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Williamson, Kris Dontas & Ledingham

Hi Everyone,

Please watch this cool video of a young First Nations Hoop dancer and members of his community. It is an incredible talent that takes years of practice and Devine is one of the best in the world. Enjoy !

Have a wonderful summer and I hope you get to listen to some music and practice your instruments if you play one.

Ms. Edwards


https://bit.ly/2TqbVKb

Hi Everyone!

Please watch and listen to the amazing song by Vivaldi!

He wrote one song for every season and it is called , The Four Seasons! The Spring song is my favourite because it really is uplifting and reminds me of the beauty of spring!

Did you watch the Talent Show on our Talent show web site?

Go to tht eweb site and click on MAY 22nd at the top and the show is there. Please let me know you got it! There will be another show with more acts coming this Friday!

Ms. Edwards


Hello Everyone,

Here are two music videos created during Covid 19. They are very different in music styles but both are presented by musicians who care and want to make a difference in the world. Always look for those who help.

Angelique Kidjo is a famous African singer, songwriter who has done many incredible acts of kindness and support in during her career. She is an ambassador for UNICEF and supports many causes world wide. Please dance along!

Blue Rodeo is a Canadian band that also supports many local charities in Toronto and around Canada.

See if you recognize anyone helping them sing the song n the video? There are even some Whistler people (hint).

Please share this with your families as I know many families will enjoy the songs.

Let me know your thoughts on how we, as a school community , could help make a difference in this time. What act of kindness could we collectively do? A song? Fundraise?

Have a great long weekend!

Thank you for all the Talent Show submissions! Awesome!

Ms. Edwards

Hello Everyone,

Since we are not doing drumming in school as planned, here is a great African drum lesson from the Kennedy Art Centre. If you have a drum, try to play along. This also helps with learning about time on a clock! Have fun!!



This is a beautiful video of musician Jack Johnson and Hawaiian musician Paula Fuga playing guitar and Ukulele last week. The song has a great message and shows how well guitar and Ukulele sound together.

I hope some of you try it!

Hello All,

Here is a really cool Chrome music lab activity for you to try.

Just click on the link above and a sub link appears. use that.

Add notes to the song and make your own version.

Once you are finished, click SAVE

On next screen click COPY LINK

Save and send to me! Ledwards@sd48.bc.ca

Enjoy the video I sent as it is my favourite green person! He is singing with a great message ( let me know if you get it) Share with family as some of your parents may know this song.

Hope you are growing some plants, flowers, veggies?

Happy Spring ! Ms. Edwards

Hello Everyone!

Please watch this amazing video from Canadian musicians created to raise money for the Red Cross and relief efforts during this time.

The song was written by the late Bill Withers and is powerful in it's message at any time.

See how many artists you recognize?

Here are the words so you can sing along. Please share with your family


C F

Sometimes in our lives

C

we all have pain

Em G

We all have sorrow

C F

But if we are wise

C G C

We know that there's always tomorrow[Chorus] C F

Lean on me, when you're not strong

C And I'll be your friend

Em G I'll help you carry on

C F

For it won't be long

C

'Til I'm gonna need

G C Somebody to lean on

[Verse 2]

C F Please swallow your pride

C

If I have things


Em G


you need to borrow


C F


For no one can fill


C


those of your needs


G C

That you don't let show

[Bridge] C G C

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand

C G C

We all need somebody to lean on

C G C

I just might have a problem that you'd understand

C G C

We all need somebody to lean on[Chorus]

C F

Lean on me, when you're not strong

C

And I'll be your friend

Em G

I'll help you carry on

C F

For it won't be long

C

'Til I'm gonna need

G C

Somebody to lean on

[Bridge]

C G C

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand

C G C

We all need somebody to lean on

C G C

I just might have a problem that you'd understand

C G C

We all need somebody to lean on

[Verse 3]C F

If there is a load

C you have to bear

Em G

That you can't carry

C F

I'm right up the road

C

I'll share your load

G C

If you just call me (call me [Chorus]

C F

Lean on me, when you're not strong

C

And I'll be your friend

Em G

I'll help you carry on

C F

For it won't be long

C

'Til I'm gonna need

G C

Somebody to lean on


Hello Everyone! Happy Earth Day!

Please watch the video I have sent you. It is Joni mitchell , a famous Canadian song writer and musician. She wrote the song a long time ago but it still holds very true today!

Try writing a poem and turning into a song. Pick an object or scene in nature and paint it or sketch it. If you go outside you will see and hear so many beautiful birds right now.

Stay tuned to the Music web site this week for a BIG announcement!

Ms. Edwards



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5DE5Qnn1Zs

Hi Everyone,

Here is a fun Ukulele play along to a song you all know.

When the chords outlines RED you play them.

The words are up like karaoke. Keep the stums simple.

Let me know if it works by sending an email in your google classroom.

You can play it on your guitar using same chords ( just different chord shape for guitar for chords as you know)

Reminder, to get onto your grade group WEB site, click on your grade group at the top of the web site and it wil take you here.

Have fun!

Ms. Edwards

PS- I have added a classic song for EARTH DAY by one of my favourite bands! Click on the link below and the song will appear. The message is clear. Prize to the first person who responds with answer to the question: Who is singing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMMiXjwhODU&list=RDTMMiXjwhODU&start_r

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Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to be presenting our new MUSIC web site. It has been great to hear from so many of you and I am glad many of you are still playing your guitars, ukuleles, pianos and other instruments. The Toronto symphony orchestra made this video a few weeks ago as a positive message to the world. It took a lot of effort and collaborating. I hear many of you are writing songs! Looking forward to hearing them in the coming weeks.

Send your thoughts and or,ideas to your google classroom accounts.

There are so many beautiful song birds in the area right now!

Ms. Edwards


Here is a cool way to play music. Enjoy! What could you use to make music that is not an instrument?



Let's compose our own song! 🎶

1 - Follow the link below and get to writing a song!

2 - When you're done make sure to click the check mark and save it!

3 - Copy the link it gives you after you save it, copy the link to send to me in Google Classroom so I can have a good listen. Have fun!


https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/


ENJOY THE DANCE VIDEO BY LEON BRIDGES.

DANCE PARTY!

Ms. Edwards