Evan Hansen, and through his efforts, pays tribute to all of us riding the Lexapro.

 

ESCAPE FROM PRETORIA

  1. PLOT AND SETTING:
    What is the main story about in “Escape from Pretoria”?
  • The real-life prison break of two political captives, from Pretoria is a race-against-time thriller set in the tumultuous apartheid days of South Africa.

Where does the movie take place, and how does the place make the story more exciting?

  • It is set in apartheid-era South Africa and deals with political issues and themes of racism.

2. CHARACTERS:

Who are the main people in the movie, and why are they trying to change things?

  • Plot. In 1978 Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee; two white South Africans, are carrying out an anti-apartheid mission in South Africa

How do the characters feel about each other?

  • So I’m happy to have another prison escape movie that adores to defy the government and escape

what Important choices did the characters make?

  • He has made such brilliant choices in his career since leaving behind his Harry Potter characters this is really a great choice and he does brilliantly.

3. THEMES AND MESSAGES:
What big ideas are talked about in the movie?

  • As true stories that feel inherently suited to be told on the big screen go the tale of apartheid prisoners Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee would be hard to beat.

What do you think the filmmakers want us to learn from the story?

  • The film and its makers trust us to understand the obvious and get on the title premise.

4. HISTORY:

What was happening in South Africa during the time when the movie is set?

  • The movie starts with an introduction to the political events taking place in south African during the time more precisely the apartheid.

Is there anything in the movie that you recognize from history class?

  • Yes, the inequality between racists.

5. STORYTELLING:

Did the movie keep your attention? Why or why not?

  • Escape from Pretoria holds its tension and suspense throughout and kept me on the edge of my seat the real-life background to this added an extra layer of interest. incredible true story.

What things in the movie made it interesting or exciting?

  • It’s very exciting while not afraid to show the horrors of the South African prison system at the same time.

6. LOOK AND SOUND:
How did the movie look? did it seem real?

  • The dramatization of the 1979 jailbreak is an entertaining watch but fails to fully reckon with the deeper struggles of South Africa’s apartheid past.

Did the music make the movie more interesting? How?

  • Yes, because this was a character you felt very sympathetic towards.

7. CHARACTER CHANGE:
Did any if the characters change during the movie? How?

  • Yes, in Escape from Pretoria, the characters time Jenkin and Stephen Lee undergo significant changes throughout the movie.

What important choices did the characters make?

  • The characters make several critical choices in their attempt to break free from prison.

8. SYMBOLS AND IDEAS:

Were there any special signs or things that showed up a lot in the movie? What did they mean?

  • Yes, Some certain symbols and signs appeared often overall these symbols emphasized the challenges and risks involved in planning and executing their escape from Pretoria prison.

What do you think the movie was trying to tell us about life or the world?

  • The movie likely aimed to showcase the resilience, determination, and bravery of individuals in the face of adversity it may also have highlighted the importance of fighting for freedom and justice even in the most challenging circumstances.

9. YOUR THOUGHTS:

How did watching the movie make you feel? did you learn anything new?

  • Watching it may have made me feel inspired by the character’s courage and determination to fight for their freedom.

What parts of the movie did you like best and why?

  • I liked the suspenseful moments during the escape planning and execution it kept me on the edge of my seat and made me root for the characters even more.

10. TODAYS WORLD:

Do you think the things happening in the movie still happen in the world today? How?

  • Yes, unfortunately the themes of political imprisonment, oppression, and the fight for freedom depicted in escape from Pretoria are still relevant in today’s world

What can we learn from the movie to make our world better?

  • Escape from Pretoria is a powerful and inspiring story that teaches us the importance of standing up for what is right even in the face of great adversity standing up against injustice, working together great, using creativity and resourcefulness.

 

 

MUSIC GENRE

A genre you like why?

  • R&B/SOUL
  • JAZZ

I like this Genre because I relate to this genre.

Explore a new genre

I would like to explore more music because I want to relate some new music

A genre you don’t like

rock music

Freedom Fighters

This year we have started Social Sciences, and Mr. Carter gave us a task to make a poster about Martin Luther King Jr.

After making the Martin Luther King Jr. poster Mr. Carter asked us to create a poster about Rosa Parks.

This week Mr. Carter asked us to create a poster about Nelson Mandela, feel free to look at it below.

APARTHEID

Mandela fought against apartheid, a system of white supremacy in South Africa. under apartheid, everyone was put into one of four racial categories white/European “black,” or “India/Asian. Non-White South Africans were second-class citizens with little or no political power.

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