Hello everyone!
It is the end of the 1st marking period, and it certainly did go fast. Here is a quick update as to where everyone is:

8th grade:
We are continuing our study of opera. So far we have discussed Monteverdi as well as Mozart. Our next two composers of interest are Verdi and Wagner. We will learn about their lives as well as their music. The students will be quizzed on their knowledge of basic opera terminology as well as their knowledge of these 4 composers. We will also continue our study of pitches and rhythms.

7th grade:
We are continuing our study of musical theater. So far we have completed the beginnings of musicals up through Showboat. We will learn about some of the big name musicals, as well as about some of the performers, and creators of the shows. We will also continue our study of pitches and rhythms.

6th grade:
We are beginning our unit on patriotic music. Students will study various patriotic songs, and gain an understanding of how they are written and why they are written. All students will be required to learn all the words to the first verse of the Star Spangled Banner. The students will not only learn the words of the song, but also it's history. We will also continue our study of pitches and rhythms.

5th grade:
The 5th grade is starting to dig into the world of musical notation. Many of the students are already familiar with the basics, but we will get more practice reading and writing music this marking period. We have begun our exploration of notes through their next piece, Dancing Snowflakes. This song will have a vocal line as well as 4 instrumental parts to accompany the piece. We will be doing orders for anyone who needs recorders in this upcoming marking period.

4th grade:
The 4th is also continuing their study of music notation. We have studying the notation of The Colors of Autumn. This song helped introduced the idea of 6/8 time signature. This song will have one vocal line with 3-4 instrumental parts to accompany. We will be doing orders for anyone who needs a recorder in this upcoming marking period.

3rd grade:
We have begun our music for the Holiday Concert (December 18th). They will be performing one "crazy carol" as well as a song about Kwanzaa. We have also been working on notation.

2nd grade:
We have begun our music for the Holidy Concert (December 18th). They will be performing one "crazy carol" as well as a song about Santa Claus. We have also been working on notation.

1st grade:
We have begun our music for the Holiday Concert (December 18th). They will be performing the song "We 3 Kings" as well as a Hanukah song, and one standard carol. We have also been working on aural recognition of rhythms as well as various movement activities.

Kindergarten:
We have begun our music for the Holiday Concert (December 18th). They will be performing the following songs "Christmas ABC's", "Welcome to this House", and "Jingle Bells." We have also been working on aural recognition of rhythms as well as various movement activities.