Music at Mendel
Dawn Williams, MMEd, BMUS University of Georgia
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten
March 25 , 2020 lesson Musicians will attend the Google Meet session for Music activities and encounters.
March 25 , 2020 lesson Musicians will attend the Google Meet session for Music activities and encounters.
Week of March 30, 2020
Week of March 30, 2020
Musicians will listen to Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals (Tortoises) and color the Turtle Sheet using the link below.
Musicians will listen to Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals (Tortoises) and color the Turtle Sheet using the link below.
drive.google.com/file/d/1UHuUsDbiuGPz6_22JGEsafOgbwQtJMCd/view?usp=sharing
Week of April 13
Week of April 13
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Kindergarten. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Kindergarten. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 27 Go ChromeMusicLab and make a song that is also a picture.
Week of April 27 Go ChromeMusicLab and make a song that is also a picture.
For Example, take a look at the smile face.
For Example, take a look at the smile face.
Week of May 4
Week of May 4
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Week of May 11
Week of May 11
Week of May 18
Week of May 18
1) Listen to Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Percussion - Home Edition.
1) Listen to Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Percussion - Home Edition.
Choose four items from around your home to use as percussion instruments. The suggestions are: a box, metal can (soup can or trash can), spoon and lid (as to a pot), but you can choose anything you wish. Play along and video yourself. Perhaps you can ask your family to cover a part?
Choose four items from around your home to use as percussion instruments. The suggestions are: a box, metal can (soup can or trash can), spoon and lid (as to a pot), but you can choose anything you wish. Play along and video yourself. Perhaps you can ask your family to cover a part?
Music that is also a picture.
Music that is also a picture.
First Grade
First Grade
Week of March 30
Week of March 30
Musicians will listen to Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals (Tortoises) and color the Turtle Sheet.
Musicians will listen to Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals (Tortoises) and color the Turtle Sheet.
Week of April 13
Week of April 13
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for first grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for first grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 20
Week of April 20
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for first grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for first grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 27 Go ChromeMusicLab and make a song that is also a picture. Know that not all notes sound good together.
Week of April 27 Go ChromeMusicLab and make a song that is also a picture. Know that not all notes sound good together.
For Example: See the goofy face above.
For Example: See the goofy face above.
Week of May 4
Week of May 4
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Week of May 11
Week of May 11
Week of May 18
Week of May 18
1) Listen to Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Percussion - Home Edition.
1) Listen to Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Percussion - Home Edition.
Choose four items from around your home to use as percussion instruments. The suggestions are: a box, metal can (soup can or trash can), spoon and lid (as to a pot), but you can choose anything you wish. Play along and video yourself. Perhaps you can ask your family to cover a part?
Choose four items from around your home to use as percussion instruments. The suggestions are: a box, metal can (soup can or trash can), spoon and lid (as to a pot), but you can choose anything you wish. Play along and video yourself. Perhaps you can ask your family to cover a part?
Second Grade
Second Grade
March 25
March 25
Students will access the Chrome Music Lab Melody Maker site and build a melody.
Students will access the Chrome Music Lab Melody Maker site and build a melody.
Create an account and Log into Quaver Music.
Create an account and Log into Quaver Music.
Look at the Quaver Tab at the top of this page.
Look at the Quaver Tab at the top of this page.
Week of April 13
Week of April 13
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for second grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for second grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 20
Week of April 20
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Second grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Second grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 27
Week of April 27
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Week of May 4
Week of May 4
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Week of May 11
Week of May 11
Your assignments are:
Your assignments are:
1) check out my Google Classroom code: s 2 v v 6 u 6 (no spaces in the codes...I put a space between the characters to make it easier to read),
1) check out my Google Classroom code: s 2 v v 6 u 6 (no spaces in the codes...I put a space between the characters to make it easier to read),
2) Send me your Quaver username. Some of you did not use the format I suggested and I cannot identify the owner from the username.
2) Send me your Quaver username. Some of you did not use the format I suggested and I cannot identify the owner from the username.
Week of May 18
Week of May 18
1) Listen to Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Percussion - Home Edition.
1) Listen to Hungarian Dance No. 5 - Percussion - Home Edition.
Choose four items from around your home to use as percussion instruments. The suggestions are: a box, metal can (soup can or trash can), spoon and lid (as to a pot), but you can choose anything you wish. Play along and video yourself. Perhaps you can ask your family to cover a part?
Choose four items from around your home to use as percussion instruments. The suggestions are: a box, metal can (soup can or trash can), spoon and lid (as to a pot), but you can choose anything you wish. Play along and video yourself. Perhaps you can ask your family to cover a part?
Third Grade
Third Grade
March 25 I would like everyone to access Chrome Music Lab and explore the science of sound. Also, everyone should create an account in Quaver Music and explore that web site.
March 25 I would like everyone to access Chrome Music Lab and explore the science of sound. Also, everyone should create an account in Quaver Music and explore that web site.
For next week: please create a 15-30 second presentation. Go through the STUDIO door on the right OR click the APP tab on the bottom left. Choose from Composer, Backbeat, Strum, Dancer or Grooves. Save your work by going to the FILE tab on the bottom.
For next week: please create a 15-30 second presentation. Go through the STUDIO door on the right OR click the APP tab on the bottom left. Choose from Composer, Backbeat, Strum, Dancer or Grooves. Save your work by going to the FILE tab on the bottom.
If you have not yet done so, create an account and Log into Quaver Music.
If you have not yet done so, create an account and Log into Quaver Music.
Look at the Quaver Tab at the top of this page.
Look at the Quaver Tab at the top of this page.
Week of April 13
Week of April 13
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for third grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for third grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 20
Week of April 20
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Third grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Third grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 27
Week of April 27
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Week of May 4
Week of May 4
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Week of May 11
Week of May 11
Your assignments are:
Your assignments are:
1) check out my Google Classroom code: s 2 v v 6 u 6 (no spaces in the codes...I put a space between the characters to make it easier to read),
1) check out my Google Classroom code: s 2 v v 6 u 6 (no spaces in the codes...I put a space between the characters to make it easier to read),
2) Send me your Quaver username. Some of you did not use the format I suggested and I cannot identify the owner from the username.
2) Send me your Quaver username. Some of you did not use the format I suggested and I cannot identify the owner from the username.
Week of May 18
Week of May 18
1) Go to the Links tab above and then scroll down to "This is bad." How many mistakes can you find in the photo advertisment? There are three, but one is more "weird" then an actual mistake.....post your findings and thoughts on the Mendel Music Google Classroom stream.
1) Go to the Links tab above and then scroll down to "This is bad." How many mistakes can you find in the photo advertisment? There are three, but one is more "weird" then an actual mistake.....post your findings and thoughts on the Mendel Music Google Classroom stream.
2) Scroll down further and you'll see a couple of rhythm charts. Take a look at how the words are written out using rhythm and see if you can see the connections. Then, choose 10 words NOT already shown and write out the rhythm for them. Take a picture and post it in the Mendel Music Google Classroom.
2) Scroll down further and you'll see a couple of rhythm charts. Take a look at how the words are written out using rhythm and see if you can see the connections. Then, choose 10 words NOT already shown and write out the rhythm for them. Take a picture and post it in the Mendel Music Google Classroom.
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade
March 25 Musicians should access Recorder Karate Dojo and practice belts white through black. Username and Password are on page 1 (Hot Cross Buns) of the music packet. This information will be sent to parents via e-mail.
March 25 Musicians should access Recorder Karate Dojo and practice belts white through black. Username and Password are on page 1 (Hot Cross Buns) of the music packet. This information will be sent to parents via e-mail.
Create an account and Log into Quaver Music.
Create an account and Log into Quaver Music.
Look at the Quaver Tab at the top of this page.
Look at the Quaver Tab at the top of this page.
Week of April 13
Week of April 13
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for 4th grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for 4th grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 20
Week of April 20
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Fourth grade or Recorder/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Fourth grade or Recorder/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 27
Week of April 27
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Week of May 4
Week of May 4
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Week of May 18
Week of May 18
1) Go to the Links tab above and then scroll down to "This is bad." How many mistakes can you find in the photo advertisment? There are three, but one is more "weird" then an actual mistake.....post your findings and thoughts on the Mendel Music Google Classroom stream.
1) Go to the Links tab above and then scroll down to "This is bad." How many mistakes can you find in the photo advertisment? There are three, but one is more "weird" then an actual mistake.....post your findings and thoughts on the Mendel Music Google Classroom stream.
2) Scroll down further and you'll see a couple of rhythm charts. Take a look at how the words are written out using rhythm and see if you can see the connections. Then, choose 10 words NOT already shown and write out the rhythm for them. Take a picture and post it in the Mendel Music Google Classroom.
2) Scroll down further and you'll see a couple of rhythm charts. Take a look at how the words are written out using rhythm and see if you can see the connections. Then, choose 10 words NOT already shown and write out the rhythm for them. Take a picture and post it in the Mendel Music Google Classroom.
Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade
Log onto Quaver and complete the assignment that will show in your assignments tab. Check out the Quaver tab at the top of this page to navigate the "With or Without Adobe Flash" choices. You must run Quaver Without Flash in order to see your assignments page.
Log onto Quaver and complete the assignment that will show in your assignments tab. Check out the Quaver tab at the top of this page to navigate the "With or Without Adobe Flash" choices. You must run Quaver Without Flash in order to see your assignments page.
Week of April 13
Week of April 13
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for 5th grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for 5th grade. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 20
Week of April 20
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Fifth grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Go the Choice Board tab at the top of this page and refer to the Choice Board for Fifth grade/April 20. If you wish, you may revisit the Choice Boards and activities from the past weeks. Don't forget to submit an Exit Ticket when you're done.
Week of April 27
Week of April 27
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Click on the Listening link at the top of this page. Choose a music selection, listen to it and complete the exit ticket. Choose two selections. You'll need to complete a separate exit ticket for each one. You may do more!
Week of May 4
Week of May 4
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
It's time to catch-up! Go back to a previously assigned lesson and do it.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Send your work to me via dawn.m.williams@student._________ or complete the exit ticket.
Week of May 11
Week of May 11
Your assignments are:
Your assignments are:
1) check out my Google Classroom code: s 2 v v 6 u 6 (no spaces in the codes...I put a space between the characters to make it easier to read),
1) check out my Google Classroom code: s 2 v v 6 u 6 (no spaces in the codes...I put a space between the characters to make it easier to read),
2) Send me your Quaver username. Some of you did not use the format I suggested and I cannot identify the owner from the username.
2) Send me your Quaver username. Some of you did not use the format I suggested and I cannot identify the owner from the username.
3) Your assignment is the Jazz Genre on Quaver. It should pop up on your Dashboard Assignments section when you log on without flash.
3) Your assignment is the Jazz Genre on Quaver. It should pop up on your Dashboard Assignments section when you log on without flash.
Week of May 18
Week of May 18
1) Go to the Links tab above and then scroll down to "This is bad." How many mistakes can you find in the photo advertisment? There are three, but one is more "weird" then an actual mistake.....post your findings and thoughts on the Mendel Music Google Classroom stream.
1) Go to the Links tab above and then scroll down to "This is bad." How many mistakes can you find in the photo advertisment? There are three, but one is more "weird" then an actual mistake.....post your findings and thoughts on the Mendel Music Google Classroom stream.
2) Scroll down further and you'll see a couple of rhythm charts. Take a look at how the words are written out using rhythm and see if you can see the connections. Then, choose 10 words NOT already shown and write out the rhythm for them. Take a picture and post it in the Mendel Music Google Classroom.
2) Scroll down further and you'll see a couple of rhythm charts. Take a look at how the words are written out using rhythm and see if you can see the connections. Then, choose 10 words NOT already shown and write out the rhythm for them. Take a picture and post it in the Mendel Music Google Classroom.
Enrichment Activities for the Family (new activity)
Enrichment Activities for the Family (new activity)
ACTIVITY 1
ACTIVITY 1
Objective: I can compare and contrast the same piece performed in different styles.
Objective: I can compare and contrast the same piece performed in different styles.
Instruction:
Instruction:
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in March of 1685. He just celebrated his ________ birthday!! Do the math to find out old he would be if he were still alive.
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in March of 1685. He just celebrated his ________ birthday!! Do the math to find out old he would be if he were still alive.
Now that you know a little bit about JS BACH,
Now that you know a little bit about JS BACH,
listen to one of his most famous pieces titled, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," performed in two different styles.
listen to one of his most famous pieces titled, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring," performed in two different styles.
Which one did you like better? Why?
Which one did you like better? Why?
Is one of them more relaxing?
Is one of them more relaxing?
Does one make you feel like dancing?
Does one make you feel like dancing?
You can discuss your answers with your family
You can discuss your answers with your family
Create a Venn diagram with 3 points in each section.
Create a Venn diagram with 3 points in each section.
**you can do this activity with an music selection you wish**
**you can do this activity with an music selection you wish**
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ACTIVITY 2:
ACTIVITY 2:
Design and build your own musical instrument(s) using items around your home.
Design and build your own musical instrument(s) using items around your home.
The YouTube link below may provide a starting point.
The YouTube link below may provide a starting point.
The publisher has sites for individual instrument families.
The publisher has sites for individual instrument families.
Part I Introduction
Part I Introduction
Part 2 Strings
Part 2 Strings
Part 3 Percussion
Part 3 Percussion
Part 4 Woodwind
Part 4 Woodwind
Part 5 Brass
Part 5 Brass
Part 6 Demonstration of all the homemade instruments playing together
Part 6 Demonstration of all the homemade instruments playing together
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ACTIVITY 3: Who Played it better? Listen to the two clips of Bach's Minuet in G and discuss which one is better. There is BIG difference between the two.
ACTIVITY 3: Who Played it better? Listen to the two clips of Bach's Minuet in G and discuss which one is better. There is BIG difference between the two.
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