Videos in Music Class?

This week in music students have been reviewing musical concepts by actively participating in music making! I use many videos downloaded from youtube to enhance and engage your students throughout music class. Here is a look at what we are exploring!

Kindergarten and First Grade:

We explored moving like dinosaurs and learned about marching! We also played rhythm sticks and hand drums to this awesome tune by Laurie Berkner. Check out her stuff on iTunes!

Second Grade:

We are already preparing for our play , "Let's Sing America!" on Thursday October 24th, in the Cafeteria! Stay tuned for more info and an invite from their classroom teachers!

Third Grade:

We are reviewing and memorizing the notes on the staff to get ready to play recorder. Don't forget to order yours! Here's a little ditty to help you remember your treble clef notes!

Fourth Grade:

We reviewed eighth, quarter, and rests with this fun video by playing along with rhythm instruments! We will be hearing music by John Williams (the composer for Star Wars) at our field trip in October to the Orchestra! 

Fifth Grade:

We are learning how to sing in harmony. Our first step was to learn how to sing "My Paddles Keen and Bright" and learn instrument parts to the song. We had fun canoeing around the classroom and showing off our singing skills. Fifth graders can sing!