6/8-6/12 music activities
READ: You Matter by Christian Robinson
Christian Robinson is an author and illustrator. I follow him on Instagram and find his series called “Making Space” @theartoffun really engaging, moving and important. I highly recommend it! He released a new book a few days ago and it’s message it one that I want all of my students to hear. YOU MATTER! |
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Sing:
We are going to be singing songs that may sound familiar. These are some of the songs that we sang for MLK day and it is more important to sing them now and always. Watch the videos and sing along. Make your voices be heard! |
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Watch & Learn: Introduction to the Percussion family!
This week we will finish up our unit on the Orchestra by learning about the Percussion family! Percussion instruments are played by hitting, shaking or being scraped.
This week we will finish up our unit on the Orchestra by learning about the Percussion family! Percussion instruments are played by hitting, shaking or being scraped.
Carnival of the Animals: Percussion Version!
In Carnival of the Animals, there are several pieces that feature the xylophone and piano which are members of the percussion family:
In Carnival of the Animals, there are several pieces that feature the xylophone and piano which are members of the percussion family:
Fossils: This version is played by 4 marimbas. A marimba is a cousin of the xylophone.
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Pianists: Watch at the two pianos take turns!
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Finale: In the finale, every instrument joins in. Keep your ears open for the xylophone.