Attention all 3rd-5th parents:
We will have a quiz next week in music on the following items:
5th grade-The Three Kings of Blues
4th grade-Thomas A. Dorsey
3rd grade-Scott Joplin
Students will given the chance to retake if they fail. I will send home a notice for them to come and do the make up if you choose to have them do it.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Black History Music Available
Songs for the black history celebration are up. Click on the podcasts link and you will see the files.
5th-The Blues
4th-All Night, All Day
3rd-will be done in class
2nd-Abiyoyo
1st-Good Morning Blues
K-Chatter with the Angels-in the recording they use "hope to join that band", but keep singing "want to join that band."
5th-The Blues
4th-All Night, All Day
3rd-will be done in class
2nd-Abiyoyo
1st-Good Morning Blues
K-Chatter with the Angels-in the recording they use "hope to join that band", but keep singing "want to join that band."
Black History Celebration
Hello,
We are doing are Black History Celebration on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 6:00pm. Each grade level will do a presentation and a song. 2nd grade will do a skit based on the book Abiyoyo. Please plan to join us that evening.
Students need to wear either a red, white, black, green, or yellow polo shirt and jeans. We will line up similar to the Winter Concert in the courtyard. Volunteers are appreciated to help keep the kids in line and make sure they behave themselves while they are waiting. Thank you for your help.
We are doing are Black History Celebration on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 6:00pm. Each grade level will do a presentation and a song. 2nd grade will do a skit based on the book Abiyoyo. Please plan to join us that evening.
Students need to wear either a red, white, black, green, or yellow polo shirt and jeans. We will line up similar to the Winter Concert in the courtyard. Volunteers are appreciated to help keep the kids in line and make sure they behave themselves while they are waiting. Thank you for your help.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Music Update: February
This month is Black History Month. We are learning about how civil rights influenced the music industry. Our grade levels are also learning about different styles of music.
5th grade is learning about the 3 Kings of Blues: B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King. We are listening to some of their songs and we have played along with one Freddie King's Sweet Home Chicago.
4th grade is learning about gospel music and Thomas A. Dorsey. Thomas A. Dorsey is considered the father of modern gospel music. We listened to examples of traditional and modern gospel music.
3rd Grade is learning about Scott Joplin and rag time music. We listened to Maple Leaf Rag and the Entertainer.
2nd Grade is doing a skit with the book Abiyoyo. We have read the story and we are adding sound effects.
1st grade is learning about the blues as well. They are learning a song called Good Morning Blues. The 1st graders have even been coming up with lyrics for their own blues songs.
Kindergarten has been learning Chatter with the Angels. We have added a variety of movement and we are style emphasizing rhythm and beat.
5th grade is learning about the 3 Kings of Blues: B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King. We are listening to some of their songs and we have played along with one Freddie King's Sweet Home Chicago.
4th grade is learning about gospel music and Thomas A. Dorsey. Thomas A. Dorsey is considered the father of modern gospel music. We listened to examples of traditional and modern gospel music.
3rd Grade is learning about Scott Joplin and rag time music. We listened to Maple Leaf Rag and the Entertainer.
2nd Grade is doing a skit with the book Abiyoyo. We have read the story and we are adding sound effects.
1st grade is learning about the blues as well. They are learning a song called Good Morning Blues. The 1st graders have even been coming up with lyrics for their own blues songs.
Kindergarten has been learning Chatter with the Angels. We have added a variety of movement and we are style emphasizing rhythm and beat.
New Link
I have added a new link. It is called www.allmusic.com. It gives information on artists of all genres. Please use this as a valuable research tool. You'll find it on the links column.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Drum Set
Good Morning,
The music department has recently acquired a drum set. It is a full size set but we need cymbals. Specifically, the high hat, ride cymbal, and crash cymbal. If you have a drum set at home that no one is using would you be willing to donate the cymbals? Please email Mr. Thomas if you'd like to donate.
The music department has recently acquired a drum set. It is a full size set but we need cymbals. Specifically, the high hat, ride cymbal, and crash cymbal. If you have a drum set at home that no one is using would you be willing to donate the cymbals? Please email Mr. Thomas if you'd like to donate.
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