Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Celebrate Music
The Jr Cards Chorus will be presenting their first Concert of the season on Thursday September the 19th at 6:30 pm.
Students will be singing, dancing, and sharing personal stories about why Music means so much to them.
The Bookfair will also be open after the Concert for anyone who needs some new books to read.
You don't want to miss this concert event!
Mark your Calendar now and make plans to attend and bring some friends!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
This is Jeopardy!
This week in music we played Jeopardy!
Can you answer these questions about Percussion Instruments?
1. A Percussion instrument is any instrument you can Strike, ____, or Scrape.
A. Shake B. Staff C. Shimmy D. Stomp
2. An example of a Percussion Instrument you can shake is the:
A. Drum B. Guiro C. Maracas D. Slit Log Drum
3. Is the Guiro a Skin, Wood, or Metal Percussion Instrument?
4. Can you Strike, Shake, or Scrape the Tambourine? (Trick Question)
If you know the answer to these questions, leave us a comment!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
What is Percussion?
We have been studying Percussion instruments.
Do you know what percussion is?
A percussion instrument is any instrument that you can strike, shake, or scrape.
To find out more check out the video.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Jr Cards Chorus
Jr Cards Chorus is a group of 4th/5th grade students who LOVE singing, dancing, and drama! We are currently meeting after school and learning some songs and dances in preparation for a concert in September!
When you see them onstage I think you will agree that they are Simply Outrageous Chorus Kids!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
What is Rhythm?
We have been studying Rhythm this week in the Music Room. All music is made up of Rhythm, but do you really know what it is? The Jr Cardinals do!
Rhythm is a pattern of sounds and silences.
These Kindergartner's can play rhythms on percussion instruments.
Did you miss out on this week's class? Check out the video.
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