Sept 5th-Sept 8th

What are the students learning?   ·       Monday:  Holiday   ·       Tuesday:  Examine the contractual structure of an Artist & Production Company Agreement.   ·       Wednesday:  Deeply explore the complexities of an Artist & Production Company thru Weekly Group Project.   ·       Thursday: Continue practical application of knowledge explored earlier in the week.   ·       Friday: Assessment of Artist & Production Company Agreement.

How will the students learn? Detail of activities / strategies used to engaged students:   ·       Tuesday: o   Warm Up:  QOTD: What does Organizational Structure look like in your daily life (personal and school)? o   Opening:  Read an article regarding Artist & Productions Agreement.  Discuss with students this complex and necessary part of the music business. o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do):  Introduced students to the Terms – Artist & Production Company Agreement deals through teaching and discussion.  Distribute (OneNotebook Content Library) Weekly notes. §  Guided Practice (We do):  Read through the weekly notes along with the students.  Define key terms and examples. §  Independent Practice (You do):   Students must read the notes and highlight key terms and examples that will be on the weekly assessment quiz on Friday.  Students will pair up to maximize learning. o   Closing:  Answer any questions students may have on the terms.       ·       Wednesday: o   Warm Up: QOTD – What are the responsibilities of the Students and Pebblebrook High School and how are they similar to the responsibilities of an Artist & Production Agreement? o   Opening:  Watch Video – Billboard Top 50 Songs of the Week o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do): Introduce Weekly Group Project for Artist & Production Company. Work through an example of an album budget for the class. §  Guided Practice (We do): Go through the rubric together and discuss any clarifying questions. Allow the students, as a class work on a budget on a sample album. §  Independent Practice (You do):  Student will pair up and being to work on an actual album budget to prepare it for a release. o   Closing:  Students will show me their progress to ensure they are working in the right direction.     ·       Thursday: o   Warm Up:  Answer QOTD – What expenses does Pebblebrook incur and how are they similar to the expenses that a Production Company will take on with furnishing an artist? o   Opening:  Review Terms and warm up question.  Allow students time to discuss the challenges of Artist & Production Company Agreements. o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do):  Prepare for Weekly Assessment Quiz. §  Guided Practice (We do): Allow the students to prepare quiz questions for me to answer regarding Weekly Quiz on Artist & Production Company Agreements. §  Independent Practice (You do):  Students will work on project in groups. o   Closing:  Students will be reminded that projects are due tomorrow as well as their weekly quiz.     ·       Friday: o   Warm Up:  None as students will finalize projects and prepare for their weekly assessment. o   Opening:  Review any items students need clarified before the test. o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do):  Explain the day’s activities, including sharing of group projects and time allotted for the assessment. §  Guided Practice (We do):  Students will briefly present their projects to the class. §  Independent Practice (You do):  Students will be given the weekly assessment and will complete independently. o   Closing: Exit Ticket (In OneNotebook): Explain what you’ve learned regarding how Pebblebrook acts in the same manner of a Production Company.

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Aug 28th- Sept 1st

Week of:  August 27 – September 1 Course: Music, Money, Success Teacher:  Anchrum   Essential Question(s):   How long is too long?  How does an artist understand what they are obligated to when they sign a record agreement?  What does it mean to have an obligation?  What might be some things that occur if an artist fails to meet his or her obligation(s)?  What might be some things that occur if an Artist fails to meet its obligation(s)? Curriculum Standard(s):  Standard 6 – Demonstrate an understanding of contractual relationships. What are the students learning?   ·       Monday:  Examine the contractual structure of Artist Obligation(s).   ·       Tuesday:  Introduce various clauses of Artist Obligations.   ·       Wednesday:  Deeply explore complexities of Artist Obligations.   ·       Thursday: Continue practical application of knowledge explored earlier in the week.   ·       Friday: Assessment of Artist Obligation(s).   How will the students learn? Detail of activities / strategies used to engaged students:   ·       Monday: o   Warm Up:  QOTD: Why do you think negotiating artist obligation(s) can be a difficult task? o   Opening:  Watch Video or artist obligations.  Discuss with students this complex part of the music business. o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do):  Introduced students to the Terms – Advance and Record deal through teaching and discussion.  Distribute (OneNotebook Content Library) Weekly notes. §  Guided Practice (We do):  Read through the weekly notes along with the students.  Define key terms and examples. §  Independent Practice (You do):   Students must read the notes and highlight key terms and examples that will be on the weekly assessment quiz on Friday.  Students will pair up to maximize learning. o   Closing:  Answer any questions students may have on the terms.     ·       Tuesday: o   Warm Up:  Answer QOTD:  What lingering questions do you still have about record company expenses from this week’s and last week’s learning? o   Opening: Review with students the terms from Monday.  Introduce various clauses of advances. o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do): Introduce students to clauses and terms. §  Guided Practice (We do):  Read through notes with students. Define key terms and examples. §  Independent Practice (You do):  Students must read the notes and highlight key terms and examples that will be on the weekly assessment quiz on Friday.  Students will pair up to maximize learning. o   Closing:  Answer any questions students have.   ·       Wednesday: o   Warm Up: QOTD – How can an artist negotiate the terms of his/her obligation(s)? o   Opening:  Watch Video – Negotiations o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do): Review terms / clauses explored earlier in the week. §  Guided Practice (We do):  Work on an example of an advance and record deal. §  Independent Practice (You do):  Student will pair up and negotiate an advance for an artist. o   Closing:  Students will share their negotiations aloud with the class.     ·       Thursday: o   Warm Up:  Answer QOTD – What can make negotiations difficult?  What might be some things that occur if an artist fails to meet his / her obligation(s)? o   Opening:  Review Terms and warm up question.  Allow students time to discuss the challenges of artist / record company obligation(s). o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do):  Introduce weekly project for artist advances / negotiations. §  Guided Practice (We do):  Go through the rubric together and discuss any clarifying questions. §  Independent Practice (You do):  Students will work on project in groups. o   Closing:  Students will be reminded that projects are due tomorrow.     ·       Friday: o   Warm Up:  None as students will finalize projects and prepare for their weekly assessment. o   Opening:  Review any items students need clarified before the test. o   Work Session – §  Instruction (I do):  Explain the day’s activities, including sharing of group projects and time allotted for the assessment. §  Guided Practice (We do):  Students will briefly present their projects to the class. §  Independent Practice (You do):  Students will be given the weekly assessment and will complete independently. o   Closing: None   How will students be assessed? Monday:  Completion / submission of assignment in One Notebook.   Tuesday: Completion / submission of assignment in One Notebook.   Wednesday: Completion / submission of assignment in One Notebook.   Thursday: Completion / submission of assignment in One Notebook / Weekly Project   Friday:  Weekly Quiz

Week of 10-10-16

Music, Money and The Recording Artist.   Objectives: Introduce students to the ARTIST OBLIGATIONS in every Recording Contract. Look at and define each clause and evaluate its importance to both the artist and the record label. Be able to UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE and NEGOTIATE each clause to effectively construct a basic recording contract. Incorporate business principles of Negotiation into how it works inside of the Record side of the business.   Mogul Monday v  5 min. – Warm Up 1.      Have questions on the board that review Monday’s lesson. Students will silently complete the question as it as I take attendance.  §  What OBLIGATIONS do you have in your life? v  10 min. –Mogul of the Day- Introduction to JIMMY IOVINE 1.      Discuss what Jimmy Iovine’s Importance to music 2.      Discuss Why Jimmy Iovine is considered a Mogul v  60 min. – Teaching –Defining OBLIGATION in our DAILY LIVES 1.      The legal and cultural definition of OBLIGATION 2.      Discuss the different OBLIGATIONS in our lives. v  20 min. –   Group Activity “The OBLIGATION of my Life” 1.      List ALL of the Obligations that you have in your life. Consider School, Home, Activities, Church, etc.. 2.      List the consequences if you don’t meet your OBLIGATIONS. 3.      List the benefits if you do meet your OBLIGATIONS v  5 min. – Closing / Shape Up Review/ Homework 1.      Homework- Technical Tuesday v  10min. – Technology Time 1.      Have questions on the board that review Monday’s lesson. Students should silently complete them as you take attendance.  Suggested examples: ·        How do I KNOW what I OWE?   v  15 min. – Introduction / Artist Obligation 1.      Read Billboard an artist signing their deal 2.      Talk about what they are responsible for. 3.      Pass out Handouts and Textbooks.   v  60 min. –   Teaching Time 1.      Jigsaw READING and TEACHING. 2.      Q&A on Artist Obligations v  15 min. – Grade last week’s Project and give individual feedback v  10 min. – Closing / Homework 1.      Homework – Remind students to study for quiz on Friday Workday Wednesday v  20 min. – Chart Talk Video 1.      Watch Billboard Top 50 Songs and Top 20 Album YouTube & Discuss.  Suggested examples: §  Who has been on the Charts consistently for the last 7 weeks? v  45 min. – Review Artist Obligations Notes. Q&A 1.      Discuss & Review Notes of Artist Obligations 2.      Review for Weekly Quiz v  25 min. – Allow Students to Make up missing work– “Make Up Time”                5 mins – Closing / Homework Shape Up Review –  Remind students to study for quiz on Friday Tune Up Thursday v  5 min. – Bellwork 1.      Question of the Day “How DO I know what I am responsible for?” v  45 min- Review & Prep for Friday’s Quiz 1.      Review Artist Obligations and prepare for quiz on Friday 2.      Answer any questions.        Begin Weekly Project v  45 min.   – Graffiti Walk- “Identify the OBLIGATION” 1.      Hand out sample record contracts to each group. 2.      Students have to identify AND explain all of the Artist OBLIGATIONS in the deal. 3.      Each group will prepare their project to present to the class. v  5 min. – NO Shape Up Review/ Closing / Homework 1.      Homework –  Remind students to study for quiz on Friday Friday Feedback v  7 min. – Bellwork – Study for Quiz 1.      Students study silently for Quiz while I take the attendance.   v  45 min.   – Quiz on Artist Obligations v  10 mins –   Watch the BrookSQUAD TV Show v  55 min.   – Present Weekly Projects to the Class v  5 min.   – Closing     Music, Money and The Recording Artist.   Objectives: Introduce students to the TERM & THE ARTIST ROYALTY CLAUSES in every Recording Contract. Look at and define each clause and evaluate its importance to both the artist and the record label. Be able to UNDERSTAND, EVALUATE and NEGOTIATE each clause to effectively construct a basic recording contract. Incorporate business principles of Negotiation into how it works inside of the Record side of the business.   Mogul Monday v  5 min. – Warm Up 1.      Have questions on the board that review Monday’s lesson. Students will silently complete the question as it as I take attendance.  §  Is it possible for everybody to get what they are looking for in a negotiation? v  10 min. –Mogul of the Day- Introduction to Clive Davis 1.      Video Interview with Clive David -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjBVTBV2Qiw 2.      Discuss Why Clive Davis is considered a Mogul v  30 min. – Teachings 1.      How to Sell 1 Million Albums and Owe $500,000 Video  – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcwgdB0NltY 2.      Discuss 8 Key Record Deal Clauses That Will Affect an Artists’ Bottom Line v  40 min. –   Group Activity “Negotiating The Deal” 1.      Choose You Partner (Record Label vs. Artist) 2.      Negotiate the 8 Clauses That Were Taught 3.      Agree on all 8 Clauses and each party signs off on the deal v  15 min. – Group Presentations 1.      Each Group Will Present their Finding to The Class v  5 min. – Closing / Shape Up Review/ Homework 1.      Closing – Discuss Finding as a class

Technical Tuesday v  10min. – Technology Time 1.      Have questions on the board that review Monday’s lesson. Students should silently complete them as you take attendance.  Suggested examples: ·        How can I understand what to ask for in a negotiation?   v  15 min. – Introduction / The Most Important Points In Every Recording Contract – The TERM & ARTIST ROYALTY CLAUSES 1.      Read Billboard Article on Frank Ocean Earnings. 2.      Connect Negotiation Skills from Monday to the Article and Discuss 3.      Pass out Handouts and Textbooks.   v  40 min. –   Teaching Time 1.      Jigsaw reading and teaching. 2.      Q&A on Important THE TERM & ARTIST ROYALTY Clauses v  15 min. – Group Planning Time for Weekly Project 1.      Work in group to analyze how the different Terms and Royalties are important in a Record Deal. v  10 min. – Closing / Homework 1.      Homework – Shape Up Review / Remind students to study for quiz on Friday

Workday Wednesday v  20 min. – Chart Talk Video 1.      Watch Billboard Top 50 Songs and Top 20 Album YouTube & Discuss.  Suggested examples: §  Which Royalty stream are attached to What Chart? v  20 min. – Review Important Provisions of Songwriter/Publisher Contracts for Quiz 1.      Discuss & Review Notes of The Term & Artist Royalty Clauses 2.      Review for Weekly Quiz v  50 min. – Start Weekly Project – “Negotiating The Deal” 1.      Choose a partner 2.      Look at the Term & Artist Royalty Clauses that we have studied. 3.       On a Poster Board, LIST OUT EACH TERM & ARTIST ROYALTY CLAUSE 4.      Negotiate each clause. List your conclusions on the poster board.                5 mins – Closing / Homework Shape Up Review –  Remind students to study for quiz on Friday

Tune Up Thursday v  20 min. – Bellwork 1.      Review TERM & ARTIST ROYALTY CLAUSES and prepare for quiz on Friday 2.      Answer any questions.        Complete Weekly Project v  75 min.   – Graffiti Walk- “Negotiating The Deal” 1.      Review the conclusions from Wednesday negotiation with discuss them your partner. 2.      Hang each poster board up around the room 3.      Spend 7 mins giving at each poster giving constructive advice on their findings and where they could’ve added something. 4.      When you get back to your own poster, review the comments make any necessary adjustments. v  5 min. – NO Shape Up Review/ Closing / Homework 1.      Homework –  Remind students to study for quiz on Friday

Friday Feedback v  7 min. – Bellwork – Study for Quiz 1.      Students study silently for Quiz while I take the attendance.   v  30 min.   – Quiz 2 on The Term & ARTIST ROYALTY CLAUSES v  55 min.   – Guest Speaker – Keisha Perry (Entertainment Attorney for Plies). v  5 min.   – Closing