Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Music 5/19/2023

 

Music: Week of May 15th-19th

I  hope that everyone had a wonderful week. Music is always on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 

I have had some difficulties getting a location for the Spring Concert and have reached out to four locations. If anyone has suggestions please email me cassieb@branchlineschool.org.

Younger Grades:

In Kindergarten, were taking their end of year test. Students were also working on their concert piece Space Worms and playing instruments to music stories.

1st-2nd Grade, students were taking their end of year test. Students were also working on their concert piece Shake It.

In 3rd and 4th grade, we were taking their end of year test. We reviewed the concept of sharps vs. flats. What are sharps and flats how do they work? Students had to solve the boomwhackers on their own.

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, students were taking their end of year test. We will be moving on the Japan unit after this Australian unit.

In 7th-8th grade, students are finishing their end of year test as well as their ukuleles. Students were working on Sweet Home Alabama.. Students just learned about the D and G chord this week. Students are sounding fantastic on their ukuleles.

If anyone has an extra tuner they can donate or wants to purchase a clip on tuner to help students tune their instruments here is a link to purchase one:

https://www.amazon.com/Snark-SN5X-Guitar-Violin-Current/dp/B01H74YV56/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=guitar+tuner&qid=1682090342&sr=8-5

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

Band:

If your child is in band, make sure to come to Wednesday rehearsals.

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.

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