1. Watch the movie clips (either The Shining or Psycho) and listen carefully to the music score.
2. Pick one part of a scene that stands out to you and briefly (1-2 sentences) explain why this particular moment “caught your ear.” Describe is happening in the scene with the characters and describe what is happening in the music (high, low? chaotic, controlled? beautiful, ugly?)
3. How does the music support the action in the scene? Be specific. This should be the main part of your mini-essay. (You can use this as a starting place for your longer movie essay.)
4. Cite your sources (Links to an external site.) – including your textbook. Points deducted for not citing references. You may use MLA format. (Links to an external site.)
5. Response should be one-two paragraphs. Use full sentences, no abbreviations, and check your spelling for full credit.

After posting your response, comment on TWO students’ responses. You may ask a question or demonstrate further understanding of the topic.

enderecki – Threnody (Animated Score) (Links to an external site.) (Use this as your alternative if you don’t want to watch The Shining.)

The Shining (3/7) Movie CLIP – All Work and No Play (1980) (Links to an external site.)

The Shining – Bat Scene (Links to an external site.) WARNING – VIOLENCE & FOUL LANGUAGE Compositions: Polymorphia & Utrenja – Kanon Paschy

Come Play With Us – The Shining Movie CLIP (1980) (Links to an external site.) WARNING – BLOOD and IMPLIED VIOLENCE Composer: Penderecki Composition: De Natura Sonoris #1