As we wind our way towards Spring Break, we are finishing up units in music class.
Divisions 2, 3 and 5 are still playing the guitars and learning about chords (harmony) in music. They are learning to hear the chord changes in the background music of the songs we are playing in class and to tune in to those changes in harmony. We are still learning the basic chords on guitar, and some kids are even taking up the challenge of learning chords on keyboard or learning simple drum patterns and playing along that way! Altogether, we will play through the songs on the grade 6/7 page playlist and have a fun time with more complex and modern music in class. Ms. Karlson encourages the members of these divisions to come to music with a positive attitude and to put a good amount of effort into learning these instruments. It is more fun if you approach playing songs with a good, strong, can-do attitude.
Division 4 is finishing up their “Evolution Projects” and presenting their findings to the class through March.
Divisions 6-10 are finishing up research on various Black Musical Artists and they will also share what they have learned about these amazing contributors to modern popular music with their individual classes.
Division 11 is learning a line dance in music class through March. A video of their dance will be shared at the next online assembly.
Divisions 12 and 13 are learning djembe drumming. They will be creating rhythm patterns, songs and improvising on drums until Spring Break.
Divisions 14, 15, 16 and 17 are continuing to learn about dance, movement and articulation this month.
Divisions 17, 18 and 19 are continuing to explore high and low pitches and are working on the xylophones now. They are starting to learn to read 2 pitches on staff lines and then play them on their xylophones! They can read music! Division 16 is reading music as well! The kindergarten classes are also doing some creative and developmental movement and working on reading and playing rhythms too.