School Dialogues *project 3*

                            




School : dialogue #1

(Lunch time: at a Dance Company rehearsal.)

“Sorry, but I have to leave rehearsal early. Lately in A.P. music we are starting 15 minutes early so we can get some extra time in before the big test. I will learn the choreography later. Sorry!”

“It’s fine. Just make sure you go over the new stuff and run it a couple times. If you have any questions just ask Tessa or find one of us. See you tomorrow morning!”

“Bye!” (Walking upstairs from the auditorium to the classroom.)

“Hi, Mr. Bowman. I was wondering if you could help me really quick. …

(getting out the textbook and some music manuscript paper.)

I was trying to harmonize this melody on page 252 but I keep getting confused about which chord I should do. For example, in measure 6 there is a “G” note that I am supposed to harmonize. That could go in a I chord or a V chord in C major. Is there any special rule that will help me out?”

“There is not one specific rule. You will just want to look at surrounding notes and chords and figure out the best progression. If it is at the end of a cadence or phrase you will probably use it as a V chord so it can progress to a I. Any questions?”

“Nope, thanks!”

“Okay class, pull out your homework and set it on my desk. Then sit down and we will start by doing some dictation and listening.”

(Class groans)

School: dialogue #2

“Come on Tess, go get your stuff and then we can go to Drivers Ed. Macky is already waiting for us in the hall.”

“One second. I need to hurry and finish my 30 sentences. Ugh, it wouldn’t take so long if we could write it in English instead of Spanish!”

“I know, I swear I repeated the same sentence about ten times!”

(Tessa turns in her papers, grabs her MANY bags and we leave the classroom into the crowded hall where we join our friend Makayla.)

“Macky! Have you been having fun with Rheoda?" :)

“Ha, ha. But yes! Read this text he just sent me.”

(Tessa and Savannah both read the text and smile.)

“Too bad he has to go back Japan. Sad day….. Anyway, what did you end up doing on Friday?”

“I took Rheoda to ‘The New York BLAST’. It was fun. I sat with your family Tessa. You did great, especially in the dance numbers. It was a really good show. It makes me wish I still did dance or choir at our school with you guys.”

“Oh, thanks! I felt pretty good about the show. *pause * We better hurry and get to class!

(We all walk to class.)