Term 2 2016

For Term Two our focus in Music is pitch and tone colour. We will use tuned percussion instruments (glockenspiels, resonator bells, chime bars, metallophones, xylophones, and marimbas) to start recognising pitch changes following on from using the Boomwhackers last term.

We will be turning all our beat and rhythm learning into simple melodies as well as creating soundtracks to well known or made up stories and short compositions. We are so lucky to have our awesome marimbas, including the bass and two sub contra bass chime bars, and a number of alto and soprano xylophones so there is plenty for everyone to play.

We will also look at Solfege (Do, Re, Mi) singing with Curwen/Kodaly hand signs. Some classes have already started this and it will help us so much with our pitch work that it will be something for us to concentrate on.

Our aim is always to make a beautiful sound whether singing or playing. We will maintain our expression through movement, dance, speech, and drama, continue our music appreciation, and expand our repertoire of shared songs.