Kindergarteners learned to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" on the xylophones this week. They really enjoyed this! They also began learning the "Counting Song," which they will do more with next week.
First graders learned about instruments in the woodwind family this week. This was a difficult family for many students because they found it hard to tell the difference between the clarinet and the oboe just by looking at them. Still, when they listened to the instruments, they were definitely able to hear the difference!
Second graders learned a song called "Red Rover," which helped them work on their sight-singing skills. They played a singing game with this song based on the playground game of the same name that reinforced sight-reading. They also began analyzing exactly what goes into good singing.
Third and fourth graders began to piece their songs, instrument parts, and speaking parts together this week. They are beginning to see how the whole show fits together, and they are very excited! Some students still need to bring in flashlights. Many students have said that they have pirate costumes or accessories that they would like to bring in to use for the concert. If they have something they would like to use, they should bring them in early next week so they can begin practicing with them!
Fifth graders worked extremely hard on their songs, instrument parts, movements, and speaking parts this week! They are getting very excited for their concert. They will have a rehearsal with the entire fifth grade next week. If you need another copy of the information sheet that went home last week, you may access it under the "Important Dates" section of the blog.
Music Fact of the Week
This is the third week of our Jazz Appreciation Month celebration. Take a look at the phenomenal jazz music section of the PBS Kids website: http://pbskids.org/jazz/ There are many fantastic activities for students to enjoy!
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