This week, the first graders worked on the sign language for "Over the River." We did it while singing, and then again while audiating (singing in our heads). They also practiced other songs that they have been learning since September, to prepare for their performance in December! Parents of first graders: information will be going home soon :)
The second grade students talked about Thanksgiving, and had the opportunity to share different ways their families celebrate. They then added a percussion accompaniment to their "Five Fat Turkeys" song from last week. Some students played on the xylophones, some played the metallophones, and some used the glockenspiels. They learned two different ostinato patterns, which they played while the rest of the group sang. During their second music class, the students played "Turkey Tango, a game which helps to reinforce rhythmic reading.
The third graders learned about verse and refrain form while singing a hilarious song called "The Turkey Shot Out of the Oven"(to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"). There are 5 verses in this song, and each was assigned to a different group of students. Some groups performed this week, and others will perform next week!
The fourth and fifth graders have been working hard to prepare for their winter concert on December 13th. Some of them auditioned for special parts, including solos, dances, and instruments. Now that they have learned all of the music, it is time to start memorizing!
We hope you had an amazing weekend!
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