The first graders learned some new music words: "so" and "mi." They practiced singing them while performing the Curwen hand signs (all 7 signs we teach shown below)
They also chanted Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Chop Chop Chippety Chop, reviewed the Welcome Back song, and started to learn the Memorial School Song. It has been a busy week in grade one!
Second grade students finished up the Ickle Ockle song and game we started last week, and spent some time on patriotic music. We sang "America" (better known as "My Country 'Tis of Thee") as a group and with soloists. We also began a fun new song with body percussion called "Come and Follow Me!"
The third graders learned a song called "Two in a Boat" that has a fun circle game. They also discussed sewing for the song, "The Thread Follows the Needle." In the activity, the students become thread, a needle, and a knot, and they do cross stitches as they sing!
Fourth graders played a fun cup game. We learned the steps very slowly, but will be picking up the tempo next week. In addition, they had their first "official" chorus rehearsal! It included stretching, breathing exercises, and vocal warm-ups. We also rehearsed one of our first chorus songs, and came up with a list of good rules for chorus days.
Fifth grade students reviewed the cup game- they have not done it since last year! It was fun to see if we could do it successfully with our eyes closed! Chorus was fun too- we came up with a list of rules, warmed up our bodies and voices, and began to learn one of our concert songs.
Lyrics to all songs and chants can be found in the side bar- click on the appropriate grade level to find them. Have a great weekend!
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