The 5th grade chorus at JFK recently submitted pop songs for their big end of the year spring chorus concert! In order to be considered students had to submit lyrics and the song had to be approved by a parent. From those choices I narrowed it down to the top 7! Voting will occur tomorrow and next Wednesday during general music.
Feel free to take a sneak peek!
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4tBUdyDwAF9YgA8BfEPuF1uT3s6tPCXW
*Disclaimer - Please monitor you children when using YouTube. While the following videos were screened, I have no control over comments or ads that may show up while watching.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Bravo!
Bravo to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
choruses! Their hard work and enthusiasm really brought their music to life
in last month’s concerts! I’m excited to introduce their new spring concert
music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axuwt1H3r3A#t=28
JFK 5th Cups
What does Mrs. Mac look for when selecting music? First and
foremost, the music must be appropriate in terms of subject matter but also
appropriate developmentally for their voices. While I too love pop music, much
of this music is not designed with young voices in mind. From there, I have
five other qualifications.
1. Round and/or
partner song – Great way to introduce students to singing in harmony!
2. Music from
another country – Teaches students to appreciate and accept different kinds of
music and, in turn, other people and traditions!
3. Pop song –
Kids love them! And helps students personally relate to music and chorus.
4. At least one fast and one slow song
– Both tempos teach different skills needed in music and singing.
5. Opportunities
for solos – Gives students an opportunity to shine and build confidence!
Picking music that
the students will love but will also help them grow as people and musicians is
extremely important to me!
4th Grade: Recorders were
sent home in January
along
with a green letter introducing RECORDER KARATE. Please make sure recorders are
consistently put in backpacks after practicing. Your support in encouraging
your children to practice a minimum of 5 times a week, 10 minutes each time is
crucial. Come June you will be amazed at what they can do!
5th Grade (JFK): Friday, January
24th students were introduced to RECORDER OLYMPICS. A yellow letter
was sent home explaining this program. Recorder Olympics is very similar to
Recorder Karate but incorporates more challenging music including music they
will be performing in April with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. More
information regarding this field trip will be sent home in March.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Concert Correction!
Friday, January 17th 4th and 5th grade concerts are at 9:00 (4th grade parents) and 9:45 (5th grade parents.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Important Upcoming Dates!
Parmenter Show n' Tell: Monday, 1/13 for Mrs. Mac's music classes only
Parmenter 3rd and 4th Winter Chorus Concerts: Tuesday, 1/14 9:00 (3rd grade parents) 9:45 (4th grade parents)
JFK 3rd Grade Winter Chorus Concert: Wednesday, 1/15 2:00
JFK 4th and 5th Winter Chorus Concerts: Friday, 1/17 8:45 (4th grade parents) 9:30 (5th grade parents)
*Reminder students should dress up!*
Busy week! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Parmenter 3rd and 4th Winter Chorus Concerts: Tuesday, 1/14 9:00 (3rd grade parents) 9:45 (4th grade parents)
JFK 3rd Grade Winter Chorus Concert: Wednesday, 1/15 2:00
JFK 4th and 5th Winter Chorus Concerts: Friday, 1/17 8:45 (4th grade parents) 9:30 (5th grade parents)
*Reminder students should dress up!*
Busy week! Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Monday, January 6, 2014
4th Grade Parmenter MixCraft
Parmenter 4th grade projects! Check them out!
What is MixCraft?
Mixcraft 6 is a powerful music production and multi-track recording workstation that comes packed with thousands of music loops and dozens of audio effects and virtual instruments. Mixcraft 6 music recording software enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with MIDI and virtual instruments, add effects, score and edit video, and mix and master your tracks to create polished, professional compositions. This program is only for PCs but very similar to GarageBand for Macs.
What were the students' objectives?
*4th: We can perform an 8 measure piece on the recorder using the notes B and A.
*4th: We can record, arrange, and evaluate using the program MixCraft.
4th Grade:
Mrs. Murphy's Class:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w7tkvbfcqmypbk0/OISWxkCdvg
Mr. Tighe's Class:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g0ctg2olom6qld4/C5BdIy0_kk
Ms. Christ's Class:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kil09vxiull3jf9/CxTC4MqcXS
Friday, January 3, 2014
December Celebrity Singers and January Musician of the Month!
December Celebrity Singers!!!
3rd JFK
3rd Parmenter
4th Parmenter
4th JFK
5th JFK (Also pajama day:)
January Musicians of the Month come from...
CHINA!
As China celebrates their New Year this month, we will be celebrating music from China. This year, we will look at the Chinese instrument, the pipa, along with China's pipa virtuoso, Wu Man. Wu Man resides in Boston and plays frequently with a previous musician of the month, Yo-Yo Ma.
Wu Man is the best known Chinese classical and folk pipa player but is also known for bridging Chinese music to other genres as well. She has even played an electric pipa! Special thanks to a JFK dad, Mr. Tarantola for completing my survey and recommending this outstanding musician!
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