Let's Go ⚡ 2021-2022!
I am thrilled to announce my return as the Grade 7 & 8 Music teacher at King Edward P.S. for the 2021-2022 year. Please note the following start dates for my upcoming extra-curricular clubs and groups:
Tuesday, October 19 @ 3:15 pm - Rock Band Club
Wednesday, October 20 @ 3:15 pm - Rock Band Club
Thursday, October 21 @ 12:30 pm lunch - Glee Club
Monday, November 1 @ 12:30 pm lunch - G.L.O.W.
All clubs are open to all grade 7 and 8 students. Permission forms are required and will be distributed at the dates listed above.
Please let me know if you have any questions: [email protected]
Tuesday, October 19 @ 3:15 pm - Rock Band Club
Wednesday, October 20 @ 3:15 pm - Rock Band Club
Thursday, October 21 @ 12:30 pm lunch - Glee Club
Monday, November 1 @ 12:30 pm lunch - G.L.O.W.
All clubs are open to all grade 7 and 8 students. Permission forms are required and will be distributed at the dates listed above.
Please let me know if you have any questions: [email protected]
Welcome Back 2020-2021
Despite all the changes and challenges that 2020 brought, I am happy to be continuing on as an in-school teacher for the 2020/2021 academic year at King Edward P.S. in Toronto, Canada. I will be teaching Grade 8 Language, Art, Health, Physical Education and Music.
Feel free to contact me at [email protected] |
The Platek Sisters - Stay Inside With Me
My daughters and I have composed & filmed an original music video entitled "Stay Inside With Me" - a quarantine anthem for children of all ages - please have a listen and we hope you enjoy it! :)
Mr. Platek Goes Video (Star?) ☆
Online Class Registration:
Beginning Monday April 6 @ 9:00 am, Grade 7 and 8 King Edward Music students can access our Google Classroom for weekly video lessons. Students - please use the code below to join our class! Grade 7: hrobpt7 Grade 8: xsnm26m Feel free to contact me at [email protected] |
Welcome Back for 2019-2020!
Rock Band Night @ Sneaky Dee's, May 3rd, 2018
Hello! My name is Mr. Adam Platek, and I am very excited to be continuing on as the music teacher (grades 7-8) at King Edward P.S. in Toronto, Canada.
Feel free to contact me at [email protected]
Feel free to contact me at [email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES for 2019/2020
Here are all the major music events for this upcoming school year. You are invited to:
WINTER CONCERT:
Thursday, December 12th, 2019
TALENT SHOW:
Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 1:00 pm *postponed due to school closure*
ROCK BAND NIGHT:
Thursday, April 30, 2020 @ Sneaky Dee's *postponed due to school closure*
SPRING CONCERT:
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Hope to see you all there!
WINTER CONCERT:
Thursday, December 12th, 2019
TALENT SHOW:
Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 1:00 pm *postponed due to school closure*
ROCK BAND NIGHT:
Thursday, April 30, 2020 @ Sneaky Dee's *postponed due to school closure*
SPRING CONCERT:
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Hope to see you all there!
KING EDWARD P.S. MUSIC FEATURED IN "OPERATIC"
Inspired by King Edward P.S., author Kyo Maclear and illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler weave an intricate, emotional and accurate portrayal of middle-school life, and the importance that music plays in our most personal space of self-identity.
A MUST READ FOR ALL FANS OF MUSIC AND THOSE OF US THAT FIND OUR "HOME" IN A SONG!
Kyo Maclear interview with CBC Radio:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/thursday-april-4-2019-rhiannon-giddens-kyo-maclear-and-more-1.5083082/kyo-maclear-draws-inspiration-from-her-kids-music-teacher-for-first-graphic-novel-1.5083091
Teacher Interview with Mr. P:
https://groundwoodbooks.com/an-interview-with-music-teacher-adam-platek-a-k-a-the-real-life-mr-k-from-operatic/
A MUST READ FOR ALL FANS OF MUSIC AND THOSE OF US THAT FIND OUR "HOME" IN A SONG!
Kyo Maclear interview with CBC Radio:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/q/thursday-april-4-2019-rhiannon-giddens-kyo-maclear-and-more-1.5083082/kyo-maclear-draws-inspiration-from-her-kids-music-teacher-for-first-graphic-novel-1.5083091
Teacher Interview with Mr. P:
https://groundwoodbooks.com/an-interview-with-music-teacher-adam-platek-a-k-a-the-real-life-mr-k-from-operatic/
ROCK BAND NIGHT on CBC 99.1 FM
The talented members of King Edward's Rock Band Club were featured on CBC 99.1 FM Metro Morning with Matt Galloway this week! Thank you to Steve Russell and CBC for shining a spotlight on our school.
You can listen at the link below here:
http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/metro-morning/segment/15543089
You can listen at the link below here:
http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/metro-morning/segment/15543089
ROCK BAND NIGHT 2018
We are excited to announce that this year's ROCK BAND NIGHT will take place on Thursday, May 3, 2018 @ Sneaky Dee's (College & Bathurst) at 6:30 pm. Grade 7 and 8 student will be performing original and cover songs as part of self-directed rock & pop bands. The $5 at-the-door charge will help support the King Edward music program. Thanks to Nicole & George for facilitating this special night. Hope to see you there!
Here We Go Again! September 2016-June 2017
The morning bell has rung, and I am pleased to welcome the arrival of the 2017-2018 academic year. I look forward to serving the community as King Edward's Grade 4-8 music teacher. Here are some upcoming events & clubs to expect this year:
- Rock Band Club (open to all Gr.7-8 students) T.B.A.
- Senior Glee Club (open to all Gr. 7-8 students) T.B.A.
- Winter Concert & Spring Concert & Talent Show & Pink Day and more!
- Rock Band Club (open to all Gr.7-8 students) T.B.A.
- Senior Glee Club (open to all Gr. 7-8 students) T.B.A.
- Winter Concert & Spring Concert & Talent Show & Pink Day and more!
FUN ONLINE MUSIC COMPOSITION TOOLS
Composerizer
www.sfskids.org/flash/composerizer/composerizer.swf
www.sfskids.org/flash/composerizer/composerizer.swf
Drag & Drop Music
artsalive.ca/en/mus/activitiesgames/games/compose_music.swf
artsalive.ca/en/mus/activitiesgames/games/compose_music.swf
Compose Your Own Music
www.classicsforkids.com/games/compose/compose.html
www.classicsforkids.com/games/compose/compose.html
Many more here:
interactivesites.weebly.com/music.html
interactivesites.weebly.com/music.html