Overview:

Over the past few weeks we have been learning about steady and unsteady beats as well as rhythm patterns.  We have practiced this with a series of games, songs and instruments.  

This week we are looking at different ways to make percussion beats and rhythms and writing our own body percussion sequences.  

Here is a video example body percussion

This week we have been learning the different parts of a song and trying to keep a steady beat.

Here is a link to a website if you want to practice at home.

Parts of a song

Kindergarten to Grade 3 Music

I am very excited to be teaching music to the younger elementary students this year! 

The focus of this program is as follows by Alberta Education:

The systematic development of musical skills, knowledge and perception is fundamental to the total development of the individual. Music education should begin at an early age and should continue to encourage creative expression through performance, listening and composition. As students become sensitive to the expressive elements of music, they develop insight into human feelings.

The purpose of the elementary music program is for students to develop: 

• enjoyment of music 

• awareness and appreciation of a variety of music, including music of the many cultures represented in Canada 

• insights into music through meaningful musical activities 

• self-expression and creativity 

• musical skills and knowledge.

The students will also learn specific skills such as rhythm, harmony and melody through singing, instruments, listening, moving and creating.

There will be opportunities for performance within the program, including an artist in residency from One World Drumming for three weeks concluding with a winter concert.

If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact me.

Looking forward to the year!  

Thank you,

Ms. Bly