Week of May 17

Take a look at some of the highlights from the music room this week...

Kindergarteners sang and played instruments to the book Ten In The Bed.  They also used rhythm sticks to show the actions of the characters in "Jack and Jill" and did movement to show the low to high pitches in "Kitty Cat, I Hear a Mouse."

First graders learned about Bach and his "Minuet in G Major."  They learned about three-four time signatures through this song.  They had a great time playing a singing game called "Cobbler, Cobbler, Pass This Shoe!"

Second graders demonstrated rhythmic and melodic dictation to a song called "Clap Your Hands" by using bingo chips to show the different rhythms and pitches.  They also used various unpitched percussion instruments to create soundscapes based on pictures they were given.

Third graders began an ensemble using the tubanos and djembes.  This week, they learned the low and high drum parts and the cowbell part.  They really enjoy the drumming question of the day because each student gets to play a solo, and they learn new things about their classmates.

Fourth graders began African drumming this week.  They learned about different types of African drums, reviewed how to play the high and low tones, did several question and answer activities, and began a drumming piece.

The fifth graders had their full grade level rehearsal in the music room this week in preparation for next week's Spring Sing.  They are working very hard and have been doing a great job with their Broadway music!  If you need an extra copy of the information sheet that was sent home last week, you can access it under the "Important Dates" section of the blog.