Posted on April 17th

All Saint Hilary School students are preparing for their Music Assessment on May 8th, which will take place during our concert. Their performance will be evaluated on stage presence, beat, rhythm, melody, harmony, and the message conveyed through their music.

Each and every student plays an essential role in the success of their class’s presentation. As they step forward, they are “coming forth,” offering their personal best.

“Then, Now, and Always” reminds us that through every moment—past, present, and future—God is always with us.

Keep practicing your violins!

Metronome 

Correct Bow Hold 

How to draw a treble clef and time signature 

violin fingering chart 

violin notes and fingering 

Name That Note 

Treble clef Practice 

When We Do Family History lyrics

When We Do Family History Mp3

When We Do Family History accompaniment

Small and Simple Faith MP3

Small and Simple Faith lyrics (Memorize only the bold print)

Small and SImple Faith accompaniment

Praise lyrics

Living Stations songs Need to know not memorize

Posted on March 20th

Keep working on Pachelbel's Canon. Long bow strokes, no rests in between the notes. Listen to yourself. Are you playing in tune? Are your fingers in the correct place?

Review the songs for the upcoming Living Stations on April 2nd and the concert on May 8th.

Posted on March 13th

Be prepared to be assessed on each 4 measure section during the next two weeks. 

Memorize  the lyrics and melody for the Chorus of When We Do Family Histories. the chorus of Small and Simple Faith and Praise.

Posted on March 6th

Practice up through measure 20. Do not go on yet. Although I am very proud when I hear so many of you attempting the next section. You are not playing the correct notes/fingering. Remember that practice makes PERMANENT. Please wait until we go over the next section together.

Be prepared to be assessed on each 4 measure section during the next two weeks. 

Memorize  the lyrics and melody for the Chorus of When We Do Family Histories. Begin to memorize the chorus of Small and Simple Faith.Posted on February 27th

Practice through measure 20. Use long bow strokes.  Check your posture. Are you holding your bow correctly?

Posted on Feburary 20th 

Continue you to practice up through measure 16. We will learn measures 17- 20 next week.

Posted on February 13th

Keep practicing the first 4 lines of Pachelbel Canon.

Review your musical vocabulary words: Canon, Round, Ostinato

Posted on January 30th

We have learned the first 4 lines of Pachelbel's Canon.  Are you making the tranistion from half notes to quarters accurately? Remember a half note is 2 beats and a quarter note is 1 beat.  Keep practicing with smooth bow strokes and a beautiful tone.

Posted on January 16th.

Practice the first 3 lines of Pachelbel's Canon. Use long, smooth bow strokes.

Keep working on the Name That Note drill. Challenge yourself with the Intermediate level.

The students worked hard on the first 3 lines of Pachelbel's Canon. They are continuing to practice  and refine these lines before they move on to the rest of the piece. They are working on their note reading skills using Name That Note. They sang and participated in our "I Have a Dream" activity in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and they have begun to learn more about St. Hilary and his contributions to music in the Catholic church.

Posted on January 9th

We learned the first 2 sections of Pachelbel's Canon this week and worked on Name That Note.

Remember if you are absent, you need to send a video of you playing your violin to pfaw@sainthilaryschool.org.

Check Google Classroom.  Have  you submitted all of your assignments?

Posted on January 2nd

If you are absent on Thursday, please make a video of yourself playing the first line of Pachelbel's Canon. You know the notes. Use the chart on the learning site if you need help. Send the video to me in an email by 3:00 PM on Thursday. You should also send a screen shot of your score on Name That Note.

Posted on January 9th

Practice the first 2 sections of Pachelbel's Canon: the first line and measures 5-8.

Keep working on the Name That Note drill. When you are comfortable with the Beginner setting, challenge yourself with Intermediate.

Posted on January 2nd

Happy New Year.

I hope that you had a wonderful vacation.

Be prepared with your violin on Thursday ready to play. Have you made all of the suggested corrections?

You will be taking your treble clef note reading assessment this month. Make sure that you are reviewing your letter names. Use this drill Name That Note.

The make up assessment for students who missed the concert will be on Thursday, January 8th morning recess or lunch recess or Friday January 9th during morning recess. 

We will begin Pachelbel's Canon this week. If you are absent on Thursday, please make a video of yourself playing the first line of Pachelbel's Canon. You know the notes. Use the chart on the learning site if you need help. Send the video to me in an email by 3:00 PM on Thursday. You should also send a screen shot of your score on Name That Note.

Posted on December 15th

I am so proud of the FIFTH Graders and their performance at the Christmas Concert. They added so much to the evening. The make up assessment for students who missed the concert will be in January in the music room. Students may choose from the following dates and times: Thursday, January 8th or Friday January 9th during either morning recess or lunch recess.

This week we will enjoy some Christmas music activities in our music class as well as finishing our work with Jingle Bells on the violin.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Reposted on December 5th

Remember:

We are so excited that the Christmas Concert is drawing near!

The students have been working hard on their songs, movements, and a few surprise interludes during the transitions. ALL students participate in this event. It is both an important part of our educational program and a joyful opportunity for students to share their musical gifts with you.

Christmas Concert

Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00 PM in the church

Arrival:
Students should arrive and go to their classrooms between 5:30–5:40 PM.
If you arrive early, your child must remain with you until 5:30 PM. Once students enter their classroom, they will remain with their teacher.

Dress Code:
Christmas Holiday Dress following the guidelines in the school handbook including

·       No makeup

·       No headgear rising more than ½ inch from the head (so all students can be seen)

At the end of the concert, students will return to their classrooms. Please plan to pick them up there.

We look forward to celebrating this special evening with you!

Posted on September 19th

Practice the Twinkle Accompaniment with the rhythm pattern Ice Cream Shh Cone. Eighth note,  Eighth note, Eighth rest, Eighth note.  The bowing pattern is Down Up Stop Up.

Focus on posture, violin hold, bow hold and starting down bow.

Memorize Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Jive and  Yo Tengo Un Amigo Que Me Ama.

Posted on September 12th

Practice the Twinkle Accompaniment with the rhythm pattern Mississippi Hot Dog. 4 sixteenth notes followed by 2 eighth notes. (This is posted under Sheet Music)

Focus on posture, violin hold, bow hold and starting down bow.

Posted on September 5th

1. Practice the Rhythm Mississippi Hot Dog 4 sixteenth notes followed by 2 eighth notes on each string. Check your posture. Are you holding your violin and bow correctly? Is the bow straight when you play it? Have fun. G, D, A, E

5th Grade Music Information

Students are expected to be able to read the letter names of the notes on the treble clef staff and to identify and perform correctly rhythms using whole, dotted half, half, quarter and eighth notes/rests.

Students supply their own violin. I STRONGLY recommend renting from a reputable music store. If you prefer to purchase please read this. If you are using a hand me down, you need to take it to a luthier for adjustments prior to our first music class for adjustments.

You will need the following items for class on Thursdays and Fridays.·  

• Violin/bow (with 4 fine tuners)

• Rosin

• Cleaning cloth

• Folding music stand in a case   

• Folder for music and other papers    (keep 2-3 pieces of lined paper and a pencil in your folder)  (Folder will be supplied by St. Hilary School)                                                              

• Cases should be labeled with student's Name, School and Phone Number (either home or school.)

•  iPad (school)

"Great First Week with your violins" 

2. Memorize the letter names of your strings. 

Low to high G, D, A, E and High to low E, A, D, G.

3. Practice playing pizzicato.

First one pluck per string in order G, D, A, E then two plucks, then 3 plucks, then 4 plucks.  (G,D, A,E--G,G,D,D,A,A,E,E, -- G,G,G,D,D,D,A,A,A,E,E,E,---G,G,G,G,D,D,D,D,A,A,A,A,E,E,E,E,)

4. Practice the spider crawl on your bow. 

Holds the bow vertically and "crawls" with your fingers up and down the stick like a spider, without sliding your hand. Try to keep the bow steady - no swaying. Do not touch the hair. 

5. Google Classroom Assignment from Class on September 4th. Due on September 4th.

Twinkle Accompaniment 

Twinkle Accompaniment with Rhythm Pattern 

Twinkle Melody with letter names/notes 

Jingle Bells

Pachelbel's Canon in D