Week of January 21

See below to find out what your child learned in music this week!

Kindergarteners continued learning about the instrument families of the orchestra.  They played games where they identified the instrument by its looks, sound, and clues about it.  They enjoyed doing several movement activities with songs featuring the different instrument families, as well.

First graders studied Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," which features the brass instrument family.  They also began learning about the string instruments in the orchestra.

Second graders continued working on their pizza themed compositions this week.  Most groups are getting close to finishing their songs, so they will be polishing them and preparing for classroom performances next week.

Third graders listened to their own singing recordings this week.  I had a short conference with each student.  They graded their own recordings, we compared our ratings, and we set a goal for them to work toward.  They also began learning their first concert song.

Fourth graders concluded their recorder unit this week.  Students seemed to really enjoy this unit.  They also began learning their first concert song.

Fifth graders completed their body percussion compositions this week.  They were very excited to perform their songs for their classmates.  They did an excellent job with this activity!  Fifth graders will begin the recorder unit next week.  All students are asked to have two recorders.  One is kept at home so they can practice there, and the other is kept at school.  If your child needs to purchase a recorder, I have a few extras.  They can bring $3.50 to the music room, and I will get them a new instrument.

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns: ecrutchfield@nssd112.org