Ms. Donohue
Hi! My name is Ms. Donohue and this is my first year teaching in Hanover Township.
I am very excited to be here and teach in the same school that inspired me to become a music teacher. This year I will be teaching K-5 general music, 4th grade band, 4th grade orchestra, 5th grade orchestra, and chorus! My mission is to instill a love and appreciation of music in every student through singing songs, dancing, playing games, and playing instruments.
Students have music class every week!
Kindergarten: steady beat, 4 voices, dynamics, tempo
1st grade: steady beat, 4 voices, dynamics, tempo, quarter notes, and eighth notes
2nd grade: solfege, half notes, ABA form
3rd grade: notes on the treble clef staff, recorders
4th grade: instrument families, sixteenth notes
5th grade: genres of music, ukuleles, music technology
Monday: 5th grade band
Tuesday: 4th/5th grade orchestra
Wednesday:
Thursday: 4th grade band
Friday: Chorus
Every year we have a Winter Concert, Spring Concert, and grade level shows!
Winter Concert:
4-5 (includes band, chorus, orchestra): 12/12
K-1 and 2-3: 12/13
4th Grade Show: 2/21
3rd Grade Show: 3/13
2nd Grade Show: 3/28
1st Grade Show: 4/8
Spring Concert: 5/8
Kindergarten Show: 6/12
5th Grade Graduation: Last day of school!