Room 11's Three Part Compositions

Kahu classes finished Term 2 by creating three part compositions using the C major pentatonic scale. The aim was to have a melody, ostinato, and bordun or bass line. We ran out of time to perform last term so groups revisited their scores this term and showcased their different interpretations.

Practising

Performing

Substituting in a rhythmic ostinato

When our learning finishes a bit early the best way to fill time is to pack into the music room and enjoy a class member's musical talent

Kereru's Three Little Pig Compositions

Before the holidays Kereru classes were working on composing a melody to represent a character from the story The Three Little Pigs. Here they are ready to perform in their groups...

Room 8

Room 9

Room 7

Room 4's Last Melody

Room 4 finished their pitch learning by choosing a tuned percussion instrument to learn the Mary Had a Little Lamb melody on. We started by clapping and playing the rhythm because they are already experts at reading rhythm notation. Then we concentrated on recognising B, A, and G on the stave...this was more tricky but soon most of the class memorised which note was coming next and were able to play.

Term 3 2016

Term Three in Music is all about UKULELE and DANCE! We will focus on tempo and dynamics as we learn strumming patterns and chords. Our aim will be to enjoy playing and singing some simple songs together and we have some great resources thanks to the amazing Jeremy Hantler from Edendale Primary. We will use half of our Music time to get moving and explore some different dance styles. Considering how to use our bodies, spaces, time, and energy will be our basis as we learn and create dances. 

We will begin the term by finishing some marimba/tuned percussion activities as students have asked for the opportunity to do the things we ran out of time for due to Arts Festival practices. I am so happy they have been so dedicated to their pitch and tone colour learning!