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Muggle Studies Lesson 1- The Evolution of Popular American Music
It was an average day in November, a reminder that the warm weather was slowly being replaced with winter. Nevertheless, the windows of the Muggle Studies classroom were opened (though students had the option to close them); natural light and fresh air streamed in. As you enter the room after Professor Kay greets you that morning, you notice something: the music playing softly from the laptop sitting atop the Professor’s desk. She had compiled a playlist ranging from various artists such as Taylor Swift, Soundgarden, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, the Backstreet Boys, Metallica- just to name a few.
All of these artists and bands have one thing in common. Can you figure it out? Have a seat as you try to do so or simply just enjoy the beats. Feel free to break out in dance or even a head bang. Class will begin shortly as it will be 10 AM soon!
The whiteboard stands before the class which has been set up in the usual setting- two sections of desks and chairs in neat rows and columns with a path in the middle so that Kay can easily access the back of the room if needed.
OOC: Hihihi! Welcome to the first OOC lesson We’ll get started in 24 hours! Chatting is allowed but please keep it to a minimum. Pssst! Feel free to let your charries react crazily to the music if they wish (singing loudly, dancing, reacting dramatically to the lyrics etc ) Get creative!CLASS HAS BEGUN!
~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
SPOILER!!: Skylar! <3
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Originally Posted by PhoenixRising
Did the Professor not hear what she was saying? Before she could clarify her opinion, however, Skylar conjured that much needed water thanks to the head boy's outburst. Taking a sip, she nodded appreciatively at the Professor, as the woman went into a history lesson about the genres of music. Intriguing, for sure, and lots of theory. Which also meant, lots of possibility this would be on the exam and thus, the fourth year dutifully took notes.
"Just one last thing, if you're feeling the mood of the music through the beats and melodies, that would be through the instrumental part. If it's a language that is foreign to you, you likely don't understand what lyrics are being said, but yes, you can feel it. It's just not through the words, necessarily." But that was technicalities and they were moving on ... into a different room. Collecting her things, the fourth year made her way out after the first year Slytherin boy with the familiar last name
“Right, you would not understand but would technically still would be enjoying music in another language.’’ Kay paused. “I think it’s safe to say we can enjoy the music never the less, if we disregard the lyrics. As Ms Toussaint stated, instrumental is also key.’’
SPOILER!!: Mel! <3
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Originally Posted by Optimist.Prime
Melbourne looked up and listened to everyone answer their questions about how music made them feel and smiled. How did it make her feel? It was almost like it was like she was transcending time, like it didn’t matter what was going on around her, like her problems, her world was a mere blip in time compared to the utter beauty of music.
Raising her hand she flushed slightly and said, ”its…like I’m no longer here at times, I just feel the music in every fiber of my body and am a part of it…like I transcend space and time while I listen to it…” she paused for a moment before adding ”this is even more evident when I listen to old recording of Yo-Yo Ma’s Cello Suites…specifically the Unaccompanied Cello Suite Number 1 in G-Major which is inspired by Bach’s work” she spoke softly, it was almost as if she was in a dreamy state just thinking about his work. She spoke her grin still in place as she sat down and took notes on all of the music she was bringing up…so many notes BUT they were doing something soon and Mel just looked around as people began to shift to the Fun Room.
This…was going to be fun but nerve wracking she was sure of it….still, the little cellist loved music so maybe this would be good. She thought as she got up and began moving to the next room.
She could hear the passion in Mel’s voice too. It was good to know that so many of the kiddos were fond of music. “Indeed. Much like reading, music can take you to another place.’’ This was Kay’s experience and especially if she closed her eyes when listening, she really felt as Mel described. “I am not familiar with those works but I’ll be sure to research them.’’
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The Professor waited until everyone was out of the room before making her way out of the class, pulling the door shut behind her. The activity she had planned both excited and made her nervous!
OOC: Pssst. There is still time to join in the activity! Just remember to de-clone in this thread then move to this one! :3
One of the last to slip out of the room, Felicity offered the Professor a nervous smile, slinging her bag over her shoulder as she followed her classmates, only a little bit worried about what they would be expected to do. She was in no way musically-gifted, and had sat quietly through most of the lesson, listening to others responses.
Her contribution to music? Having an opinion on a song that went no further than loving or hating it.
Hearing the door shut behind her, Flick hurried to the Fun Room.
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Calling for my demons now to let me go ↽
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Noelle was scribbling as fast (and as legible) as she could as she wrote down the notes from the board. They were going outside the classroom. FIELD TRIP!
Noelle was up for that. Once she had copied all the notes, she put her things away and proceeded to the fun room.
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There was always this hope that Muggle Studies would teach them something really useful... like how to use public transportation or Muggle money. But listening to music together wasn't a bad way to spend the day either. Katy carefully packed her bag and shouldered it before heading toward the door.
Muggle Studies Lesson 1- The Evolution of Popular American Music 
We’ll get started in 24 hours! Chatting is allowed but please keep it to a minimum. Pssst! Feel free to let your charries react crazily to the music if they wish (singing loudly, dancing, reacting dramatically to the lyrics etc 
) Get creative!
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