SECTION B- INDIVIDUAL TASK

 Individually, students will choose a solo number from any musical- being mindful of appropriate
language/content (can be from the group musical, but must be different to songs chosen by peers).
 Find a YouTube Video or recording of the song and include the link in your submission
 Select a section of the recording eg. intro verse and chorus to answer the questions

Answer the following questions:

1. Outline the context of the song within the musical.

A highlight from the musical ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ is the song ‘Think of me’. One of
the musical's main characters, Christine Daaé, is introduced in this song.
The musical is set in the Paris Opera in 1881. After years of on-stage mishaps, the prima
donna who was first selected for a lead role in the opera withdraws from the production.
When the producers of the show are about to cancel, Christine is given the opportunity to
take on the lead role in the show. She starts singing ‘Think of me’ hesitantly, but quickly
gains confidence, astounding the cast with her voice, and is granted the role.

2. Describe the mood of the song - refer to the music and the lyrics

The song's lyrics discuss Christine’s desire for someone to remember her even though they
are ‘far away and free’. ‘Think of Me’ is a song that employs a wide range of musical
techniques to create a romantic and happy mood.

3. Give an overview of the structure of the song. The following words may guide your response.
Verse Chorus Pre-Chorus
Instrumental Intro Outro
Interlude Breakdown Chorus Bridge

The Phantom of the Opera's song "Think of me" is an aria. The song uses a variety of scales
throughout the piece. The song's melody is played in an instrumental section after the
introduction. The first verse is sung with a rich tone, followed by a solo by Raoul, Christine’s
childhood friend. The song finishes with Christine singing a difficult scale and a dramatic
orchestral ending.

4. Pick one verse and one chorus in the song and fill in the table:

QUESTIONS VERSE CHORUS

TEXTURE The texture of the The texture of the

List the instruments used and their role in the song is rather thin at piece changes
section (melodic role, harmonic role, rhythmic role,
colour role)
first, with only piano throughout the song,
and vocals. The piece but as Christine
becomes more becomes more
dramatic as more confident in her
orchestral instruments singing, the texture
are added to the piece. gradually becomes
This greatly thickens thicker.
 the texture of the
piece.
MELODY The vocals have a Many scales were
Description of vocal melody in the section ( range, wavy contour, this sung in this piece.
movement, contour, articulation, expressive
techniques)
continues throughout The song ends on
the whole verse. The one of the highest
tempo stays quite notes in musical
slow, but Christine’s theatre, creating a
voice becomes louder hopeful atmosphere.
and more confident
each line.
HARMONY/ACCOMPANIMENT The piece has a Throughout the
Description of the harmony or accompanying layers peaceful atmosphere composition, the
(not the melody) in the section (block chords,
broken chords, arpeggiated chords, ostinato pattern,
due to the background orchestra gets
rhythmic repetition, length of notes, register) soft playing of string louder. The string
instruments. The flute instruments begin in
is accompanied by a low range and
brass instruments progressively go up
throughout the verse. to a higher register
as Christine's voice
grows louder.
TONE COLOUR In this song, the vocals The wind
Which instruments are playing? How does the are accompanied by instruments playing
performer communicate the mood/ character/ story?
orchestral instruments. during the piece
Strong vocals from create a light and
Christine create a hopeful mood
dramatic mood. towards the end of
the song.
MUSICAL FEATURES The instruments The orchestra
Any other musical features in the section? (call and accompany the vocals stopped on the
response, rhythmic repetition, imitation etc)
when Christine sings song's last vocal
certain parts of the scale. This created a
song. This adds more tense atmosphere
depth to the piece. before a dramatic
ending.

Submit your individual task analysis as a PDF on Canvas