This week in music...

 In music class, we have been learning songs and poems related to fall and Halloween. Some of our favorites include; 'Autumn Leaves', 'Fly Little Bat', and 'Big Black Cats'. We also played musical games related to tempo (how fast or slow the beat can go).

The grade 4s have been learning songs for their virtual Remembrance Day assembly which will be shown to our classes on November 10th. 

We have also been learning about beat and rhythm and learning that music is made up of short sounds, longs sounds, and rests (quarter notes - ta, eighth notes - ti-ti, half notes- ta-a, etc.)  

The grade 3s and 4s have been learning how to read and understand musical symbols including note values, rests, dynamics (volume) and phrases through a piece of music called 'WHO'.

In music class, we have been learning various musical games involving body percussion (clapping, stomping, jumping, patting, etc.) and keeping a steady beat. 

We are exploring songs and poems related to Autumn. We also discussed things we are thankful for and learned the song "If You're Thankful and You Know It".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ythm2JGEhAE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyJIfdA71Lc

The grade 3 and 4 students have been learning about what a round is in music and that a repeating phrase or pattern in music is called an ostinato.

https://musicplayonline.com/?s=thanksgivingunit1&meter_stat=

This week during music and gym, the students will be participating in our annual Terry Fox Run! We will be using the soccer field and the compound area. In music, we have been learning a Terry Fox song and cheer to show our support and enthusiasm. 

T-E-R-R-Y       F-O-X......Let's Run!

Welcome to Music at Saddle Ridge School

 

Hi I am Mrs. MacEachern and I will be your music teacher again this school year! I am very excited to be back at school and working with all of the students in Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4. 

We are going to have a lot of fun in music class by listening to various styles of music, watching videos of different musicians, learning body percussion, doing movement, learning about the orchestra and all of the instruments, learning how to read and write music, etc. 🎵🎶

A lot of our music learning will be done outside this year, so please make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. Bring a hat or sunglasses if sunny, gloves, a jacket, a hat if it gets cool. 

My music blog will be updated a couple of times a month to share what we have been doing in music class and to share some fun/interesting links. I am looking forward to a wonderful, musical year! 😀

 

Music Activities - June 22, 2020

All Grades

Well we did it! We made it to the end of the school year, and what a year it has been! This is your last week of online learning and Google meetings. I am very proud of all of the students at Saddle Ridge School and was so happy to be your music teacher. I hope you all have a great summer! 

Here is a list again of some of my favorite music websites/resources you can continue to check out...

- MusicPlay https://musicplayonline.com/
- DSO Kids (listen + learn) https://www.mydso.com/dso-kids/learn-and-listen/instruments
- Classics For Kids https://www.classicsforkids.com/
- SFS Kids http://www.sfskids.org/

This week perhaps you can find some to time to reflect and think back on this school year. You can draw pictures, write a poem or song, create a collage, write about what you learned or find someone to share some of your favorite memories with. 💜

Canada Day is July 1st. Here are a few tasks related to Canada Day.

This rhythm sort activity is from the MusicPlay website. 

1. Read the word or words.

2. Clap how many syllables there are.

3. Find the matching rhythm.

Example : Lake Erie  would be ta   ti-ti

Here is a song called Canada in my Pocket, which tells us about the significance of the symbols on Canadian coins. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnZlAOSEmYQ

And of course, this is our national anthem (just click on the link below and scroll down for the video)

https://musicplayonline.com/?s=oh+canada&meter_stat=

Happy Canada Day and 

Happy Summer!

Father's Day

Father's Day is coming up in a couple of days. 

It is this Sunday, June 21st. 

Here are a few songs dedicated to all the wonderful fathers/stepfathers/grandfathers/uncles out there! 

On Father's Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbJHLntUW_o

I Love My Daddy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm4jDxUqQgg

I Love You Daddy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DvzMxn3c2s

A Song for Dad

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v34AMLYNZa0

                         

If you want to do a small art project for a special person in your life for Father's Day, here is an idea from Art for Kids Hub.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXQK-TNatcE

Music Activities - June 15, 2020

All Grades

Here are some listening activities you can try at home that are related to music. You can pick and choose some of the activities to try, as there are several. 

https://musicplayonline.com/listening/

Here is a nice read aloud called The Dot. An inspirational book to find the artist within. 

https://safeyoutube.net/w/Al7G

This is a great song to sing as we continue our virtual SuperHero Sports Day this week. 

You're a Star!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4gElrKmXWo

If you want to learn how to draw some Super Heroes, check out 
Art for Kids Hub on YouTube. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2PLLMY3qI4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngz2vfk2n1Q

Stayed tuned for some Father's Day songs later this week...  Father's Day is June 21st.