Music 10, 20, 30
CH10.3
Explore the lives and work of local, Canadian and international musicians.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Identify, listen to and discuss the work of musicians who have made an impact on music. |
| (b) | Investigate why influential musicians (e.g., current, historical, community) and music educators (e.g., Kodaly, John-Baptiste Arcand, Orff, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jose Antonio Abreu) and their work are/were influential. |
| (c) | Examine how music and musicians influence and respond to social, political and cultural issues(e.g., representing gender and sexual diversity, concern for environmental sustainability or human rights, world music activists). |
| (d) | Conduct an inquiry into how change (e.g., personal, social, technology) influences musical works. |
| (e) | Recognize and analyse how music is used in everyday life (e.g., video games, films, social media, apps). |
| (f) | Draw on the experience of local musicians and community members (e.g., community performances, collaborative workshops, adult musicians, guest artists from diverse cultures) to examine their work and careers and to improve own practice. |
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R008368
Maya/Mathangi/M.I.A. - The Making of a Political Pop Star
British rapper M.I.A. talks about her origins and her desire to use her music as a public platform to keep the focus on the refugee crisis, particularly the genocide facing the Tamils in her homeland of Sri Lanka.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 17, 2022
R016057
K-Pop
This book explores the origins and development of K-Pop music. It identifies the most influential musicians and how their work has impacted the genre. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R008856
The Encyclopedia of Music: Instruments of the Orchestra and the Great Composers
This resource is an encyclopedic review of the history and development of musical instruments, styles of music, and the great composers from 500 A.D. to the end of the 20th century. It focuses on Western-European styles and influences.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R026018
Rock Music Styles: A History(8th ed.)
The origins of rock music and its development into many contemporary styles are explored in this resource. Online listening guides provide further insight into music styles such as: soul and Motown, the British Invasion, folk, punk, reggae, heavy metal, rap and many others.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 17, 2022
R011877
Country
This book explores the history of the country music genre, some of its artists and how country music has contributed to popular culture over nearly 100 years. A glossary of terms, a chronology and a list of books and websites on the topic are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022
R011884
Pop Music
This book explores the evolution of the pop music genre and some of its artists. It also explores the elements that make pop distinctive from other genres. Women are featured as having been influential on the genre. A glossary of terms, a chronology and a list of books and websites on the topic are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022
R008427
Pop Music: Chart-Toppers Throughout History
This book explores the genre of pop music and highlights the challenges faced by female artists in the industry and in the media. The resource includes lists of books and websites for further study and a list of notable albums.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R011614
Spotify, Pandora, and Streaming Music
This resource delves briefly into the history of digital music and the development of music streaming services. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R015882
Country Music
This book traces the history of country music from its roots of blues and bluegrass to current styles of outlaw, pop, and rock and roll. The increasing influence of technology on the styles, trends, and promotional methods of the genre are discussed. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R012667
Country Music: A Uniquely American Sound
This book explores the genre of country music. It provides a brief history of the genre and of some of its influential artists. The resource includes lists of books and websites for further study and a list of notable albums.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R015407
The Beatles. A Step-by-step Breakdown of the Band's Guitar Styles and Techniques
This resource explores 25 classic songs by The Beatles. Each song contains the chords, the standard notation, the tablature and the rhythms for both rhythm and lead guitar parts. Solos are identified, and online audio tracks of recordings are available. With a multi-functional audio player, the tempo of the recording can be modified without changing the pitch.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
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Record posted/updated:
June 29, 2022
R011169
The Never-ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip
This book recounts the life story of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip. It highlights his musical career and his impact on Canada as an advocate of Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation.
Media and Formats :
Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R019500
Pop Music
This book explores the emergence of pop music through history. It identifies the most influential musicians in the genre and explores the impact pop music has had on music and culture. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R017842
EDM
This book explores EDM as one of the newest genres of music. It identifies the most influential musicians and how their work has impacted the genre. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 28, 2022
R011885
R&B, Soul, and Gospel
This resource explores the history, development and influence of R & B, soul and gospel music. Past and current artists of this genre are identified throughout the book. A glossary, chronology and list of books and websites appear at the end of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022
R100388
EDM. Electronic Dance Music
This resource explores the history and culture of electronic dance music. Past and current artists from this genre are identified throughout the book. A glossary, chronology and list of books and websites appear at the end of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
August 24, 2022