Activity #1: The Remarkable Farkle McBride
Remember how much fun we had before Spring Break learning about the instruments of the orchestra? And then our amazing field trip to go see and hear the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra play at the Orpheum Theatre? Well, this is a story written and read by a favourite actor and musician of mine, John Lithgow, about finding which instrument was right for him… I think you’ll remember many of the instruments you see and hear in this story 🙂
Activity #2: Star Wars Theme using the Chrome Music Lab Songmaker
In these Star Wars activities, you will create your own version of the main Star Wars Theme by John Williams, using the Chrome Music Lab Songmaker.
There are two levels to try – May the Fourth be with you!!
Level 1: Jedi Knight
● The main theme melody has been provided
● Fill in a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Click on this link:
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/4895194731249664
● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mrs. Heard at elise.heard@burnabyschools.ca
Level 2: Jedi Master
● The first part of the melody only is provided (plus the final note)
● Fill in the rest of the main theme melody
● Then fill in a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Clcik on this template link:
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/6387954973933568
● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mrs. Heard
Here is the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra having some fun with the “Cantina Band” song from Star Wars. Get ready to dance!
And here is John Williams, the composer of the Star Wars music, conducting the Imperial March: