Renata's class has begun playing Vivaldi's "Autumno" from his Four Seasons music. This consists of looking at small motifs and linking them together. This class is also ready to share a three-voice recorder ensemble called "Dance Arabi" at the North African Dinner, with one student from Susan's class joining in. At the same time, Anita's class will be playing an ostinato (small pattern repeated over and over) on drums and tambourines while all the rest of the students will sing the words to this Egyptian folk song.
Ask your K-1 student to perform "The Ghosts Are Coming". This little activity moves forward study of rests, cresendos, diminuendo, and the feel of an 8-beat phrase.
Susan's class has moved from the old chestnut "Hot Cross Buns" to more satisfying fare: "Taco Shells" and "Recorder Fanfare" on soprano recorders. Stanley and Lucas then play a third higher and bring a nice harmony to our pieces. Later, everyone will learn how to do this. Susan's class is also beginning folk dancing and singing of rounds. "Ghost of John" is always a good one this time of year!
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You are amazing, Jan. Just amazing. I am so excited to see the kids on Sunday night!
P.S. David was demonstrating his whistling skills today and telling me which notes were "high" and "low". Too funny!
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