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Music Notes
Announcements from the Lower School Music Department
November, 2015
Assessment:
Evaluation:
Music Grades
Notes de Musique
All 1st – 5th Grade students will receive their first music
grades of the year on their Quarter 1 Report Cards.
These grades are a result of careful observation of the
following skills:
Les élèves des grades 1-5 recevront leurs premières notes
de l’année en musique sur leurs bulletins du 1er Quarter. Ces
notes sont le résultat d’une observation attentive des
aptitudes suivantes :
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Beat/rhythm identification: Can the student
identify the beat and the rhythm in familiar music?
Beat/rhythm demonstration: Can the student
show the difference between beat and rhythm by
clapping along with a familiar song?
Rhythm recognition: Can the student recognize
familiar and unfamiliar rhythms when reading
notes and rests?
Rhythm reading: Can the student clap familiar
and unfamiliar rhythms by reading the notes and
rests on the screen?
A grade of “A” indicates that a student has consistently
and independently demonstrated mastery of these
expectations as observed in class. A grade of “B”
indicates that a student demonstrates understanding of
most of the required concepts, and is working towards
mastery. A grade of “C” indicates that a student
understands some concepts, and is working towards
demonstrating them confidently and consistently. A
Grade of “D” indicates that a student demonstrates a
limited degree of understanding, and is working
towards developing basic skills in all areas.
Thank-you for all you do to support your child’s
learning in every subject area! Here’s to a great second
quarter!
Important Dates:
Upcoming Concerts
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L’identification du tempo/rythme : l’élève est-il
capable d’identifier le tempo et le rythme dans une
musique familière ?
La démonstration du tempo/rythme ; l’élève est-il
capable de montrer la différence entre le tempo et le
rythme en tapant des mains au son d’une musique
familière ?
La reconnaissance du rythme : l’élève est-il capable
de reconnaitre des rythmes connus et inconnus lors de
la lecture des figures de notes et de silences ?
La lecture du rythme : l’élève est-il capable de taper
des rythmes connus et inconnus dans les mains tout en
lisant les figures de notes et de silences sur l’écran ?
Une note alphabétique "A" indique que l’élève démontre,
de façon cohérente et indépendante, une maitrise de ces
compétences. "B" indique que l’élève démontre une
compréhension de la plupart des compétences requises et
travaille en vue de les maitriser."C" indique que l’élève
comprend certaines aptitudes et travaille en vue de les
démontrer de façon cohérente et en toute confiance. "D"
indique que l’élève démontre une compréhension limitée et
travaille afin de développer des aptitudes de base dans tous
les domaines.
Merci pour tous les efforts que vous déployez pour soutenir
votre enfant.
Dates Importantes:
Prochains Concerts
All 4th and 5th Grade students will be performing in our winter concert on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6:30 pm. 4th and 5th Grade students are asked to meet in the music room at 6:00pm, wearing black pants and a brightly colored shirt. Tous les élèves des grades 4 et 5 vont participer au concert
d’hiver, le jeudi 10 décembre 2015 à 18h30. Les élèves
des grades 4 et 5 devront se rencontrer dans la salle de
musique à 18h00 et porter des pantalons noirs et des
chemises de couleur vive.
This concert is an important part of our regular music program and all students are required to attend. Please mark your calendars and get ready for a fabulous show! Ce concert est une partie importante de notre programme de
musique et tous les élèves sont donc tenus d’y assister.
Veuillez noter la date de cet évènement sur vos calendriers et
préparez-vous à un fabuleux spectacle !
Learning Focus:
Repertoire:
Pitch Music and Literature This month we are beginning our study of pitch. We are learning how to m ake and recognize high and low sounds. W e are also learning about the difference between our speaking voices and our singing voices. We are using a Native American folk tale called “How Chipmunk Got His Strips” to help us hear and experience the difference between our high and low voices. Ask your child to say, “The sun is going to rise! Ooh!” using a chipmunk voice, and “The sun will not come up! Humph!” using a bear voice, and then ask which voice is high and which voice is low. W e will be playing singing games like “Bake a Cake,” “Good King Leopold,” and “Helicopter Pilot” to practice using our speaking and singing voices and to develop confidence as soloists! 1st through 3rd Grade students will have fun working on vocal technique and tone-­‐matching through stories and singing games; 4th and 5th Grade students will learn how melody and harmony can be created using Boomwhackers and other pitched percussion instruments. The 4th and 5th Grade students will be working on some fun and festive holiday m usic to perform for our holiday concert. Our performance of Teresa Jennings’ “Rhythm of the Season” and “Whacky Sounds” is sure to get your toes tapping! Within the next month, all students should know that… Pitches move ________ and _________. Their sounds are ________ and _________. Performance:
Perks:
Choir
Class Dojo
The Heartbeat Choir is performing at our Character Assembly this Friday! This choir is now closed to new m embers, and current members are reminded to come to the music room every Thursday to practice for our upcoming concert. Some of our students have earned their first 100 points, and are proud to have their names displayed on our “Music Masters” board. W atch the “Class Story” page on ClassDojo to see your child’s name and photo! Still having difficulty getting your child’s ClassDojo account set up? Send me an email at [email protected]; I can connect you electronically via email or text m essage! Congratulations to all students who were invited to join the Peace Choir. We practice every Tuesday at lunch, and have some beautiful music in store for you! Challenge:
This Month’s Mystery Rhythm
Clap it! Speak it! Dance it! Name it!
This is a rhythm you know!