This Week in Music...

This week in music...

Kindergarten reviewed some songs and games that we have been working on, including Bow Wow Wow and Engine Engine Number 9.  In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, we also danced with scarves to some Irish/Celtic jigs, reels, and soothing music.

First and second grade started with our special song, Tony Chestnut, then we played a game to Farmer in the Dell.  We did a fun St. Patrick's Day inspired rhythm worksheet!  Students did a great job remembering their ta's and titi's.

Third grade reviewed #3, #4, and #5, and we worked more on #6 and #7.  After we get back from Spring Break, there will be a small playing test on number #5, and then the next week on #7.  Students are doing a great job reading their music and playing the recorder!  Please encourage them to keep on practicing!  They sound great!

Fifth and sixth grade students have finished learning all three body percussion parts to We Will Rock You, and it sounds pretty good!  This week, they started creating their own body percussion to either a school-appropriate song of their choice, or just three parts that sound cool together!  I am looking forward to seeing what they have created!

Band students are still working on their music for their concert, which is on May 4th.  First-year students should be working on Centurion measures 1-21, and students in Red Band should be focusing the most of Distant Horizons.  Students are welcomed to go onto jwpepper.com to listen to each tune to help prepare them for rehearsal!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me!  Have a GREAT weekend!