Inside Room 400
As you can see, it was hat day at Milwood Magnet School:A Center for Math, Science, and Technology. These 8th grade students are putting the finishing touches on the week’s project, which was creating a piece using a specific musical form called AABA. Just because one has the ability to put loops together on a Mac doesn’t necessarily mean the song makes sense. Songs on the radio, for example, are formulaic, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Knowing what to expect as we listen, whether anticipating the verse or the chorus, enhances our listening enjoyment.
Speaking of which, head over to the “Current Student Projects” tab to hear some fantastic AABA compositions.