Music - 1/20/23

 

Music: Week of January 15th-20th

I hope that everyone had a wonderful week. Music is always on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Best of luck on NWEA testing this month students.

Younger Grades:

In Kindergarten, students are learning about melodies going higher or lower and focusing on Sol-Mi-Do for solfege. Students are also working on maintaining steady beat.

1st-2nd Grade, students are working on Peter and the Wolf unit (censored/altered to be appropriate). This week students were introduced to the clarinet as the cat, the bassoon as grandpa, and the french horn as the wolves. Aubrie T. and Kat Lafreniere came to their class and demonstrated their brass instruments. Student had to identify whether the instrument was playing low, medium, or high; slow, medium, or fast; and whether the music was playing detached (staccato) or smooth (slur).

Older grades:

In 3rd and 4th grade, students are starting the recorder unit. We are reviewing theory and learning Sakura this week. This week was note name review. Students will need to have their recorders by January 30th in a plastic bag with their names in sharpie. If you need to purchase a recorder Cameron's Music very nearby and supply recorders. 

I also have a website you can purchase the recorder for under $4.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lyons-Soprano-Recorder-Transparent-Blue/24680024

If you would like your child to wear a mask while playing you can purchase this mask or make a similar mask for your child.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Protec-Face-Mask-for-Wind-Instruments-Size-Small/266824674 

Here are the letters in both Spanish and English:

Spanish https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bZFdPYHaNIXJp5Tt2IKRB_zICNCdPegJ/view?usp=share_link English https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IIwbofH6TEdaN9ZwCJOkfy_7osyoS1iJ/view?usp=share_link

In 5th-6th grade, we are working I-IV-V chords and reviewing note names. Students learned about the different between jazz band, big band, and bebop.

In 7th-8th grade, we are continuing working on time periods/genres of music. Students will be finding a protest song of their choice about an appropriate topic of their choice. Students are reviewing 1940s-1950s and completing their quiz.

If your child did not attend that day they will need to sing the concert selections for me to obtain a grade for the concert.

I highly recommend students take advantage of our musicplayonline.com subscription. The student code is c211732.

Band Schedule:
There will be a new band calendar for the second half of the school year. I will be posting the calendar next week.

Here are photos from the band party for families to enjoy. Students decorating their instruments for an instrument fashion show! The winner of the fashion show was Kate.

School Board Performance Video Censored
Here is a google drive link to the school board performance for any families that would like a copy.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1klBCLn1iYh9ArJ5quqQI01xjdVSZyaAV/view?usp=share_link

Advanced Band Schedule
Monday: 7:30am-8:10am (Advanced Band)
Wednesday 3:45-4:45pm (Advanced Band)
Friday: Class during school.

Beginning Band Schedule
Wednesday: 4:45-5:45pm (Beginning Band)
Friday: Class during school.

Purchase Guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WZkCp7edNKEmShlMnR5d2XeNiU2GkE6PZ2Lnd8BDM2k/edit

Band Families please join Remind:

Class Name: Branch Line Band
Class Code: d4f2ee7

This can help me notify you of any cancelled rehearsals due to half days or illness. It can also notify you of volunteer opportunities.

Band will be inside Jenn's room, she is the 5th and 6th grade teacher.
We are using Essential Elements Book 1 this year.

Have a wonderful week,
Miss Cassie Barger
cassieb@branchlineschool.org.