The musical year is off to a great start at JME! 5th graders have received their recorders and are busy learning BAG. Don't worry parents - the shrill sounds will quickly change to beautiful melodies! It is not too late for those students who haven't purchased their recorders to do so this week. 4th graders are busy reviewing the treble clef while 3rd graders are experimenting with ostinatos. 3rd graders are also relating the characters in "Charlotte's Web" to themselves through the song "We've Got Lots in Common." 2nd graders are busy with strong and weak beats while 1st graders are sorting syllables into beats while distinguishing between rhymes and songs. 1st graders are also determining whether two 4-beat rhythm patterns are the same or different. Kindergarten students began learning the title song from their musical, "Amazin' Shapes," which will be presented at 1:00 on Friday, September 28th.
4th and 4th grade students will have the opportunity to sign up to audition for the JME Chorus next week. There will be a sign-up sheet in each classroom. Students will sing "America" ("My Country 'Tis of Thee") for the audition. If they are chosen, a letter will come home for parents to sign. Chorus meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:20 - 7:45. I am looking forward to having a great group of young singers!
Until next time -
Musically,
Lynn Poppell
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