Self-directed Study Sheet 25
Brandon and the Soundbeam
- Observation: Think about what you see and hear in the video.
- Interpretation: What can you reasonably infer about the person's musical engagement?
- Formative assessment: Suggest a Sounds of Intent Level, Domain & Element
- Summative assessment: Suggest a summative assessment (Domain, Level, E•A•X)
Brandon occasionally makes short, jerky movements with his right hand that trigger clear, sustained notes via the beam. The apparently random nature of the movements, which appear to be myoclonic, suggests that they are not intentional. Brandon does not visibly react to them, and there is no evidence that he connects the movement of his fingers to the sound that he causes.
Domain, Level, Element:
P.1.A … the sounds made by life-processes are enhanced and/or involuntary movements are used to make or control sounds
Summative assessment:
P.1.Achieving … involuntary movements are used systematically to make or cause a range of different sounds