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Grade 11, Open
C3. Conventions and Responsible Practices
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By the end of this course, students will:
C3.1 explain the importance of safe and healthy practices for preventing performance- and production-related injuries and for maintaining respiratory, aural, and vocal health (e.g., safe practices associated with performing on stage; ways to protect their hearing when playing or listening to loud music; warm-up exercises prior to playing an instrument or singing)
Teacher prompts: “What are some potential dangers associated with practising or performing on stage?” “Why do vocalists do warm-up exercises before performing?”
C3.2 describe and demonstrate conventions asso- ciated with music performances and productions, from the perspective of a performer and an audience member (e.g., compile a detailed list
of audience etiquette for different types of musical performances; compare and contrast the programs for different types of concerts and explain the reasons for the differences)
Teacher prompts: “Is it appropriate to clap after a song in a musical theatre presentation? After a movement of a concerto?” “What sorts of behaviour by audience members can disturb performers or other audience members? What can you do to ensure you do not disturb the performance or other people’s enjoyment of it?” “What strategies can performers use to connect with the audience during a concert?”
C3.3 demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal issues related to music, with respect to both consumers and producers and with particular emphasis on issues related to the entertainment industry (e.g., debate issues related to the protection of the rights of composers/per- formers, the availability of music on the Internet, and illegal downloading and file sharing)
Teacher prompt: “How has the distribution of recorded music changed over the past twenty- five years? What legal problems have these changes created for the recording industry?”