Happy New Year!
With the changing of the year comes the changing of the marking period. This marking period change means 3 things:
1. Report cards are coming soon
2. New faces in the music classroom
3. New Music to be learned
The last marking period or so in Music Class we have been learning the fundamentals of music reading and writing. This time around we are going to start using these ideas and putting them to good use on instruments!!! The students will be learning how to play certain instruments, and be able to read music at the same time. We will be focusing on Orff instruments, meaning small xylophones and hand percussion. Students will be learning how to play these instruments, and accompany songs that they know, as well as make up their own music to a song. It is going to be a fun marking period, full of music playing, as well as learning.
In the Chorus and Band World!
Chorus and Band are now in full swing to prepare for the festivals and for our concerts that are rapidly approaching. Parents, please make sure your student is practicing at home, and they know that their behavior in the chorus and band practices determines if they can be in the concert. Also note, the schedule for combined band rehearsal is in progress, and students will need to watch the schedule closely and to remember bring their instruments on the correct days.
As always, if you have questions, please feel free to contact me here at Carrie Downie. I look forward the to the rest of the year, and I hope your student is as well.
Have a Musical Day!
