Hello Singing Music Students, It has been a long time since we have been able to sing together. Today I thought I would post some singing activities for you to enjoy! First, let’s sing about “Why We Sing”. Primaries know this song from Primary Days of Music and can sing along. Intermediates can join in by reading the sheet music and lyrics. Next, here is an old favourite we know called “A Pizza Hut“. A perfect song to sing while you order Skip the Dishes. 😀 Next, have some fun with these melody exercises and games. Primaries click here. Intermediates click here. Lastly, did you know our Parkcrest student teacher…

Hello Excellent Music Students, SO EXCITING! Did you remember that our second live performance of the year was going to be the Vancouver Opera visiting our school to perform the indigenous story “Flight of the Hummingbird”? Well guess what?! They are presenting their performance through live streaming for all schools. I know that many Parkcrest staff are watching the performance and I hope that many students will watch the performance as well. Click on the video below for a synopsis of the story:  Now click on the video below to watch the performance:  Afterwards try this Flight of the Hummingbird dance activity and invite your younger siblings to join…

Hello Accomplished Music Students, Thank-you to those of you that have been able to complete music assignments during this time of distance learning.  Today I thought I would encourage the rest of you to complete some music learning during your flex time, by sharing examples of student work (with permission). I am so impressed by Parkcrest students! Here are a few examples to share: 1. Abigail Santos in Div. 8 created her own song and sent it to me through email. Click below to hear a sample from her song “Rainbow ‘Cross the Sky”.  2. Candi Lee in Div. 2 printed out the sheet music posted for the song “Hymn to Freedom”.…

Hello Incredible Music Students, Did you know that today, is a very special day for TWO reasons? Today, all across Canada, is an important day called Music Monday. Music Monday happens every year on the first Monday of May. It is a time where music students all across Canada learn the same song. This year the song is called Hymn to Freedom (click to hear the song).  Can you learn the tune and sing along? Here is the Hymn to Freedom Sheet Music if you would like to play along too! I would love for you to record yourself singing or playing the song and send it to my email: liz.vaesen@burnabyschools.ca…