CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES

Students in music classes continue to focus on reading rhythm patterns. We are learning the names of notes and their values based on 4/4 time: Grades K-2 says the rhythm and Grades 3-5 are learning to count the rhythms:

·         Whole note/rest = 4 beats - Say "Whole-note-hold-it"

·         Half note/rest = 2 beat - Say "Half-note"

·         Quarter note/rest = 1 beat - Say "Ta"

·          Eighth notes = 1/2 beat

·         2 Eighth notes = 1 beat and we say "Ti-Ti"

·         A new note we have learned is a dotted half note = 3 beats

Grades Pre K to Kindergarten
          The Pre-K and Kindergarten classes are learning how to identify loud and soft (quiet) sounds. The kindergarteners know the musical word for loud (forte) and the musical word for soft (piano).

          Kindergarten classes are learning songs and dialogues for a musical show to be presented called "When I Grow Up". The musical includes songs about the many things one could be when they grow up.

          DETAILS BELOW REGARDING THE GRADES K-2 Spring CONCERTS

Grades 1 -2
          Grades 1 and 2 are beginning to learn music from a humorous production called “SQUIRM”. This is a humorous presentation of the many types of critters that just might make one squirm.  You will hear songs about spiders, worms, bats and others!

 DETAILS FOR THE GRADES K-2 Spring CONCERTS –April 26, 2012

Grade K – “When I Grow Up”  

                   School concert– 1:30 p.m.

                   Evening concert – 5:45 p.m. – students should arrive at 5:35 p.m.

Grades 1 and 2 – “Squirm”

                        School concert – @2:00 p.m. (this concert will follow the Gr. K concert)

                        Evening concert – 6:30 p.m. – students should arrive at 6:20 p.m.

The kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 concerts will each last about 20 minutes.  Please have students arrive at the listed times for the evening performance.  Students should leave their coats with parents and then line up in the hall.  Students will be dismissed from the hallway after the performance.

Attire: - There are no specific dress requirements. Students many dress up wearing spring colors.

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Grade 3
          Grade three classes continue to learn notes from the treble clef staff along with rhythms using whole, half, quarter and eighth notes. We are just beginning to combine those concepts into our recorder playing.  We are now learning to perform the songs: “Hot Cross Buns”, “Merrily We Roll Along” and “Baggie Boogie Woogie”, which is a really jazzy tune!

          We are learning music from a mini-musical called “Let’s Pass It On!”. This show connects with our P.B.I.S. school-wide initiative. Students will present in dialogue and song about how showing kindness and respect will get one ahead in life.    Deatils are below about our performance on May 10^th.

Grade 4
          Fourth graders are also learning staff and musical notation. We are learning how to follow a vocal and lyric score as we learn music from a musical called “Positive”.  This production also reinforces our P.B.I.S. school-wide program of being positive.  Students will present some very “cool” music which will help us to remember to be positive, have good thoughts, and to be kind to name a few.

Grade 4 students have also been introduced to our handchimes. These instruments are metal bars that have a clapper like a bell and when rung make a beautiful tone.  These will be featured in our Spring Concert.   Deatils are below about our performance on May 10^th.

Grade 5
          Students in grade 5 continue to develop musical skills and are becoming aware of musical symbols and how they relate to a piece of music. We are developing critical listening skills as we listen to musical selections and identify concepts such as: style, dynamics, tempo, and instruments heard. We are also learning selections from a musical called “For Which it Stands”.  This production features music from a historical perspective and students will sing and speak of some of the key landmarks in the U.S.A.  Grade 5 students will also present music on the handchimes.  Details are below about our performance on May 10^th.