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MUSIC IS COMMUNITY
MUSIC IS COMMUNITY
Welcome to 5th Grade Music! This year you will get to experience Choir and Band in the 5th grade Music Program this year. Stay tuned for more info regarding details of our program in the coming weeks. I can't wait to begin ou groups!
Below you will find our weekly music lessons. Check in for a new lesson each week to complete during your music time and re-visit for tips, techniques and resources.
Don't forget to check out our Derby Den Virtual Classroom for games and activities. I look forward to sharing and connecting through Music with you this year!
Love, Mrs. Derby
Click button above to visit our Derby Den Classroom!
Week 29- March 29th-April 2nd- Make your own game board- Music Jeopardy Review!
Week 29- March 29th-April 2nd- Make your own game board- Music Jeopardy Review!
For your activity this week;
Use a piece of paper and something to write with to design your own game board for Music Jeopardy! You can use a bigger piece of paper or poster board if you wish. Come up with 5 categories and 3-5 questions for each. Remember to make them 100-500 point questions. If you would like a chance to have your jeopardy question feature in our game, you can email it to Mrs. Derby at (cderby@lcmschools) by Wednesday evening! Have Fun and can't wait to play our collaborative game this Thursday for our Live Zoom!
Week 28- March 22nd- March 26th- Reading Rhythms- Spring is Here!
Week 28- March 22nd- March 26th- Reading Rhythms- Spring is Here!
For your Activity this week you will be making Rhythm cards for practice. Rhythm masters is coming this Spring!
You will need;
-Paper (2 pieces of paper, white, colored or lined
-Scissors
-Marker
Have fun making your flash cards and practicing this week. I will see you on Thursday for our live Zoom. Please access the link from the Specialist Website. Thank you!
Week 27- March 15th- March 19th- Learn how to read Music!
Week 27- March 15th- March 19th- Learn how to read Music!
This week you will need these materials to make your note flashcards;
-A piece of paper to cut into 9 flashcards for your line and space notes
-A pen & and a pencil
Click here to go directly to musictheory.net to practice naming your notes now that you're a pro! Good luck and have fun!
Week 26- March 8th-12th- Music is....
Week 26- March 8th-12th- Music is....
For your activity this week complete these two activities below;
1) Make your Music is... "Sunshine" circle and come up with 8-10 words that mean Music for you!
2) Listen and watch your favorite song/theme song from movies that John Williams has composed. Be sure to go back to last week's lesson to find and make your selection. Reflect on what you saw and heard. Instruments, tempo, dynamics, etc... Enjoy!
Week 25- March 1st-5th- John Williams Escape Room Adventure!
Week 25- March 1st-5th- John Williams Escape Room Adventure!
Click here for your Lesson first!
Click here for your Adventure- Good Luck and see you all on Thursday for our Live Zoom. You may access the link to our zoom via the Specialist Website. See you soon!
MilesDavisWorksheets-1.pdfbillie holiday20210221_21031398.pdfWeek 24- 2/22-2/26- Presenting Collages this week during Music Zoom & Miles Davis listening assignment
Week 24- 2/22-2/26- Presenting Collages this week during Music Zoom & Miles Davis listening assignment
Click here for Lesson!- Bring your finished collage to our Live Zoom this Thursday! Can't wait to see them!
Miles Davis Listen Here (see assignment pdf below)
Miles Davis Listening Assignment- print here!
Activity pages below;
Billie Holliday Coloring Page -print here
Duke Ellington Word Search -print here
Duke Ellington Word Search Answer Key Here
Live Music Zoom 10:30-11:00
Meeting ID: 847 3491 9166
Passcode: FU83QJ
Live Music Zoom 1:30-2:00
Meeting ID: 876 0631 6059
Week 22- 2/8-2/12- Best of the Best Musicians in Jazz & Collage materials list
Week 22- 2/8-2/12- Best of the Best Musicians in Jazz & Collage materials list
Activity - Materials list to start your Collage;
-posterboard or cardstock at least 8 1/2 x11
-glue stick
-scissors
-colors to draw or write with- (crayons, markers, or colored pencils)
-Cutout materials to personalize your collage. (included printouts/coloring pages, magazine cutouts, words, drawings, pictures, stickers, quotes or articles)
Print out activity sheets below the zoom links and Have Fun!
Live Music Zoom 10:30-11:00
Meeting ID: 847 3491 9166
Passcode: FU83QJ
Live Music Zoom 1:30-2:00
Meeting ID: 876 0631 6059
QueensofBlackHistoryColoringPages-1.pdf
ELLAFITZGERALDWordSearchPuzzleWorksheetActivity-1 (1) 2.pdf
Week 21- 2/1-2/5- We shall Overcome, Black History Month in Music!!
Week 21- 2/1-2/5- We shall Overcome, Black History Month in Music!!
Activity- Reflect on how this song and story makes you feel. You can jot down words or pictures of your thoughts and bring to share for our Live Zoom next week.
Listen to this version of the song be performed- 'We Shall Overcome'
Live Music Zoom 10:30-11:00
Meeting ID: 847 3491 9166
Passcode: FU83QJ
Live Music Zoom 1:30-2:00
Meeting ID: 876 0631 6059
Passcode: z53ZTP
Week 20- 1/25-1/29- The Strings and Percussion Family & a Math Chant!
Week 20- 1/25-1/29- The Strings and Percussion Family & a Math Chant!
Activity this week:
#1- Watch the short videos below and write down at least 3 instruments from the Strings and Percussion Family and draw a picture of them. What makes them similar, and what makes them different from one another....?
#2- Learn the Math chant so we can practice and play together for our Thursday Live Zoom!
Live Music Zoom 10:30-11:00
Meeting ID: 847 3491 9166
Passcode: FU83QJ
Live Music Zoom 1:30-2:00
Meeting ID: 876 0631 6059
Passcode: z53ZTP
Week 19- 1/18-1/22- Brass Family & Celebrating MLKJ!
Week 19- 1/18-1/22- Brass Family & Celebrating MLKJ!
Listen to 'I Have a Dream Song' Here
Brass Family of Instruments Intro Video Here!
Live Music Zoom 10:30-11:00
Meeting ID: 847 3491 9166
Passcode: FU83QJ
Live Music Zoom 1:30-2:00
Meeting ID: 876 0631 6059
Passcode: z53ZTP
Week 18- 1/11-1/15- Last week Zoom Review, Instrument Families Continued
Week 18- 1/11-1/15- Last week Zoom Review, Instrument Families Continued
Click here for you Activity- Play to hear the instruments in the Woodwind and Brass Families. How are they the same or different?
Coloring Pages- Print & Color the Woodwinds & Brass Page below! OR point and share with someone which belong in each family!
Live Music Zoom 10:30-11:00
Meeting ID: 847 3491 9166
Passcode: FU83QJ
Live Music Zoom 1:30-2:00
Meeting ID: 876 0631 6059
Passcode: z53ZTP
Brass Family.pdfWoodwind Family.pdfWeek 17- 1/4-1/8- Instrument Families
Week 17- 1/4-1/8- Instrument Families
Click here for your Activity- Go to the Instruments of the Orchestra activity on the right hand side of the page and learn about the orchestra, conductor and about the Families of Instruments! Have Fun!
Click here for Saxophone video
Click here for Percussion video- snare drum tutorial
Live Music Zoom 10:30-11:00
Meeting ID: 843 0426 6026
Passcode: 5EYFYV
Live Music Zoom 1:30-2:00
Meeting ID: 876 0631 6059
Passcode: z53ZTP
Week 16- 12/14-12/18- Nutcracker Story and Activities
Week 16- 12/14-12/18- Nutcracker Story and Activities
Click for the lesson/story here!
Brief History of the Nutcracker video Here!
Click here to listen to The Nutcracker: Marche- Jot down some observations you have about the form, dynamics, etc...
Click here for the nutcracker rhythm challenge- Use a shaker, a drum or other household percussion to play and Have Fun!
Reflection Questions to Answer Here- Draw your answer or discuss with a family member!
Week 15- 12/7-12/11- Holiday songs and games/listening activity
Week 15- 12/7-12/11- Holiday songs and games/listening activity
Click here for your activity- Sleigh ride play along practice/Form
Click here for Sleigh ride cup tutorial- Good luck!!
Christmas Time is Here- Vince Guaraldi LIstening activity song
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 14- 11/30-12/4- Sing-a-long song and Ndidani Na
Week 14- 11/30-12/4- Sing-a-long song and Ndidani Na
Sing-a-long Practice Song- Mele Kalikimaka!
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 13- 11/16-11/20- Native American Heritage Month!
Week 13- 11/16-11/20- Native American Heritage Month!
Click here for your lesson video!
Click here for the activity! Complete the games/activities from the lesson video above and have fun!
Also, please come prepared with the materials listed below this week for our live Music Zoom. We'll be making Native American Rattle Instruments. Let's get creative! Music is Art!
List of Materials;
-Empty Plastic water bottle (any size but smaller is best) or paper towel roll/toilet paper role
- Dried beans, rice, sand, beads or small pebbles collected from outside
-Markers to decorate your instrument
-Paper/wax paper
-scissors
-rubber bands or hair ties
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 12- 11/9-11/13- African Drumming and Forma Review
Week 12- 11/9-11/13- African Drumming and Forma Review
Click here for your weekly activity
Do #67- African Drumming!
Youtube links to videos- Ashiko Demo, Djembe vs. Conga, West African Drumming and Dance
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 11-11/2-11/6- Music Form & Celia Cruz
Week 11-11/2-11/6- Music Form & Celia Cruz
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 10- 10/26-10/30- Happy Halloween!
Week 10- 10/26-10/30- Happy Halloween!
More Spooky rhythm practice- Music Mansion Challenge Mode, & Adams Family
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 9- 10/19-10/23- Peace Like a River
Week 9- 10/19-10/23- Peace Like a River
Click here to practice for this Friday's assembly!
Feel free to email any pictures of videos of you practicing and you may be highlighted in Friday's assembly!
Practice Here with the Song only!
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 8- 10/12-10/16- Coco Lesson
Week 8- 10/12-10/16- Coco Lesson
**Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - Click here for Coco's "Remember me" from our Live Zoom!
Live Music Zoom
Meeting ID: 847 2247 9542
Passcode: 8ANcAa
Meeting ID: 842 7799 0246
Passcode: p2XJNt
Week 7- 10/5-10/9- Composition and Note Reading Review
Week 7- 10/5-10/9- Composition and Note Reading Review
Music Theory- note review here
Meeting ID: 842 7
Week 6- 9/28-10/2- Body Percussion practice & compostion
Week 6- 9/28-10/2- Body Percussion practice & compostion
*See Body Percussion Composition sheet below! Have Fun!
Live Music Zoom
Gr 3-5, Thursdays 1:30-2:00
body_percussion_composition.pdfWeek 5- 9/21-9/25- Beginning Composition
Week 5- 9/21-9/25- Beginning Composition
Live Music Zoom
Gr 3-5, Thursdays 1:30-2:00
Week 4- 9/14-9/18- Who was Bill Withers?
Week 4- 9/14-9/18- Who was Bill Withers?
Gr 3-5, Thursdays 1:30-2:00
Week 3- 9/7-9/11- Listening Ears
Week 3- 9/7-9/11- Listening Ears
Live Music Zoom
Gr 3-5, Thursdays 1:30-2:00
Week 2- 8/31-9/4 Listening Activity #1 & Mystery Song!
Week 2- 8/31-9/4 Listening Activity #1 & Mystery Song!
Ben Platt video assignment- So Will I
Live Music Zoom
Gr 3-5, Thursdays 1:30-2:00
Week 1 - 8/24-8/28- Welcome Back!
Week 1 - 8/24-8/28- Welcome Back!
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