3’s/4’s

Whether we are dancing, singing about our “stinky feet” and that Aikendrum with spaghetti hair, marching and playing instruments in our “band”, or praising God, the 3 and 4 year olds are having a fun time making music.  They are filled with joy and excitement that comes bubbling out each time they set foot in the classroom.  Fast/slow, loud/soft, and high/low are some of the concepts we discuss as we explore the wonderful world of music by way of those tried and true nursery rhymes as well as fun new melodies and rhythms.  It is amazing to watch each child find his/her own little song and beat from deep within and see the joy when they let it “loose”.  Filled with energy and enthusiasm the 3’s and 4’s bring a smile to your face and heart.

Kindergarten

The students did a FABULOUS JOB on their Christmas Pageant, The Baby in the Manger.  They sang with all the joy and excitement that their hearts could hold, and won the hearts of everyone in the audience.  I am very proud of each and every one of them.  What a wonderful way to present the Christmas story!

The students have been learning, and will continue to learn, music theory including such concepts as high/low, loud/soft, and the musical alphabet, as well as playing instruments in the “band”, and singing and dancing to a variety of songs.  Full of life and excitement, the students are a joy to have in class.

1^st Grade

The first grade students have been exploring the world of music in various ways.  We have begun a study of jazz which will continue throughout the year.  The students have been singing and dancing along with jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, and have even dabbled in a bit of “scat” singing.  They are quite good at “feeling” that jazzy and bluesy beat.

In addition to our jazz study, the students have been learning music theory concepts such as high/low, dynamics, the musical alphabet, note movement up/down and identifying treble clef notes.  Add to the above listening to various classical pieces and using descriptive words to identify mood/feeling, learning about various cultures and their gift of music to the world and singing songs of praise to God and you can see that we keep busy having loads of musical fun.

2^nd Grade

The second grade students have been exploring the world of music in various ways.  We have begun a study of Broadway songs/musicals which will continue throughout the year.

The students have been listening to and singing songs from a variety of Broadway musicals and discussing the relationship between Broadway plays/musicals and motion picture productions of these plays/musicals.  Each month a new Broadway song is included in our music magazine, Music Express, giving the students an opportunity to become familiar with a wide variety of sounds, rhythms and “stories” in song as they sing and dance to the music they hear and the music they feel inside.

In addition to our jazz study, the students have been learning music theory concepts such as high/low, dynamics, the musical alphabet, note movement up/down and identifying treble clef notes.  Add to the above listening to various classical pieces and using descriptive words to identify mood/feeling, learning about various cultures and their gift of music to the world and singing songs of praise to God and you can see that we keep busy having loads of musical fun.

Jr. FCA

Each Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:00 grades 1 through 4 have the opportunity to meet with me for a fun-filled Bible study in room 503.  We discuss the love of God for each of us and learn how He wants us to live and serve Him day by day.  As we study His Word and those in the Bible and in our present time who have and are serving Him, we see how we can grow in living for Him at school, at home and in every area of our lives.  It is a great opportunity to join with other students and grow in our knowledge of God as we listen to stories, play games and read scripture.