Upcoming Events
-(5th Grade only!) Orchestra Expressions Book 2: Please make sure your child brings in their book money or purchases the book on their own by MONDAY, March 18th. Please fill out the inquiry form here.
-Thursday, May 9th: Orchestra Extravaganza Concert @Twin Groves. 4th/5th Grade Orchestra will perform at 6:30pm (*Please note that students must arrive by 5:30pm on this date)
4th Grade
What we did this week:
-Reviewed 8th notes and the "Mississippi Stop Stop" rhythm
Assignment:
-p. 20, Mozart Melody
Practicing Expectations:
Students should be writing down their assignment at each lesson. Our goal is to practice every day that we eat! We should be aiming to take our instruments out every day and practicing. There is NO time limit at this point. Students should be practicing each day for however long they are able to. Students should record their minutes for each day and get their practice record signed. If a student has practiced every day and has it signed, they receive a sticker! (This will be very important later this year...)
Lesson Schedules:
4th Grade Prairie Orchestra Lesson Schedule
5th Grade
What we did this week:
-Continued to work on "Surprise Symphony", focusing on the staccato notes and hooked bows
Assignment:
-p. 42, Sweet Betsy, Ninja
Practicing Expectations:
Our goal is to practice 15-20 minutes each day for 6 days. Students should record their minutes in the practice record and get it signed each week.
-Students should practice each song in small parts at least 5x-10 every day.
-Below are the steps on how to practice our songs in the book:
1. Name the notes in rhythm, making sure to tap your foot to a steady beat beforehand.
2. Name the notes AND finger the notes, making sure to tap your foot to a steady beat.
3. Play the song pizzicato (plucking) making sure to keep a straight wrist. 4."Shadow bow" while fingering the note names to help practice our bowings 5. Play the song with the bow, making sure to bow from your elbow.
Lesson Schedules: