Week 5: Aug 27th~31st 2012

Topic: Presentation about the Romantic Era

Reflection Questions: 1. What have I learned?
                                 2. What kind of challenges did I face?
                                 3. How will I improve it next time?

• Theory Class:

1. Aug 28th- It was the Lebaran Holiday pass 2 weeks, therefore we didn't have music class during the time. After the Lebaran Holiday, we did a presentation about the Romantic era, and a famous composer at that time. We were divided into 4 groups, 2 with 3 people, and another 2 with 2 people. I was grouped with Rilya and Pinka. We decided to present about Chopin, since he was one of the greatest musician and composer during the Romantic Era. We didn't have time preparing after the holiday, so we had to prepare during the holiday. I think we did great with our presentation, because we were able to answer all the questions that Mr.Herry and Mr.John asked, and we were able to convey all information we researched on about both history of Romantic Era and the biography of Frederic Chopin. 

2. Aug 29th- Other students who didn't have time to present yesterday presented today. They had a presentation about Tchaikovsky and Schubert. From my classmates, I've learnt lots of information about composers during the Romantic Period, and also learned what kind of music were composed during the Romantic Era.

3. Aug 30th- After all of us were done with our presentation about the history of Romantic Era and different composers during that time, Mr.John informed us about the other assessment we have to submit next week, which is the similar topic as the previous assessment about the famous composers during the Romantic Era. This time it will be individual work, therefore I think I will need more effort on my project.

• Instrument Class:

1. Aug 28th- We didn't have instrument class today, because we used our whole session on the presentation.

2. Aug 29th- I reviewed the G major scale, and I was able to do it with correct notes, even though I was not able to play it fast. Also, Mr.Sadrakh told me to practice the Suzuki book until the second part, because I was able to play the first part as I practiced. 

3. Aug 30th- I played the whole part of the Suzuki book #5 no.1, but since part 1 and 2 have different melodies, I think I need more practice on the second part.