September!

Is September almost over already? So much has been going on at school between Sausage Fest, Rachel's challenge, and teaching that the month has flown by!

A few things that are happening right now:

Kinders: are singing songs that involve steady beat and movement
1st/2nd graders: are signing songs that are reviewing what rounds are and adding instruments keep the beat.
3rd graders: are reviewing rhythm by using Lummi sticks. They are having a great time!
4th graders: are using Boomwhackers to review and learn the notes on the music staff. This is critical once we start to play the recorders in January.
5th graders: we have been getting used to our new role as the choir for All School Mass! We are also reviewing notes/rhythms since we'll be using our recorders starting next week.
6th graders: BAND!! Honking and squeaking are prevalent right now, but there has been so much improvement--keep it up!
7/8 music students: we have been learning more about spirituals along with Mass prep this month. A short quiz next week will close that unit before we start a new one.
7th band: We have started where we left off last year and are learning more about the upper register for the clarinet. Ask your student what "grenadilla" means.  =)
8th band: Year 3! We are finishing up sixteenth note combinations and soon will really work on how scales work--both major and minor.

It has been so wonderful to see so many parents this month and catch up! Let me know if you have any questions!

Mrs. Miller