Mrs. Sack's class dances!

Today during Music class, we decided we needed to DANCE!  I put on "Just Dance" videos from YouTube and we have a blast.  Here are pictures of the students doing the moves for "Eye Of The Tiger."  Enjoy!

Loud/Soft using a dial - Ms. Hebert's class

Often times, students use the words "low" and "high" when they really mean "soft" and " loud."  It is no surprise; we all often say to turn the volume "down low" or "up high."  Students in Ms. Hebert's class experimented with the idea of saying loud/soft while using a huge "dial" on the board to represent their thoughts.  They chose a short song for us to sing and then we all had to follow the dial as they moved it, making our singing louder or softer as necessary to match the dial.  It was a lot of fun!

Loud/Soft Movement - Worden & Simon

Students move to show the differences they hear in the music.

Marching for loud and tip-toeing for quiet.

 

Rock Passing Game - Mrs. Sack's class

Students in Mrs. Sack's class learned a song and game about passing "rocks" (really, beanbags).  The song comes from Africa, and you'll hear them singing in an African language called Akan.  If they do the movements right, you will see them move the beanbags around the circle like a machine.

 

 

Celebrating another kind of Music in Action

On days when you have Music Class, I will try to take pictures of students who wear something musical or purple (my favorite color).  I'll try to post as often as I can!

(L to R) Caylie and Nadia are wearing a bit of purple, Avelina is wearing a Jonas Brothers shirt, and Alexzandra and Liliah are wearing a touch of purple as well.

(L to R) Hannah, Brynn, Collin, and Katlyn are all wearing something with just a touch of purple.  You have to check out their shoes!

Birthday Buddies!

Happy Birthday to my birthday buddy, Natalie.  We share the same birthday, which happens to be  Sept. 16!

Music in ACTION!

Tell everyone how you have used Music outside of Music Class!  Just ask Mrs. Bina for a paper and let her know!  It will make its way onto the wall.

Rhythm Reading and Writing - Mrs. Hendricks' Class

Mrs. Hendricks' class has been working on reading rhythms.  Today we took it a step further and wrote our own rhythms.  We read our own, we read each other's, and we played everyone's work on the rhythm sticks.  Tomorrow we hope to add more instruments!

Working on writing those notes.

Almost done!

Practicing reading his rhythm.

Taking turns reading a friend's rhythm.

Working together.

Reading rhythms!

SPRING SING

SPRING SING

 

for the classes of Ms. Simon, Ms. Alt,

 Ms. Zastrow, Ms. Wakeman,

 Ms. Bahl, Mr. Bagurdes,

Ms. Benedict, Ms. Huebner,

and Ms. Leighton

 

THIS Friday, May 3

9:30 a.m.

AND

2:00 p.m.

 

We hope you can join us!



"Plant a Tree" with Team Inspire

Students from Team Inspire are practicing a song for Earth Week called "Plant a Tree". Our movements go along with the words, and we can have lots of fun singing and moving with the song!

Mad Pad with Mrs. Zitzke's class - part two

Here is Part 2 of Mrs. Zitzke's class and their Mad Pad creations!

 

 

 

Halana

 

Josh

 

Karla

 

Killian

 

Kylee

 

Lucas

 

Mckenzie

 

Midori

 

Mya

 

Nujai

 

Remy

 

Skylar

 

Taj

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mad Pad with Mrs. Zitzke's Class - part one

Here are the compositions from Mrs. Zitzke's class using the Mad Pad app. These are the first fourteen in alphabetical order by first name. Enjoy! 

 

 

 Adam

 

 

 Alex

 

 

 Alyssa

 

 

 Andrew

 

 

Autumn

 

 Bruce

 

 

 Catherine

 

 

 Cierra

 

 

 Dayne

 

 

 Dominic

 

 

 Emily

 

Felicity

 

 

 

 Gabriel

 

 

Grace

Student opinions about last week's concert

We did some reflection and some opinion writing about last week's concert in which the 4th and 5th grade classes performed.  Students were asked about their favorite song from the concert and to explain why it was their favorite.  I think we got some really great ideas!



Opinion piece from a performer in the concert - Alejandro. 



Another opinion from a performer - Angelina.



Opinion piece from another performer - Emily.

Opinion piece from an audience member - Tammy.

A Concert From the Director's Point of View

Ever wonder what it's like to be the director of a concert? Well, let me tell you. It's mostly fun, mixed with a bit of frustration, nerves, and sweat. Yes. Directing a concert can get very sweaty!

Today's concert was no exception, but I must say it was more fun than usual. Maybe because we picked really fun and col songs to sing. Maybe it's because the students had smiles on their faces as they were singing. Maybe it's because of the awesome dancing that happened during "Sir Duke." I can't put my finger on it, but I really enjoyed myself and I hope you did, too.

Since I was busy directing and playing, I wasn't able to take pictures during the program.  I'm hoping the 4th and 5th grade teachers will share some of their great photos with me so I can add them to my blog, too.  Check back for updates on that!

The concert set up - just the stage - waiting for the students to arrive.

The audience begins to arrive and waits patiently for the program to begin.

Just a picture of what I organize for the the concert - I have things ready to go for each song.

Ah, the piano - with all the music needed for today's concert.