Music Challenge #7

Metis Music

During this time of year, we spend some time in Music class looking at First Nations and Metis Music.

Below are some videos on Metis Music. Travel through history as you learn about Metis music and culture. You will be able to hear about the Metis sash and what it means to the Metis people, as well as how music plays such an important part in the history and lives of Metis peopl.

Metis music, in particular Metis jigging music is important in Metis culture. Listen to the story "Fiddle Dancer", and try your hand at some jigging. Send Mrs. Rutz a picture or video of you dancing arutz@srsd119.ca

History of the Metis Jig

Metis Rhythms

Importance of the Metis Sash

Listen to the story "Fiddle Dancer"

Learn the Red River jig

Metis Square dancing

musicplayonline.com/

Match the Melody or Rhythm

Test your listening to see if you can match the melody or rhythm being played. There are lots of different levels to try. Click the link and then click along the right hand side of the screen to play.

Grade 4 Recorders

This is the website we used in class while learning the recorder: musicplayonline.com/recorder/ There are lots of pieces here that you can review, and then pick some new ones to learn. Follow the tabs at the top of the page to pick different options for the same piece. If you forget some fingerings, on the right hand side click Recorder Warm up and they are there for you to review. You can even compose your own song!

Record yourself playing a piece and send it to arutz@srsd119.ca I would love to hear you play again!

musicplayonline.com/recorder/

New Recorder Songs

Baby Shark-Recorder

Old Town Road-Recorder

GRADE 4 STUDENTS: YAHOO!! IT'S BAND TIME!

Here is a video that features the Calgary Symphonic Orchestra. When you get to grade 7/8, our Arthur Pechey Band students travel to Calgary and Banff to visit this fine orchestra. Something to look forward to!! Stay tuned next week for the Brass instruments.

Tell me what you think of this video. Email sacorn@srsd119.ca

Sing, Sing, Sing!!

This weeks challenge is to keep on singing. There are some songs in here that we have done in class and you may recognize. There are some really oldies but goodies too. Your parents might even remember The Elephant Show-it was one of my favourites! Enjoy!

Over in the Meadow

Peanut Butter (and Jelly)

She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain

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