In
first grade, the students continued the
ABA composition project in pairs. Last week the pair used rhythm flashcards to
compose an 8 beat "A" section and an 8 beat "B" section,
notating on their papers once it sounded the way they wanted. This week, the students added
percussion instruments, and performed the compositions in
ABA Form. Click
HERE to see their performances.
Second grade students reviewed
minor tonality through a fun movement activity. We then sang a partner song that consisted of these two minor songs- "
Ah,
Poor Bird," and "
Hey, Ho!" The students did so well on these two songs that we added an
ostinato using
boomwhackers! An
ostinato is a repeated musical phrase.
Don't forget that our
third grade students will be participating in the
Flag Day Assembly on
Tuesday, June 10th @ 8:45am. The students have been working very hard on their recorder songs and two American Patriotic Songs. Please don't forget to bring your recorders on Monday and Tuesday! Monday is our dress rehearsal! Here are they
lyrics to the two songs incase you need them!
Our
fourth grade students participated in a "
Patriotic Sing-Along" during their second class of music. Mrs. Rzasa and I realized that is our job as music teachers to teach American patriotic songs that are part of the culture and history of the United States. These songs include hymns and military themes such as, "The Star-Spangled Banner," "God Bless America," and "This Land is Your Land."
In
fifth grade, students are working on their
Moving Up song. They rewrote the lyrics to Pharrel William's song "Happy." We can't wait for you all to hear what our creative
fifth graders came up with.
Only 12 more days for school left!! Have a wonderful weekend!
