Francesca's Music Portfolio

Welcome to My Music Portfolio

All of my work throughout S6 and S7, all in one place

S7 Final Reflection

This post is a final reflection of myself as a musician at the end of my musical education in eeb4. It involves evaluation of my development, challenges I have faced and how I aim to move forward with music.
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‘America’ Performance

“As part of our Bernstein unit, we explored a more proactive approach to learning about ‘West Side Story’. My team and I were tasked with distributing roles and lines as well as choreographing, costume designing and working with a backing track that had no clear entry for the vocals…”
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West Side Story Movie Comparison

Although both versions similarly depict the general tension and conflict between both groups, they differ in presentation of the members. The 2021 film, for example, places greater emphasis on the Sharks’ Puerto Rican heritage – both in casting, which is generally more diverse, and musical adaptation. Unlike the 1961 version, it includes Latinx actors, and…
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‘Maria’ Song Analysis

An in-depth analysis of my chosen song from ‘West Side Story’ – Maria.
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