Learning Objectives

• Appreciate the interconnection between music genres.
• Understand the applications of music and create a jingle.
• Express insights on the work of a music professional.
• Be aware of various career opportunities in music and make a presentation on the same.

Chapter 9: My World of Music

Learning Outcomes

• Appreciates the interconnection between music genres.
• Understands the applications of music and is able to create a jingle.
• Expresses insights on the work of a music professional.
• Is aware of various career opportunities in music and is able to make a presentation on the same.

Summative Assessment Examples

• Choose and present a song on a given theme.
• Create a presentation on an artist, musical monument, or musical institution.
• Present a simple classical composition, including arohana and avarohana while keeping tala.

Criteria for Summative Assessment

• Ability to choose appropriately and sing fluently in pitch and rhythm.
• Quality of research, presentation, and communication abilities.
• Ability to sing the correct notes of the raga and maintain the tala.
• Creative ideas, coordination, teamwork, and enthusiasm.

Activities

Activity 9.5: Behind the Scenes

• Speak to a grown-up with a job in music to understand their typical day.
• Reflect on whether you would like a career in music and share with friends.

Activity 9.6: Event Promotion

• Volunteer to help a local musician or music presenter in an event.
• Design a promotional plan considering online and offline promotion strategies.
• Document the process and performance, and share your report with the class.

Careers in Music

1. Sound Engineer: Responsible for recording, mixing, and reproducing sound for live performances and recordings.
2. Music Producer: Helps artists record their songs and ensures the finished product meets the artist's vision.
3. Event Manager: Curates live concerts, promotes events, and manages logistics.
4. Music Therapist: Uses music to relieve pain, manage stress, and support mental health.
5. Music Educator: Teaches music in various settings, using songs to teach concepts in other subjects.

Applications of Music

• Music is used in advertisements (catchy jingles) and sporting events (theme songs).
• Traditional music has been adapted into popular culture, reaching new audiences.

Example Songs

• Nimbooda Nimbooda: A traditional Rajasthani folk song.
• Rind posh maal: A Kashmiri song describing the landscape of Kashmir.

Music and Climate Change

• Music can spread awareness about environmental issues, such as the Clean Ganga movement, which has a theme song called 'Namami Gange'.

Activity 9.3: Write a Song for Change

• Write an anthem for a nationally important issue or campaign, focusing on key points and a catchy chorus.