Week 1 1 (6th July)
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The Five OceansQuickly recap the names and locations of the five oceans by watching this video.
Then, explore the music of Benjamin Britten below and create artwork that is inspired by 'The Storm' (from the opera Peter Grimes). |
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STORM by Benjamin BrittenBenjamin Britten was an English composer who lived in Suffolk. He started composing as a child and by the age of 18 he had written more than 700 pieces!
He wrote the opera 'Peter Grimes' in 1945. It's about a community struggling to make their living by the sea. Peter Grimes is a lonely fisherman but the locals think of him as an outsider and don't trust him. The orchestral interludes (including 'Storm') are sandwiched in between the sung acts to build the drama and suspense of the story. Listen out for: The thunderous timpani and raging brass at the beginning as the storm swells. Also listen for when the harp plays, representing the sun shining through the storm clouds. |
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YOUR CHALLENGE: Whilst listening to 'Storm', create a stormy seascape on paper. You can express this however you like i.e. as ships bobbing on the water, lightning flashes in the sky or just a swirling mass of dark sea water. Keep listening to 'Storm' as you draw/paint.
Here are some images to inspire you:
Here are some images to inspire you:
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
performing 'Storm' |
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
performing 'Storm' |
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Here are all four interludes (plus the Passacaglia at the end) from Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes Opera.
I. Dawn [0:00] II. Sunday Morning [4:08] III. Moonlight [8:21] IV. Storm [13:10] V. Passacaglia [17:37]
Dawn is a depiction of a lonely beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore and something dark lurking in the water.
Sunday Morning describes the hustle and bustle of townspeople heading out to church.
Moonlight is the sound of stars twinkling during a still night at sea.
I. Dawn [0:00] II. Sunday Morning [4:08] III. Moonlight [8:21] IV. Storm [13:10] V. Passacaglia [17:37]
Dawn is a depiction of a lonely beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore and something dark lurking in the water.
Sunday Morning describes the hustle and bustle of townspeople heading out to church.
Moonlight is the sound of stars twinkling during a still night at sea.
Extra Listening? Other sea-inspired pieces?
SUSSEX
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| Sussex by the Sea (score) |
| Sussex by the Sea (original lyrics) |
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Sussex County Cricket Club
In 1957, Joe Haddon wrote a version dedicated to Sussex cricket. Now is the time for playing - Now let your hearts be gay List what your captain is saying - While off the field of play So put your best leg forward, my lads - And time each ball you see If you sing the old song - Well you can’t go wrong Of Sussex By The Sea Good Old Sussex by the Sea, Good Old Sussex By the Sea You can tell them all that we stand or fall For Sussex by the Sea |
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Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. & Sussex County Cricket Club
The song has also become attached to Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. It is the club's official song, but with a changed chorus: Chorus: Good old Sussex by the sea Good old Sussex by the sea And we're going up to win the cup For Sussex by the sea. |
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Single-Use Plastic
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SINGLE-USE? NO, THANK YOU
This is a song (click on the title above) on BBC iPlayer explaining why it’s better to avoid single use plastic such as plastic bottles, bags and cutlery and, if possible, use reusable ones instead.
This is a song (click on the title above) on BBC iPlayer explaining why it’s better to avoid single use plastic such as plastic bottles, bags and cutlery and, if possible, use reusable ones instead.
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