In Kindergarten, we continue with our puppets and finger play songs.
Also, here are some of the songs we have been moving to and chanting the words. Kindergarten students have been working on showing High/Low with arm movements, using shaker instruments to play along, counting, and composing OSTINATOS (repeating patterns in music).
Grades 5/6 are creating beautiful and unique works of art. The tradition behind the SANKOFA bird reminds us that it is alright to go back and pick up some piece of wisdom that you may have forgotten; we can learn from our past and bring that wisdom into our present-day lives.
Grade 3/4's have been studying for our music exam by performing rhythms with pool noodle drums! We sometimes get to finish the class with cardio desk drumming just for fun!
Here are some of the concepts that will appear on the exam. Students will be shown a slide and they will be expected to clap or tap each music symbol. Be sure to practice in Google Classroom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caElkEZPTMc cardio desk drumming:
Grade 1/2 are finishing up a unit on Peter and the Wolf. They are experiencing how using instruments can add depth to story characters and to express idea and emotion. For example, the bird is represented by the flute and the wolf by the French horn. If we have time, we'll watch an animation of the story, Peter and the Wolf.
Peter is represented by the String Family. Ask you child about the EARTH HARP or OCTOBASS - The size of these string instruments will surprise you!
All grades seem to enjoy a lively game of POISON Rhythm. This resource is available at musicplay.com and is free! Go ahead and play tonight with your family!
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SPRING BREAK! SEE YOU SOON!
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