Band Project Your teacher will put you into 4 groups Number each person in your group 1 – 4

In 2 weeks time your band will be performing in front of thousands at T in the Park… With such short notice you need to work hard as a band to be able to practise and perform 1 song in front of your fans! How you do it is up to YOU!

Everyone... …Is a member of the band …Is required to play an instrument or sing in the band …Will perform their chosen song in front of the class on Thursday 5 th Dec …Must work together as a team

Individual Roles Band Manager Band Roadie Music Coach Time Keeper

Band Manager 4 Band Roadie2 Music Coach3 Time Keeper1 (If there are more than 4 people in the group then person 5 and/or 6 is also a music coach)

Band Manager: Make final decisions on what your band needs, to successfully perform the song of your choice If there is anything you are unsure of, you speak to your manager (the teacher!)

Band Roadie: Make sure your band has all the resources they need to practice and perform their song

Music Coach: Give advice on which instruments should be used in your band and suggest ways of learning the song

Time Keeper: Keep your band on track by keeping an eye on the time and making sure your band works efficiently

Practice 1 Decide which instruments your band will play (5 min) Research your piece of music by: Listening to the recording Looking it up on the internet Finding lyrics Finding chords (20 min)

Practice 2 Find lyrics (10 min) Start figuring out different instrument parts (35 min)

Practice 3 Practise your parts individually (20 min) Your teacher will listen to each band (25 min)

Practice 4 Make sure you have all the resources you need for the final performance (5 min) Have a final practice! (40 min)

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