Music Room Update

Grade 1 and 2

The grade ones and twos just had their Winter concerts last week. They were incredible. The students practiced so hard and were super excited to share this with their families and friends. Thanks for coming out and showing your support. They made me very proud and I feel very fortunate to teach such wonderful and talented children!!

Grade 3 and 4

The grade threes and fours have been learning about our 'composer of the month' Tchaikovsky. We have been studying music from 'The Nutcracker' and learning about form and using body percussion and movements to figure out how the music is organized. We have been learning about different instruments of the orchestra including the clarinet, trumpet and french horn. We have also been playing the Boomwhackers to some favorite seasonal songs.

Kindergarten

The kindergarten students have also been listening to music from 'the Nutcracker' by Tchaikovsky. They have continued to explore the beat and learning about body percussion to show how the music is organized. They learned about a new instrument called the celesta and are beginning to learn about other instruments of the orchestra. They have also continued to play non-pitched instruments (hand drums, tick-tock blocks, etc.) to help develop their understanding of basic rhythms and literacy skills. We learned the song 'Time for Toys' and also played a fun game called 'Jack-in-the-Box'.

What's up in the Music Room?

The Grade 1 and 2 classes have been working very hard preparing for their upcoming winter concert. They are performing the musical Toys: The Night They Come Alive. The grade 2 concert will be on Dec.10th and the the grade 1 concert will be on Dec. 12. The students have been learning songs, actions and dances, and some have been learning instrument parts and the actors have been learning their lines.

Our Remembrance Day assembly this year was lead by our Grade 4 students, including the grade 4 choir. They did an amazing job! In the music room they have been learning a piece of music called Autumn Wind which incorporates poetry, movement, sound effects (using non-pitched instruments such as the woodblock, hand drum or guiro), melody and an ostinato (repeated musical phrase) using the barred instruments.

The kindergarten classes have continued to explore beat, rhythm and different non-pitched instruments including the maracas, woodblocks, tambourines and hand drums. We have been learning about volume and how we can play and sing quietly and loudly and how the tempo can change from slow to fast.

The grade 3s have been learning about improvisation and different rhythmic patterns. They have been using many of the barred instruments and improving their technique. They have also been working on developing their singing skills. Some of our favorite musical pieces include Down at the Baker's Shop and  Hilly and Gully Rider, as well as performing different rhythms and movements using the rhythm sticks.

The Grade 3 and 4 students have also has the opportunity to play the Boomwhackers to songs related to Halloween. It was a lot of fun!


“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato 

What's up in Music? 🎵

🎵  Kindergarten - We have been having lots of fun in the music room. We have been learning some fun songs, games, and poems related to the fall and Halloween. We have been using different kinds of voices (loud, soft, high, low, fast, slow) and we have started learning how to play the barred instruments! Some of our favorite songs include the 'Eency Weency Spider', 'Big Black Cats' and 'Hickory Dickory Dock'!

🎵  Grade 1 - We have been learning about beat and rhythm (ta, ti-ti, tika-tika and rest) We have been learning lots of fun songs, games and poems related to the fall and Halloween including 'Witches Brew' and '5 Little Pumpkins'. We are learning to play lots of instruments including the xylophones and glockenspiels. We have also begun learning our songs for our Winter Concert which will be on Dec. 12.

🎵  Grade 2 - We have continued to learn about beat, rhythm and pitch. We have also been learning some fun songs, games and poems including 'Charlie over the Ocean' and 'Trick of Treat'. We have started playing the barred instruments and have begun learning songs for our Winter Concert which will be on Dec. 10. We are working on developing our singing voices.

🎵  Grade 3 - We have been learning about the famous composer J.S. Bach and listening to his music. We have continued rhythmic notation, being music detectives and learning about form. We have been playing lots of instruments including the xylophones, metallophones and glockenspiels. We have also been introduced to the Boomwhackers! So much fun! The grade 3 students have also been busy preparing for their Halloween assembly which will be on Oct. 31 at 9am and 1pm. Can't wait!

🎵  Grade 4 - We have been learning about the famous Baroque composer J.S. Bach and listening to his compositions. We have continued rhythmic notation, learning about form and working on our singing technique. We have been learning some fun songs/poems including 'Only in October', 'Get Down' and 'Bubblegum' which include instrumental parts and ostinato parts. The grade 4 students have also begun to learn a song in preparation for their Remembrance Assembly on Nov. 8 at 10:30am.

🎵  Grade 4 choir - The choir performed for the Board of Trustees on Oct. 22. The choir did a wonderful job and really represented Saddle Ridge School well. Thank you choir members for your hard work and dedication. Our choir will be singing at the Remembrance Day Assembly on Nov. 8 at 10:30am.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato 

Music update October 7, 2019

The Saddle Ridge Grade 4 choir have begun their practices. We are very excited about that! 

Kindergarten and Grade 1 music - The students have been learning about the season of Autumn through songs, movement and poems. We love our poem 'Two Little Apples' and moving to the songs 'Slippery Fish' and 'Let's Play a Statue Game'. We have continued to explore beat and have learned about the woodblock and tambourine! So much fun!

Grade 2-4 music - The students have been learning/reviewing rhythm and notation  (ta, ti-ti and rest). We have begun to explore some instruments in the music room including the xylophones, metallophones and glockenspiels. We are learning about form and how music is organized. We have also learned more about one of our favorite composers, Vivaldi, and his famous composition called 'The Four Seasons'. 

Grade 1-4 music
The past couple of weeks in music we have been learning about beat, rhythm and have discussed other concepts such as pitch, tempo and volume. We have also talked about how music can make us feel. We have learned about the musical groups 'The Piano Guys' and 'Simply Three' and are working on becoming "music detectives" when listening to various genres of music. We have played some instruments such as the rainstick and have also begun to learn the Terry Fox Song for our upcoming assembly and Terry Fox Run on September 27.

Kindergarten music
The students have just begun music class this past week in the music room. We are learning all about the routines and expectations in the music room and we have had lots of fun playing musical games and learning about beat.

Please check back weekly for music updates!! 🎶

Welcome to Music at Saddle Ridge School! 🎵