Music:

This week we will be choral singing groups (also called a chorus or choir). Choose one or two of these activities to explore throughout the week:

• LISTEN - A choir (also called a chorus) is a group of singers that perform music together. Listen to the recordings below and decide if the song is being performed by a choir or not. You might choose to listen to a few seconds or the whole song before making your decision.
  • Diamonds
  • You’ve Got a Friend in Me
  • Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
  • Frozen Heart
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow
• SING - Choose one of the songs below to perform. First watch the performance and notice how the singers are performing. How do they stand? How are they singing? Are there motions to the song? Then, sing along as if you were a part of this choir.
  • You’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story (For lyrics, click HERE).
  • It’s a Small World (For lyrics, click HERE).
  • Do You Want to Build a Snowman from Frozen (For lyrics, click HERE).
• INVESTIGATE - Choirs sing lots of different music. There are choirs that perform classical, musical theatre, pop, rock, gospel, country, and more! In fact, there are probably choral versions of the music you like to listen to. Think of one or two of your favorite songs. With the help of a parent or guardian, investigate if a choir has performed this song. Using your preferred search engine, search the song title followed by “choir” or “chorus.” If you find a performance, compare it to the original and decide if you like the choral version of this song or not.

Happy exploring!

Music:

This week we will be choral singing groups (also called a chorus or choir). Choose one or two of these activities to explore throughout the week:

• LISTEN - A choir (also called a chorus) is a group of singers that perform music together. Listen to the recordings below and decide if the song is being performed by a choir or not. You might choose to listen to a few seconds or the whole song before making your decision.
  • Diamonds
  • You’ve Got a Friend in Me
  • Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
  • Frozen Heart
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow
• SING - Choose one of the songs below to perform. First watch the performance and notice how the singers are performing. How do they stand? How are they singing? Are there motions to the song? Then, sing along as if you were a part of this choir.
  • You’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story (For lyrics, click HERE).
  • It’s a Small World (For lyrics, click HERE).
  • Do You Want to Build a Snowman from Frozen (For lyrics, click HERE).
• INVESTIGATE - Choirs sing lots of different music. There are choirs that perform classical, musical theatre, pop, rock, gospel, country, and more! In fact, there are probably choral versions of the music you like to listen to. Think of one or two of your favorite songs. With the help of a parent or guardian, investigate if a choir has performed this song. Using your preferred search engine, search the song title followed by “choir” or “chorus.” If you find a performance, compare it to the original and decide if you like the choral version of this song or not.

Happy exploring!

Music:

This week we will be choral singing groups (also called a chorus or choir). Choose one or two of these activities to explore throughout the week:

• LISTEN - A choir (also called a chorus) is a group of singers that perform music together. Listen to the recordings below and decide if the song is being performed by a choir or not. You might choose to listen to a few seconds or the whole song before making your decision.
  • Diamonds
  • You’ve Got a Friend in Me
  • Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride
  • Frozen Heart
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow
• SING - Choose one of the songs below to perform. First watch the performance and notice how the singers are performing. How do they stand? How are they singing? Are there motions to the song? Then, sing along as if you were a part of this choir.
  • You’ve Got a Friend in Me from Toy Story (For lyrics, click HERE).
  • It’s a Small World (For lyrics, click HERE).
  • Do You Want to Build a Snowman from Frozen (For lyrics, click HERE).
• INVESTIGATE - Choirs sing lots of different music. There are choirs that perform classical, musical theatre, pop, rock, gospel, country, and more! In fact, there are probably choral versions of the music you like to listen to. Think of one or two of your favorite songs. With the help of a parent or guardian, investigate if a choir has performed this song. Using your preferred search engine, search the song title followed by “choir” or “chorus.” If you find a performance, compare it to the original and decide if you like the choral version of this song or not.

Second Grade Strings Virtual Instrument Demonstration:

Next year, as a third grade student in Cranford, you have the option to play the violin, viola, or cello. While you may know that you definitely want to play an instrument, it can be tough deciding. We are here to help! Please click the link below to participate in our “Second Grade: Strings Virtual Instrument Demonstration!” This Google Form is designed to help you decide which string instrument you would like to play next school year!

• Click HERE to view video demonstrations of the violin, viola, and cello from the Cranford string teachers!
• Click HERE to view the letter regarding string instrument registration for next school year.
• Click HERE to complete the third grade 2020-2021 string registration form for your child.

Questions? Contact your child's future director below!

• BPS Strings - Ms. Lee - lee@cranfordschools.org
• HAS Strings - Mr. Topielski - topielski@cranfordschools.org
• LAS Strings - Ms. Lee - lee@cranfordschools.org
• OAS Strings - Mr. Jackson - jackson.jonathan@cranfordschools.org

We hope you will sign up to play a string instrument next year!

Music:

This week we will be choral singing groups (also called a chorus or choir). Choose one or two of these activities to explore throughout the week:

• WATCH - Do you ever wonder how you are able to make sound? Speak? Sing? Watch How Does Your Voice Box Work? Brit Lab
• THINK - Watch What can I do to look after my voice? for some helpful reminders of ways you can care for your voice.
• EXPERIMENT - Try the vocal exercises below:
  • Lip Trill
  • MUM
• RECORD - Have you ever heard your own voice? Choose one of these songs: Twinkle Little Star, Happy Birthday, or This Land is Your Land. Use a device to record your voice. Play it back so you can listen. What do you sound like? Share with a family member, a friend or your teacher.

Third Grade Band Virtual Instrument Demonstration:

Next year, as a fourth grade student in Cranford, you have the option to play the flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, baritone horn, trombone, or percussion, or continue with your string instrument. While you may know that you definitely want to play a band or string instrument, it can be tough deciding. We are here to help! Please click the link below to participate in our “Third Grade: Band Virtual Instrument Demonstration!” This Google Form is designed to help you decide which band instrument you would like to play next school year!

• Click HERE to view video demonstrations of the flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, baritone horn, trombone, or percussion from the Cranford band directors.
• Click HERE to view the letter regarding band instrument registration for next school year.
• Click HERE to complete the fourth grade 2020-2021 band registration form for your child.

Questions? Contact your child's future director below!

• BPS Band - Mr. DiFabio - alex.difabio@cranfordschools.org
• HAS Band - Mr. Falisi - falisi@cranfordschools.org
• LAS Band - Ms. McDonald - mcdonald@cranfordschools.org
• OAS Band - Mrs. Holodak - holodak@cranfordschools.org

We hope you will sign up to play a band or string instrument next year!

Music:

This week we will be choral singing groups (also called a chorus or choir). Choose one or two of these activities to explore throughout the week:

“Singing is a wonderful hobby that has many health benefits. It helps strengthen the immune system, improves posture, increases sleep quality, and reduces stress. Singing with others also helps boost social skills such as interpersonal communication, and it increases confidence. Plus, singing makes you happy!” - quoted from Vocal Health for Children and Teens

• WATCH - Watch Learning How to Match Pitch.
• THINK - How can I match my voice to sounds that I hear? Can I match High sounds? Low sounds?
• EXPLORE - If you play a sport, you always do stretches and physical exercises before you start a game. Just like a sport, it is very important to warm up your voice before you begin to sing a song. This helps get your vocal chords and your entire body ready to perform. Try these fun warm up exercises to keep your vocal chords in shape! Watch Vocal Warmups for Kids from Sing! Voice Studio.

Happy exploring!

Music:

This week we will be choral singing groups (also called a chorus or choir). Choose one or two of these activities to explore throughout the week:

“Singing is a wonderful hobby that has many health benefits. It helps strengthen the immune system, improves posture, increases sleep quality, and reduces stress. Singing with others also helps boost social skills such as interpersonal communication, and it increases confidence. Plus, singing makes you happy!” - quoted from Vocal Health for Children and Teens

• WATCH - Watch Learning How to Match Pitch.
• THINK - How can I match my voice to sounds that I hear? Can I match High sounds? Low sounds?
• EXPLORE - If you play a sport, you always do stretches and physical exercises before you start a game. Just like a sport, it is very important to warm up your voice before you begin to sing a song. This helps get your vocal chords and your entire body ready to perform. Try these fun warm up exercises to keep your vocal chords in shape! Watch Vocal Warmups for Kids from Sing! Voice Studio.

Happy exploring!

Take your music learning further with these great resources:

• TED ED - [LINK] Here’s a playlist of all the TED ED talks about music on YouTube. These are best used by upper elementary and high school students.
• Mario Paint Composer - [LINK] This site enables students to create their own 8-bit music that sounds like it’s from an actual Super Nintendo video game. Students can also download their song as an mp3 to keep or to share. A great music writing site for all ages.
• Folk Ways - [LINK] A great site for upper elementary to high school students interested in world music!
• DSO Kids - [LINK] Dallas Symphony Orchestra website for students of all ages. It has pages for different composers and instruments including video and audio clips. Also has activities for students including coloring pages, practice tips, and ideas for making your own instrument.
• Classics for Kids - [LINK] Classical music for elementary music. Site includes music and information on composers, quizzes, games, and activities students can do at home.
• Brain Pop - [LINK] Great video resources about musical genres, making music, and MORE! Great for elementary - middle school.
• Teoria - [LINK] Ear training and theory resources for more advanced students.
• Rhythm Randomizer - [LINK] Here students can practice reading rhythms. Students can choose different note and rest values and the site will randomly generate new sight-reading exercises.