Kindergarten, Gr 1 and 2
In the music room we like to learn about different composers and styles of music. Here is a good website you can explore to learn about some of our favorite composers like Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
(Hint: In this website if you click on the words, the computer will read them for you.)
Here are some questions you can try to answer after looking at this website.(Hint: In this website if you click on the words, the computer will read them for you.)
- How many works of music did Mozart write in his life?
- What happens to the toys in Tchaikovsky's the Nutcracker?
All Grades
Here is a song by the Piano Guys called Cello Wars to help celebrate Star Wars Day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgAlQuqzl8o
Stay tuned for a Mother's Day Song that I will post later this week!
This week, try to get up and move to these awesome rhythms. Try to find two sticks or some other objects to tap together as you learn this routine. Maybe ask a family member to join you. Have fun!! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qti8j5xKqSQ&list=PLfs0pyTEUYIVQFZ7jsduCx-livllTjYfi
Grades 3 - 4
Learn more about the instruments of the orchestra.
Explore the SFS kids website a little closer. http://sfskids.org/
- Go in and click on Discover
- Click on Let's Start
- Click the Instruments bubble and read the information
- Click Instrument Families and pick one family to learn more about.
Answer the following questions.
- What are the four instrument families?
- What instrument family did you chose to explore?
-What instruments make up that family?
-Which of those instruments is your favorite?
- Describe the instrument and the sound it makes.
- Sketch a picture of the instrument.
