5th GRADE – we have been composing songs to accompany children’s literature.  Below is rap song composed by Mrs. Barton’s class.  Next week we will dramatize the children’s stories and create a “mini” musical to perform in class!

4th GRADE – Recently we learned “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and discuss its origins in 1930’s Africa.  We added a dance and non-pitched percussion parts to the performance as well.

3rd GRADE – We have been performing several folk songs and play party games from different cultures this year.  Each one has been a vehicle to learn about a different musical element: melody, verse form, rhythm review.

2nd GRADE – We are preparing for our upcoming musical on Oct. 4 at the PTA meeting.  This year’s show is called “It’s Showtime.”  The music is a lot of fun and we are having a great time learning the songs and our choreography.

1st GRADE – Performing steady beat on our own can be a challenge, but these 1st graders are doing great!!!!  We have used several different instrument rotation games to practice and develop our steady beat.

KINDERGARTEN – In just the first month of school we have learned how to echo, copycat/mirror movements, imitate the steady heartbeat of the teacher, and find our proper singing voices.  We even had our first visit from Chompy (Mr. G’s puppet helper 🙂  )