The past two weeks have been rhythm-reading focused. Most grades are experiencing multiple ways of reading, playing and dancing to their new rhythms. Kindergarten and first grade are reading short and long notes like ta and ti-ti. The third and fourth grade have added half notes, sixteenth notes, all kinds of rests, and are into composing rhythms. The second graders even made an ABA performance of a rhythm and march to share with their classmates. And what's up next for the second grade? They are going to be learning music for their 2nd Grade Music Program...Novemeber 18th will be here before we know it! Their program will be at 6:30 pm, and they will be showcasing the things they have learned since their last program in Kindergarten.
Scarves, feathers, rainbow ribbons and giant fabric pieces have been flying around my room! The 5th graders have been launched into their new project. They have been learning about the form called Rondo, and are now making a dance that shows the form. They will be performing in the next week and a half. I can't wait to see what their creative minds have come up with now! They always manage to surprise me.
The Chorus, The Chorus...How I Love Thee! A very talented bunch of kiddos have signed up to be a part of the chorus, and I am sure they will be wowing their audience in December. How's singing in 4 parts? Is that a challenge? Not for these kids! They were singing in 4-part canon in their third rehearsal. Mixed. For those of you who don't realize...that's a pretty neat trick! We will have to show that off at our first concert!
The Orff Ensemble loved creating their rhythm composition on the SMART board in the music room. In small groups, they created a measure of music to be played as part of a larger performance at the December concert. It should be quite an accomplishment! They have also begun orchestrating their songs "Little Bit" and "Viva la Musica." It does my soul good to see how ready they are to add their creative ideas to our compositions!
So here's to October! A great time for digging into the tricky music, and accomplishing lots of great learning! Thanks for stopping in!
