Watch episode 6 of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra's Rhythm and Recess. This episode features the Orchestra's principal bass player Frank Fusari and the battle of the bases.
Click the link above to bring you to a fun video where you'll hear a great version of a famous Star Wars tune.
Identify the instrument you hear
Click the link above to bring you to the website: Musictechteacher. Do the "Identify the music sounds" music quiz.
Watch episode 5 of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra's Rhythm and Recess. This episode features the Orchestra's principal violist Kate Read.
Violin vs. Viola
Now that you've watched this weeks video from Violist Kate Read and last weeks video from violinist Heather Kao think about what is the difference between a violin and a viola? Many people mix these two instruments up. Click the two links below to watch short videos on the difference between a violin and viola.
Answer the following question and email me your answer at kristacroke@nlesd.ca
List 3 differences in a viola and a violin.
Click the link above to bring you to MusicPlay Online. Play the Note Name Memory Game.
Click the above link to watch the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra series Rhythm and Recess. This week you will listen to the NSO's concertmaster and principal first violinist Heather Kao.
Click the link above to bring you to the "Classics for Kids" website. On this page click the "Compose your own music" section. Have fun!
Marvelous Musical Podcost: Mozart
Let's revisit one of the most influential composers of all time! Click the link above to listen to a hilarious podcast about the amazing Mozart.
Composer Challenge: While listening to the podcast find the answer to the following question: How old was Mozart when his first opera premiered? email your answer to kristacroke@nlesd.ca.
Our very own Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra presents a new series Rhythm and Recess. Click the link above to hear from the NSO's top percussionist Rob Power. This is part 2 of a 2 part episode.
Incredibox is a fun interactive website! take some time to revisit incredibox website this week.
Click the link above to bring you to MusicPlayOnline. Click on the link that says "Pop Quiz, Treble Clef" (you will find this mid-page on the right side).
Music Monday at Home - Student Contest - Monday May 4th!!
Click the link above to take you to a fun contest you can do at home to celebrate Music Monday. I would also love to see your pictures! Email me at kristacroke@nlesd.ca
Rhythm and Recess 2 (Part 1)
Our very own Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra presents a new series Rhythm and Recess. Click the link above to hear from the NSO's top percussionist Rob Power.
Test your memory on the instruments of the orchestra. Click the link above to bring you to a quiz on the instrument families.
Instruments of the orchestra powerpoint
Had some trouble with remembering some of the instruments of the orchestra? Click on the link above for a review.
Music Monday at Home - Student Contest!!
Click the link above to take you to a fun contest you can do at home to celebrate Music Monday.
Recorder: Don't forget to review your recorder pieces.
Think the recorder can't be fun and really great to listen to? Click the link above to hear an AMAZING recorder player!!
Click the link above to watch a short video to review your lines and spaces.
The link above will bring you to a page where you can download a worksheet to name your lines and spaces. Don't have a printer at home to print the sheet? No problem, just use a blank sheet of paper to fill in your answers! Next week I will post the answers.
Our very own Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra presents a new series Rhythm and Recess. Click the link above to hear from Maestro Marc David who we were so lucky to have come speak to us at EPE this winter! The NSO will be presenting a new Rhythm and Recess session every Wednesday at 11:00. Every week I will post the previous week's session here in case you missed it!
Click the above link to bring you to a great page to do some review from our unit this year on Beethoven. Listen to the musical examples and use the links provided on that page for even more information. Try the quiz!
Who Has Seen the Wind? - (recorder selection)
Click on the above link to bring you to a new recorder song to practice. We are using this page for the music only (ignore the write up in the beginning).
Click the following to hear a recording : Who Has Seen the Wind
Click on the above link to take you you Music Tech Teacher website. This is a great worksheet to review rhythm counting and reviewing a 4/4 time signature.
Incredibox is a fun interactive website!
Grade 4 students can continue recorder work at home. Our yellow book "The Complete Recorder Resource" has lots of songs for students to practice. This week try practicing "My Paddle" found on page 12. Click the "My Paddle" link above to hear a recording of this selection.
My Paddle introduced a new rhythm pattern in grade four "syn-co-pa" click the link above to see a review of syncopation.
Learn the choreography to "Old Time Rock and Roll". Click the link above.