Update: November 2015
Rock Band Club and Sr. Glee Club have begun rehearsals and are going great!
Grade 7s are currently studying Unit 2: Baroque, Classical and Romantic (1600-1900). Students will learn about the zany composers and the glorious music they made, along with developing their critical listening skills to be able to discern between the various musical eras and identify iconic masterpieces. There will be a listening test to complete the unit:
Tues. Nov. 24: 7G2, 7I2
Wed. Nov. 25: 7A, 7B
Thurs. Nov. 26: 7C
Fri. Nov. 27: 7I1, 7G1
Grade 8s are currently performing songs on the guitar as part of Unit 1: Intro to Guitar. In small groups, students have been developing their ability and familiarity with chord progressions and performing on the instrument. Next, students will be introduced to two new ways to play the guitar in Unit 2: Riffin' and Pickin'.
Grade 7s are currently studying Unit 2: Baroque, Classical and Romantic (1600-1900). Students will learn about the zany composers and the glorious music they made, along with developing their critical listening skills to be able to discern between the various musical eras and identify iconic masterpieces. There will be a listening test to complete the unit:
Tues. Nov. 24: 7G2, 7I2
Wed. Nov. 25: 7A, 7B
Thurs. Nov. 26: 7C
Fri. Nov. 27: 7I1, 7G1
Grade 8s are currently performing songs on the guitar as part of Unit 1: Intro to Guitar. In small groups, students have been developing their ability and familiarity with chord progressions and performing on the instrument. Next, students will be introduced to two new ways to play the guitar in Unit 2: Riffin' and Pickin'.
Update: October 2015
Grade 7s are currently studying Unit 1: Early Music by imagining what the music of our prehistoric ancestors may have sounded like. In small groups, students are to compose a prehistoric song using their voices, bodies, one bucket drum and two sticks.
Grade 8s are learning how to play the nine basic guitar chords as part of Unit 1: Intro to Guitar. In small groups, students will choose one of the many songs we've been practicing to perform for the class.
As well, Senior Glee Club and Rock Band Club will be commencing soon! Make sure to get a permission form.
Grade 8s are learning how to play the nine basic guitar chords as part of Unit 1: Intro to Guitar. In small groups, students will choose one of the many songs we've been practicing to perform for the class.
As well, Senior Glee Club and Rock Band Club will be commencing soon! Make sure to get a permission form.