LET THE BRITISH MUSIC ROCK !!!

1. LET THE BRITISH MUSIC ROCK !!!

2. Диск-жокей 1. Let's begin our disco. I think that all of us like music. With the help of music we can express our thoughts and feelings; we can relax and have fun. Some people enjoy classical music, others prefer pop and rock. So many people, so many opinions. • Диск-жокей 2: Recently I've read an article where the author tries to convince us that only 10 or 20 years ago there were real mas­ters writing real songs. • Диск-жокей 1: I don't share this opinion because among young people there are many fans who think that pop and rock music is better today than ever before. There are a lot of music stars in the whole world who represent different styles and images. And it's splendid! • Диск-жокей 2: On the one hand, it is. Many young people today are fond of listening to music, but on the other hand, there are a lot of complaints about the effect of rock on the young people. Psychologists are worried with the fact that rock music results in escaping from social problems and responsibilities; it affects young people like drugs.

3. Диск-жокей 1: But the great popularity of rock music speaks for itself. It prevails in youth culture. Young people are united by it and communicate through it, express their thoughts, hopes, dreams, sorrows and joys. Rock attracts many young people all over the world. • Диск-жокей 1 And now it's time for listening to music. Try to guess whose music it is. • (Звучит песня Биттлз “Let it be” в исполнении 10-классников.) • Диск-жокей 2: Of course, it is "the Beatles", the most popular group in rock music history. Many people ask: "What are the Beatles? How did the name arrive?" So, we'll tell you. It came in a vision — a man appeared on a flaming pie and said: "From this day on you are the Beatles with an A". Beatlemania is once again sweeping the country. • Диск-жокей 1: And now I propose you to have a quiz about the band and its music.

4. Quiz • 1. When and where was the group born? (In 1962, in Liverpool.) • 2. Whom did the group consist of? (John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr.) • 3. Who wrote most of the Beatles' songs? (J. Lennon and P. McCartney.) • 4. What musical instruments did the Beatles play? (]. Lennon — rhythm guitar; G. Harrison — lead gui­tar; P. McCartney — bass guitar; R. Starr — drums.) • 5. When did the Beatles gain worldwide fame? (In 1964.) • 6. What was the theme of their first compositions? (Love) • And I propose you to listen one of these compositions! Meet Elena! She`ll perform the song “Michelle”

5. 7. What are their most famous songs? ("Love Me Do"; "Come Together"; "Please, please me"; "Something"; "Michelle"; "Yellow Submarine"; "Yesterday"; "A Hard Day's Night".) • 8. When did the group begin to drift apart? (In the late 1960s.) • 9. Who was awarded the title of Lord? (P. McCartney.) • 10. Which one of the Beatles was murdered by a fan? • (J. Lennon in 1980.) • The next song “Yellow Submarine” is performed to our winner!

6. Диск-жокей 2: So, one of the Beatles was John Lennon. He was born in Liverpool in 1940, October 9. He liked mu­sic very much and while studying at school he formed his first pop group. After graduating from Liverpool College of art he organized "The Beatles". • Диск-жокеи 1: The group was at its height in 1965. They gathered huge audiences. John Lennon was the Beatles' heart and soul. He was a real magician in music. And he is forever 40! The whole world knows and remembers his "Imagine" and "Woman". • We dedicate our next song to his memory and our school band will perform the song "Yesterday".

7. Диск-жокей 2: In the history of British music there are many other well-known groups which enjoy great popular­ity among young people. You are sure to know "Depeche Mode", aren't you? The group was formed in 1980.Their debut album "Just Can't Get Enough" became a major dance hit.They released several hit albums. Among them "A Bro­ken Frame", "Personal Jesus" and "Ultra". But their trademark song is "Enjoy the Silence". Now you can listen to the song. • (Звучит одна из композиций "Depeche Mode”) • Диск-жокей 1: And now let's go down to the music of the 90s. One of the most popular groups of that time was "Prodigy". The Prodigy Experience" "Music — the Jilted Generation" which became hit № 1. Now we invite you to listen to their music. • (Звучитоднаизпесенгруппы)

8. Диск-жокей 2: The groups we've mentioned above were male ones. But do you know any female British groups? ... Of course... You are right. Those were "The Spice Girls" who became media icons in Britain in the 90s. Their debut single "Wannabe", "Say You'll Be There" were on the top of the chart. • Диск-жокей 1: "The Spice Girls" were among the first female groups but not the only ones. At our school we also have a female music band • "4 Hearts".Meet Nastya, Olessya, Julia and Vika. They will perform one of the "Spice,Girls'" songs to you. • (Ансамбль девочек «4 Hearts» исполняет песню Viva forever) • Диск-жокей 2: So, today we've made an attempt to tell you about British music, about the most popular groups. We gave you the opportunity to listen to their best songs, to dance to their music, to enjoy yourselves. And now we wish you all the best!

9. МОУ гимназия № 7г. Хабаровск Руководители проекта: Якимова Наталья Владимировна учитель английского языка,педагог первой квалификационной категории Палюлина Елена Владимировна учитель английского языка,педагог второй квалификационной категории 5 марта 2010 год