You Can Make it Happen

Posted in: Grade 8
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Can a song make a difference? In Grade 8 we have been writing songs with important messages which try to make people think a bit. This recording, played by all of Grade 8, is of a great song by Eugene with a powerful message. The whole class are playing on this recording and the video is also by Eugene...

Dec 17, 2008 - 10:33:56 AM Read more

Reggae

Posted in: Grade 8

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Reggae research for Grade 8:
Read this article and answer the questions. Enjoy!


Nov 10, 2008 - 2:08:10 PM Read more

We Protest!

Posted in: Grade 8
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Can music change the world? Sometimes. The history of music shows how it does influence the way people think about important issues. In particular, protest songs can be a very effective and so Grade 8 have taken on some issues that they feel strongly about...

Feb 29, 2008 - 4:56:04 AM Read more

Three Little Birds

Posted in: Grade 8
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Reggae music is usually relaxing to listen to and designed to make you feel good while often carrying a powerful message. Grade 8's version of Three Little Birds is certainly chilled out enough to qualify as reggae...  

Oct 2, 2007 - 8:39:00 PM Read more

Grooves

Posted in: Grade 8
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Grade 8 have spent some time using software called Samplisizer to create some grooves. Find out what a groove is and listen to their work here... 

Jun 22, 2007 - 4:49:40 AM Read more