ANTICIPATION GUIDE: Power Rock by Michael Sweeney

Today, we are going to get one more new piece for our spring concert. The title is of the piece is Power Rock. Directions: Read each statement below and decide whether you agree with it or not. Write A (Agree) or D (Disagree) in the blank before each. PART I: Considering the title, Power Rock, decide whether you agree or disagree with the statements below. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 1. Power Rock is going to be lyrical and pretty. 2. Power Rock is going to be loud. 3. Power Rock is going to be slow.

PART II: Now listen to the piece. After listening to the piece, decide whether you agree or disagree with the statements below. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 4. Power Rock had two different popular rock songs in it. 5. The melodies used Power Rock were originally written for songs performed by Queen. 6. The musicians only played their instruments; they did not clap or stomp.

PART III: Now that we have explored what the title of the piece offers and have listened to a recording we are almost ready to see our parts. Before they are handed out, decide whether you agree or disagree with the statements below. _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ 7. You should look at the time signature before you start playing so that you know how many beats are in each measure. 8. You should not look at the key signature before you start playing because it doesnt matter if the notes are flat, sharp or natural. 9. You should look for unfamiliar symbols and try to figure out their meaning before playing this piece. 10. While playing, you should ignore and skip rests. 11. While playing, you should listen to your section to make sure you are playing accurately and together.