Mr. Mac&#39;s Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BDVvB7Xx1w

Step 2: This music video shows Andrea Bocelli, a famous Italian singer, trying to help Elmo get to sleep!

Andrea Bocelli is a famous singer from Italy. He was blinded by a football accident at the age of 12, and later graduated from law school, before beginning a career as a singer. He has sold over 85 million recordings throughout the world.

Check out Andrea Bocelli singing with Elmo in the video below!

Week 6

Step 1 : “Drum City” by Thea Guidone.

I have a fun book all about drums for you to listen to this week.

Follow the link below to listen to Mr. Wil read the book to you.

https://youtu.be/AFdmRBp30LQ

Step 2: Musical Instruments!

Here is a little musical instrument quiz for you. I wonder how many instruments you can guess?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=WV63aVMnyMA&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's . Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I4jJpbBwzw&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 7

Step 1 : "Dump Truck Disco" by Skye Silver

This week I have a fun book called "Dump Truck Disco". Some of the drawings were made by Sarita McNeil of Halifax!

Follow the link and listen to Lisa Rosinsky read the book to you. At the end of the reading you can watch the video.

Step 2: Clap Clap Rhythm Lesson

See if you can clap along with the music. You will need to clap 2,3 and 4 times!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anmcoVFcvc0&feature=emb_logo

Week 8

Step 1 : A Happy Song!

Here is a fun and bouncy dance tune that introduces the action verbs "clap", "stomp", "swing", "dance", "sing", jump", "touch", and "shake". In the video, robot and the little chicks present choreography on the dance floor, while Mother Hen and the band are singing.

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=96&v=dUXk8Nc5qQ8&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: Puff the Magic Dragon | Song and Book Read Along

One of our favorite songs! Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=141&v=klCEwLH6vIU&feature=emb_logo

Grade 1

If you would like to share a message, picture, video, question, comment or any of your music work with me, please send it to mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 1

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to first game in the column at the right, called "WHICH RHYTHM DO YOU HEAR? " Start with Level 1 and Level 2 this week.

"Eensy Weensy Spider"

Please click on the link. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-1-march-week-3-lesson/

In Step 2, watch the video and try to learn the actions to this fun song! In Step 3, you can see the lyrics.

Week 2

Please click on the link. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-1-march-week-3-lesson/

In Step 4 there are four different games to play:

Same or Different (listen to 2 notes and click on same or different).
Hunt for Higher or Lower (move the "H" or "L" to the correct note).
Color Higher or Lower (color the high or low pitches with the computer mouse)
Which Way Do the Notes Go? (click to identify if the notes go "low to high" or "high to low")

Week 3

Please click on the link. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-1-march-week-3-lesson/

In Step 5- So-me Movie: So-me Goes Missing

Watch the video. Pause it when you hear singing, and ask the children to echo what was sung.

Step 6 - Bingo Kids Demo

Watch the Kids Demo video of Bingo and sing along with the video. Do the actions with the kids in the video.

Step 7 - Sing Bingo!

Sing with the lyrics of the Bingo song. When you sing this song, sing all the letters the first time. The second time, clap the first letter and sing the rest. The next time clap two letters, and so on.

Step 8 Rhythm Practice - Echo Rhythms

Listen to the rhythm and echo it by clapping and saying the ta and ti-ti sounds. Remember, don't say anything on the rests!

Then try just saying the rhythm names.

Finally try to just clap the sounds.

Week 4

Step 1 : Here's a fun movement song. See if you can walk, run, tip toe and gallop to the music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j24_xH5uvdA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2lGHncz6pNVsnqY_ONIEjetPROnUt2yq0WNbamr9wsdp6VECc1MfklHas

Watch members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra come together for virtual performance

They performed sections of the suite from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. How many instruments can you identify?

Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra came together, virtually, to perform for music lovers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the link:

https://www.cbc.ca/music/watch-members-of-the-toronto-symphony-orchestra-come-together-for-virtual-performance-1.5506515

Week 5

Step 1 : Since this week included May 4, I though it might be appropriate to listen and watch a bit of Star Wars music. This music is played on two cellos - they are in the string family of instruments. The cello has four strings and is played with the fingers and a bow. The cello is larger than the violin and viola but it is not as large as the bass!

Cello Wars - The Phantom Cellist

Please click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BDVvB7Xx1w

Step 2: This music video shows Andrea Bocelli, a famous Italian singer, trying to help Elmo get to sleep!

Andrea Bocelli is a famous singer from Italy. He was blinded by a football accident at the age of 12, and later graduated from law school, before beginning a career as a singer. He has sold over 85 million recordings throughout the world.

Check out Andrea Bocelli singing with Elmo in the video below!

Week 6

Step 1 : “Drum City” by Thea Guidone.

I have a fun book all about drums for you to listen to this week.

Follow the link below to listen to Mr. Wil read the book to you.

https://youtu.be/AFdmRBp30LQ

Step 2: Musical Instruments!

Here is a little musical instrument quiz for you. I wonder how many instruments you can guess?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=WV63aVMnyMA&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's . Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I4jJpbBwzw&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 7

Step 1 : "Dump Truck Disco" by Skye Silver

This week I have a fun book called "Dump Truck Disco". Some of the drawings were made by Sarita McNeil of Halifax!

Follow the link and listen to Lisa Rosinsky read the book to you. At the end of the reading you can watch the video.

Step 2: Clap Clap Rhythm Lesson

See if you can clap aling with the music. You will need to clap 2,3 and 4 times!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anmcoVFcvc0&feature=emb_logo

Week 8

Step 1 : A Happy Song!

Here is a fun and bouncy dance tune that introduces the action verbs "clap", "stomp", "swing", "dance", "sing", jump", "touch", and "shake". In the video, robot and the little chicks present choreography on the dance floor, while Mother Hen and the band are singing.

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=96&v=dUXk8Nc5qQ8&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: Puff the Magic Dragon | Song and Book Read Along

One of our favorite songs! Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=141&v=klCEwLH6vIU&feature=emb_logo

Grade 2

If you would like to share a message, picture, video, question, comment or any of your music work with me, please send it to mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 1

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to first game in the column at the right, called "WHICH RHYTHM DO YOU HEAR? " Start with Level 1 and Level 2 this week.

"A Pizza Hut" -Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-2-march-week-3-lesson/

In Step 3, watch the video and try to learn the actions to this fun song! In Step 4, you can see the lyrics.

Week 2

"Ain't Gonna Rain No More"- Click on the link below, then scroll down to see steps 3, 4 and 5 in the lesson.

In Step 5 - read the lyrics

Step 6 - watch and listen to the video, then sing along.

In Step 7- learn about chorus and verse form.

In Step 8, create your own verse. You can play the accompaniment track and sing the chorus and your new verse. If you are not ready to create your own verse yet, you could also use the accompaniment track to sing the original words. (I would love to see your new verse, if you would like to share it with me!)

musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-2-march-week-3-lesson/

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to second game in the column at the right, called "MATCH THE MELODY ". Start with Level 2 which will help you to review the notes la, so and mi. There are three levels to Level 2 - Level 2a (great review), 2b (slightly harder) and 2c (a challenge - but YOU can do it!).

Week 3

Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-2-march-week-3-lesson/

Step 9 - Rain on the Green Grass

Read the words. Think about what the song means. What is the song about? Is it a funny song or a serious song?

How do the words make you feel? Did you learn a new word in this song?What is your favourite part of the lyrics?

Step 10 - Practice singing the lyrics and the solfege!

Song #71 Rain on the Green Grass has 4 kinds of videos. Let's play the Highlights video first!

The first time you hear the song, the words are sung and you can watch how they go higher and lower on the staff.

The second time you hear the song, it will be sung in solfege. Solfege is a way of naming notes that singers use: do re mi fa so la ti do. This song uses the notes do re mi so and la.

Step 11 - Solfa Challenge!

After you’ve heard the solfa notes for the song, go to the Interactive Activities. Choose Interactive Solfa. Click on a letter to name the note. The first note is s for so. If you make a mistake, you lose a star. If you lose all your stars, start over!

Assessment Suggestion: When you complete the activity, send a screenshot or picture of the completed activity to your teacher!

Game - Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to the fourth game in the column at the right, called "WHAT INSTRUMENT DO YOU HEAR?". Have fun choosing the picture of the instrument matching the sound you hear!

If you would like to send me a message and let me know how you did, that would be great !

Week 4

Step 1 : Here's a fun movement song. See if you can walk, run, tip toe and gallop to the music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j24_xH5uvdA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2lGHncz6pNVsnqY_ONIEjetPROnUt2yq0WNbamr9wsdp6VECc1MfklHas

Watch members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra come together for virtual performance

They performed sections of the suite from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. How many instruments can you identify?

Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra came together, virtually, to perform for music lovers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the link:

https://www.cbc.ca/music/watch-members-of-the-toronto-symphony-orchestra-come-together-for-virtual-performance-1.5506515

Week 5

Step 1 : Since this week included May 4, I though it might be appropriate to listen and watch a bit of Star Wars music. This music is played on two cellos - they are in the string family of instruments. The cello has four strings and is played with the fingers and a bow. The cello is larger than the violin and viola but it is not as large as the bass!

Cello Wars - The Phantom Cellist

Please click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BDVvB7Xx1w

Step 2: This music video shows Andrea Bocelli, a famous Italian singer, trying to help Elmo get to sleep!

Andrea Bocelli is a famous singer from Italy. He was blinded by a football accident at the age of 12, and later graduated from law school, before beginning a career as a singer. He has sold over 85 million recordings throughout the world.

Check out Andrea Bocelli singing with Elmo in the video below!

Week 6

Step 1: The Little Einsteins - Leo and the Musical Families

Leo is trying to match up the instruments to their musical families. You can watch and see if you know where they should go - you don't need to put the instruments in the correct family, just watch Leo. Here is the link:

https://youtu.be/jDcfT7D4aOY

Step 2: Here is a rhythm clap along that uses Ta's and rests (quarter notes and quarter rests). See if you can clap at the correct time.

Watch the pointer as it points to the notes. Remember not to clap on the rests!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=102&v=5KScreASSOg&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's . Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHad-I5AJT0&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 7

Step 1 : In our second rhythm clap along we are going to add the half note. It it two beats long!

Here is the link.

Step 2: Why are musical terms in Italian?

Have ever wondered why there are so many Italian words telling us how to play the music? (forte for loud, largo for slow)

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser from Symphony Nova Scotia explains why musical terms are in Italian!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSe-M3EFIEA&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Singing Practice

If you would like to become a better singer here are some exercises to help you. See if you can make it to the end just like Anna does!

Here is the link.

Week 8

Step 1 : In our next rhythm read along we will add the rest. Remember, it is silent!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf5rcXhGPps&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: Clap and Say the Names of these Foods!

Let's have some fun clapping and saying the names of some food you can buy at McDonald's!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=198&v=Wi-V0ZZ-Ii8&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: What is the spike at the end of a cello?

Have you ever wondered what the spike is at the end of the cello? Shimon Walt from Symphony NS tells us.

Here is the link.

musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-3-march-week-3-lesson/

Grade 3

If you would like to share a message, picture, video, question, comment or any of your music work with me, please send it to mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 1

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to first game in the column at the right, called "WHICH RHYTHM DO YOU HEAR? " Start with Level 1 and Level 2 this week.

"Stella Ella Olla": click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson.

In Step 3, watch the video and learn the nonsense words to this fun song!

In Step 4, you can try the actions with your family if you have enough people. Aim to keep a steady beat as you pass the beat around the circle.

In Step 5, fill in the notes in the boxes, making sure you start with high do ( d') . This song only uses four different notes, and notes in the first bar are: d',d', so, so, la, so. This should help you get started.

Suggestion: When you complete the activity, send a screenshot or picture of the completed activity to your teacher!

Week 2

"Stella Ella Olla": click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson.

musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-3-march-week-3-lesson/

Step 6 NOTE NAME CHALLENGE!

Instrumental players usually use letter names: CDEFGABC' to name notes. Musicians call these "Absolute Note Names."

Complete the note name challenge!

Fill in the notes in the boxes, making sure you start with high C ( C') . This song only uses four different notes, and notes in the first bar are: C',C', G,G , A, G. This should help you get started.

Suggestion: When you complete the activity, send a screenshot or picture of the completed activity to your teacher!

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to second game in the column at the right, called "MATCH THE MELODY ". Start with Level 2 which will help you to review the notes la, so and mi. There are three levels to Level 2 - Level 2a (great review), 2b (slightly harder) and 2c (a challenge - but YOU can do it!).

Week 3

Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson.

musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-3-march-week-3-lesson/

Step 10 - Watch to a short video about the composer Johann Strauss Jr.

Johann Strauss Jr. lived from 1825-1899. He was known as the king of the waltz.

Step 11 - Listen and respond to Roses from the South

While you listen to Roses from the South, read and think about the questions.

After listening, discuss the questions with your parent.

Write a response answering the questions in the listening log. Below is some information that will help you answer the questions.

Circle or write down all of the instruments you think you hear.
Tempo means how quickly or slowly the music is being played.
Dynamics means loud and soft.
Skip this question. We have not discussed this in class yet.
Skip this question. We have not discussed this in class yet.
Is the mood of the piece happy or sad?
The answer to this question is found in the video.
For the last question, tell how the music makes you feel, or describe what the music makes you think of. If you have time, draw a picture that shows what it makes you think of.

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to the fourth game in the column at the right, called "WHAT INSTRUMENT DO YOU HEAR?". Have fun choosing the picture of the instrument matching the sound you hear!

If you would like to send me a message and let me know how you did, that would be great !

Week 4

This week I am sharing a music video on each grade level's page. It is a music video that makes me smile, and hopefully will bring smile to your face, too!

The music video is "Love Train". I hope it makes you feel like dancing and singing along with these children from all over the world!

Please enjoy the music video in the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUXSVnGsYyY&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=37

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Watch members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra come together for virtual performance

They performed sections of the suite from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. How many instruments can you identify?

Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra came together, virtually, to perform for music lovers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the link:

https://www.cbc.ca/music/watch-members-of-the-toronto-symphony-orchestra-come-together-for-virtual-performance-1.5506515

Week 5

Step 1 : Since this week included May 4, I though it might be appropriate to listen and watch a bit of Star Wars music. This music is played on two cellos - they are in the string family of instruments. The cello has four strings and is played with the fingers and a bow. The cello is larger than the violin and viola but it is not as large as the bass!

Cello Wars - The Phantom Cellist

Please click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6d6Yo3DwVI&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=35

Step 2: This week I am sharing another song.

The music video for this week is "Heal the World" featuring some super talented kids!

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 6

Step 1: The Little Einsteins - Leo and the Musical Families

Leo is trying to match up the instruments to their musical families. You can watch and see if you know where they should go - you don't need to put the instruments in the correct family, just watch Leo. Here is the link:

https://youtu.be/jDcfT7D4aOY

Step 2: Here is a rhythm clap along that uses Ta's and rests (quarter notes and quarter rests). See if you can clap at the correct time.

Watch the pointer as it points to the notes. Remember not to clap on the rests!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=102&v=5KScreASSOg&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's . Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHad-I5AJT0&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 7

Step 1 : In our second rhythm clap along we are going to add the half note. It it two beats long!

Here is the link.

Step 2: Why are musical terms in Italian?

Have ever wondered why there are so many Italian words telling us how to play the music? (forte for loud, largo for slow)

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser from Symphony Nova Scotia explains why musical terms are in Italian!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSe-M3EFIEA&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Singing Practice

If you would like to become a better singer here are some exercises to help you. See if you can make it to the end just like Anna does!

Here is the link.

Week 8

Step 1 : In our next rhythm read along we will add the rest. Remember, it is silent!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf5rcXhGPps&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: Clap and Say the Names of these Foods!

Let's have some fun clapping and saying the names of some food you can buy at McDonald's!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=198&v=Wi-V0ZZ-Ii8&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: What is the spike at the end of a cello?

Have you ever wondered what the spike is at the end of the cello? Shimon Walt from Symphony NS tells us.

Here is the link.

https://musicplayonline.com/?s=toembaii&meter_stat=

Grade 4

If you would like to share a message, picture, video, question, comment or any of your music work with me, please send it to mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 1

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to first game in the column at the right, called "WHICH RHYTHM DO YOU HEAR? " Start with Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 this week.

"Toembaii": click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson.

Scroll down until you see a block called "Movies". Both the Notation video and Lyrics video will help you to learn this Israeli folk song. Listen for the repeated melody, called an ostinato, that is added to the song to create harmony.

Week 2

"Toembaii": click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/gr-4-lesson-2-march-week-4/

Then scroll down to see steps 3,5, 6 and 7 in the lesson.

In Step 3, read the information in the box about rhythm.

In Step 5, echo the rhythms with Mrs. Gagne by clicking in the box to the right.

In Step 6, read the rhythms by yourself.

In Step 7, Read the lyrics.

Is it a funny song or a serious song? How do the words make you feel? Did you learn a new word in this song? What is your favourite part of the lyrics?

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to second game in the column at the right, called "MATCH THE MELODY ". Start with Level 5 which will help you to review the notes la, so, mi and do. There are three levels to Level 5 - Level 5a (great review), 5b (slightly harder) and 5c (a challenge - but YOU can do it!).

Week 3

"Toembaii": click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/gr-4-lesson-2-march-week-4/

Step 8 - Sing the song, "Toembaii"

Now it's time to learn the melody. Listen to a line, then sing on the repeat.

After you've tried the song line by line, repeat and sing the whole song.

Step 9 - Use the first line of the song as an ostinato.

Try this body percussion as you say the words or the rhythms: pat-pat pat-pat pat-pat pat-pat pat-pat pat-pat clap clap. (pat on your legs)

Step 10 - Try doing your ostinato throughout the song.

Challenge: Do your ostinato and sing the song all by yourself!

This means see if you can sing the ostinato for the entire song while the person on the video is singing something different.

Step 11 - Read the lyrics. "Mist"

Think about what the song means. What is the song about?

Is it a funny song or a serious song? How do the words make you feel?

Did you learn a new word in this song? What is your favourite part of the lyrics?

Step 12 - Listen to the song "Mist."

What do you think the song's composer was trying to convey in this song? What is the song about?

Is the song fast or slow? Does it get faster? Is the song loud or quiet? Does it get louder or quieter?

Play the song again, and try singing with the recording.

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to the fourth game in the column at the right, called "WHAT INSTRUMENT DO YOU HEAR?". Have fun choosing the picture of the instrument matching the sound you hear!

If you would like to send me a message and let me know how you did, that would be great !

Week 4

This week I am sharing a music video on each grade level's page. It is a music video that makes me smile, and hopefully will bring smile to your face, too!

The music video is "Love Train". I hope it makes you feel like dancing and singing along with these children from all over the world!

Please enjoy the music video in the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUXSVnGsYyY&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=37

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Watch members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra come together for virtual performance

They performed sections of the suite from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. How many instruments can you identify?

Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra came together, virtually, to perform for music lovers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the link:

https://www.cbc.ca/music/watch-members-of-the-toronto-symphony-orchestra-come-together-for-virtual-performance-1.5506515

Week 5

Step 1 : Since this week included May 4, I though it might be appropriate to listen and watch a bit of Star Wars music. This music is played on two cellos - they are in the string family of instruments. The cello has four strings and is played with the fingers and a bow. The cello is larger than the violin and viola but it is not as large as the bass!

Cello Wars - The Phantom Cellist

Please click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6d6Yo3DwVI&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=35

Step 2: This week I am sharing another song.

The music video for this week is "Heal the World" featuring some super talented kids!

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 6

Step 1: Evolution of Music - Pentatonix

The Pentatonix are a musical group that creates all of their sounds from their voices. They don't use any instruments. They have created a song that demonstrates what music sounded like over different times in history. You can see the dates in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=lExW80sXsHs&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: The Repeat Sign

Here is a short video explaining what the repeat sign means in music. When you see this sign, how many times do you play the music?

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmX_Fdn7Da0&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's .Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN41d7Txcq0&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 7

Step 1 : How to read music

Like an actor's script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and when to play it (the rhythm). Sheet music may look complicated, but once you've gotten the hang of a few simple elements like notes, bars and clefs, you're ready to rock.

Here is the link.

Step 2: Why are musical terms in Italian?

Have ever wondered why there are so many Italian words telling us how to play the music? (forte for loud, largo for slow)

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser from Symphony Nova Scotia explains why musical terms are in Italian!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSe-M3EFIEA&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Singing Practice

If you would like to become a better singer here are some exercises to help you. See if you can make it to the end just like Anna does!

Here is the link.

Week 8

Step 1 : Sing Along to Remember the Notes on the Lines!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=129&v=4r9LA60BtTw&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: FACE - Sing Along to Remember the Notes in the Spaces!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=J1v74oWfK8s&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Practice your Note Naming Skills with this Game!

Nowthat we have reviewed the names of the notes and spaces, let's try to spell some words with this game.

https://www.classicsforkids.com/games/note_names.php

Step 4: What is the spike at the end of a cello?

Have you ever wondered what the spike is at the end of the cello? Shimon Walt from Symphony NS tells us.

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2TLtRu6Hqk

Grade 5

If you would like to share a message, picture, video, question, comment or any of your music work with me, please send it to mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 1

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to first game in the column at the right, called "WHICH RHYTHM DO YOU HEAR? " Start with Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 this week.

"I am Slowly Going Crazy" - Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-5-march-week-3-lesson/

Watch the video and see if you can sing the different parts - slow, medium and fast tempo.

Week 2

"I am Slowly Going Crazy" - Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-5-march-week-3-lesson/

Step 4 - Review Quarter and Eighth Notes

This song uses just quarter note and eighth note rhythms.

Some teachers call these rhythms ta (for one sound on a beat) and ti-ti. (for two sounds on a beat.).

Can you clap and say the rhythms of this song? (You can see the music in step 5)

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to second game in the column at the right, called "MATCH THE MELODY ". Start with Level 5 which will help you to review lthe notes la, so, mi and do. There are three levels to Level 5 - Level 5a (great review), 5b (slightly harder) and 5c (a challenge - but YOU can do it!).

Week 3

Earlier this year, we learned the names of the notes on the lines and spaces in the treble clef. I hope you enjoy watching this fun video that will help you to review the lines and spaces! (The song might sound familiar!)

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to sixth game down in the column at the right, called "NOTE NAME MEMORY". Play the games "Notes in Spaces", "Notes on Lines" and "Notes on the Staff". For this week, try Level 1 of each game. You may have to click on the "Full Screen" button in the upper left corner of the screen to see the game properly on your computer. I would love to hear your scores!

Week 4

This week I am sharing a music video on each grade level's page. It is a music video that makes me smile, and hopefully will bring smile to your face, too!

The music video is "Love Train". I hope it makes you feel like dancing and singing along with these children from all over the world!

Please enjoy the music video in the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUXSVnGsYyY&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=37

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Watch members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra come together for virtual performance

They performed sections of the suite from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. How many instruments can you identify?

Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra came together, virtually, to perform for music lovers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the link:

https://www.cbc.ca/music/watch-members-of-the-toronto-symphony-orchestra-come-together-for-virtual-performance-1.5506515

Week 5

Step 1 : Since this week included May 4, I though it might be appropriate to listen and watch a bit of Star Wars music. This music is played on two cellos - they are in the string family of instruments. The cello has four strings and is played with the fingers and a bow. The cello is larger than the violin and viola but it is not as large as the bass!

Cello Wars - The Phantom Cellist

Please click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6d6Yo3DwVI&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=35

Step 2: This week I am sharing another song.

The music video for this week is "Heal the World" featuring some super talented kids!

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 6

Step 1: Evolution of Music - Pentatonix

The Pentatonix are a musical group that creates all of their sounds from their voices. They don't use any instruments. They have created a song that demonstrates what music sounded like over different times in history. You can see the dates in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=lExW80sXsHs&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: The Repeat Sign

Here is a short video explaining what the repeat sign means in music. When you see this sign, how many times do you play the music?

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmX_Fdn7Da0&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's . Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN41d7Txcq0&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 7

Step 1 : How to read music

Like an actor's script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and when to play it (the rhythm). Sheet music may look complicated, but once you've gotten the hang of a few simple elements like notes, bars and clefs, you're ready to rock.

Here is the link.

Step 2: Why are musical terms in Italian?

Have ever wondered why there are so many Italian words telling us how to play the music? (forte for loud, largo for slow)

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser from Symphony Nova Scotia explains why musical terms are in Italian!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSe-M3EFIEA&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Singing Practice

If you would like to become a better singer here are some exercises to help you. See if you can make it to the end just like Anna does!

Here is the link.

Week 8

Step 1 : Sing Along to Remember the Notes on the Lines!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=129&v=4r9LA60BtTw&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: FACE - Sing Along to Remember the Notes in the Spaces!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=J1v74oWfK8s&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Practice your Note Naming Skills with this Game!

Nowthat we have reviewed the names of the notes and spaces, let's try to spell some words with this game.

https://www.classicsforkids.com/games/note_names.php

Step 4: What is the spike at the end of a cello?

Have you ever wondered what the spike is at the end of the cello? Shimon Walt from Symphony NS tells us.

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUXSVnGsYyY&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=37

Grade 6

If you would like to share a message, picture, video, question, comment or any of your music work with me, please send it to mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 1

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to first game in the column at the right, called "WHICH RHYTHM DO YOU HEAR? " Start with Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 this week.

-Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-6-song-writing-lesson-1/

Watch the video of the song written by 3 BC Brothers.

Sing the Corner Grocery Store Song.

Week 2

Corner Grocery Store -Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-6-song-writing-lesson-1/

Step 6 - DO YOU HAVE A UKULELE OR GUITAR AT HOME? (If you don't, skip this step and go to step 7) . IF YOU DO, TRY PLAYING AND SINGING THE SONG

You can download the pdf if you have a printer. If you don’t have a printer, read from this image.

Step 7 - CREATE A NEW VERSE FOR THE SONG!

If you’re able to print, do this on the worksheet.

If you don’t have a printer, write your verse or verses out on a piece of paper.

Sing your verses with the music. Do the words fit?

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to second game in the column at the right, called "MATCH THE MELODY ". Start with Level 5 which will help you to review the notes la, so, mi and do. There are three levels to Level 5 - Level 5a (great review), 5b (slightly harder) and 5c (a challenge - but YOU can do it!).

Week 3

Click on the link, scroll down to find the lesson. https://musicplayonline.com/modules/grade-6-song-writing-lesson-1/

Step 8 - Read The Lyrics

Think about what the song means. What is the song about?

Is it a funny song or a serious song? How do the words make you feel?

What is your favourite part of the lyrics?

Step 9 - SING THE SONG MY BONNIE.

When you know the song, we’re going to use My Bonnie to create a piggyback song.

Step 10 -SING MY BONNIE WITH THE KIDS DEMO

A fun way to sing this song is to change from sitting to standing or from standing to sitting, each time you have the letter b.

Step 11 - SING AND PLAY MY BONNIE ON THE UKULELE

Do you have a ukulele or guitar at home?

If you do, try playing and singing the song. You can download the pdf if you have a printer. If you don’t have a printer, read from the image.

If you don’t have a ukulele or guitar, skip this step.

Step 12 - LEARN ABOUT TEMPO TERMS

Did you notice that the speed of the music in the song, My Bonnie changed?

The speed of the music is the tempo.

You can learn about different tempos in music, and perform rhythms in different tempos.

Go to the interactive tempo tool and try some of the activities.

Make a list of the tempos that you try, and what the words mean.

If there are new words, go to the teaching slides in the activity to learn what they mean.

GAME: Please follow this link musicplayonline.com/ and go to sixth game down in the column at the right, called "NOTE NAME MEMORY". Play the games "Notes in Spaces", "Notes on Lines" and "Notes on the Staff". For this week, try Level 1 of each game. You may have to click on the "Full Screen" button in the upper left corner of the screen to see the game properly on your computer. I would love to hear your scores!

Week 4

This week I am sharing a music video on each grade level's page. It is a music video that makes me smile, and hopefully will bring smile to your face, too!

The music video is "Love Train". I hope it makes you feel like dancing and singing along with these children from all over the world!

Please enjoy the music video in the link below.

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Watch members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra come together for virtual performance

They performed sections of the suite from Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring. How many instruments can you identify?

Members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra came together, virtually, to perform for music lovers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the link:

https://www.cbc.ca/music/watch-members-of-the-toronto-symphony-orchestra-come-together-for-virtual-performance-1.5506515

Week 5

Step 1 : Since this week included May 4, I though it might be appropriate to listen and watch a bit of Star Wars music. This music is played on two cellos - they are in the string family of instruments. The cello has four strings and is played with the fingers and a bow. The cello is larger than the violin and viola but it is not as large as the bass!

Cello Wars - The Phantom Cellist

Please click on the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6d6Yo3DwVI&list=PL6K6yesQgMoAv0bbtlDIyvwk3HbBiUOU9&index=35

Step 2: This week I am sharing another song.

The music video for this week is "Heal the World" featuring some super talented kids!

Additional Suggestions:

1) Send me a link to a music video that you really enjoy! Or, you can send me the title/artist of a song that brings enjoyment to you and/or your family.

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 6

Step 1: Evolution of Music - Pentatonix

The Pentatonix are a musical group that creates all of their sounds from their voices. They don't use any instruments. They have created a song that demonstrates what music sounded like over different times in history. You can see the dates in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=lExW80sXsHs&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: The Repeat Sign

Here is a short video explaining what the repeat sign means in music. When you see this sign, how many times do you play the music?

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmX_Fdn7Da0&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's . Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=lExW80sXsHs&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Step 1: Evolution of Music - Pentatonix

The Pentatonix are a musical group that creates all of their sounds from their voices. They don't use any instruments. They have created a song that demonstrates what music sounded like over different times in history. You can see the dates in the top right hand corner of the screen.

Here is the link:

Step 2: The Repeat Sign

Here is a short video explaining what the repeat sign means in music. When you see this sign, how many times do you play the music?

Here is the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmX_Fdn7Da0&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Jazz Music

This week I have some Jazz music for you. This music will sound different from the Toronto Symphony from two weeks ago and the Star Wars Movie music from last week. The group is called the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and they will be playing a song called "Tailgate Ramble". The band plays at a venue called Preservation Hall - a place that hasn't changed very much since the 1950's . Preservation Hall is a historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. The music is so fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN41d7Txcq0&feature=emb_logo

Please send your responses to: mikemacd@gnspes.ca

Week 7

Step 1 : How to read music

Like an actor's script, a sheet of music instructs a musician on what to play (the pitch) and when to play it (the rhythm). Sheet music may look complicated, but once you've gotten the hang of a few simple elements like notes, bars and clefs, you're ready to rock.

Here is the link.

Step 2: Why are musical terms in Italian?

Have ever wondered why there are so many Italian words telling us how to play the music? (forte for loud, largo for slow)

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser from Symphony Nova Scotia explains why musical terms are in Italian!

Here is the link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSe-M3EFIEA&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Singing Practice

If you would like to become a better singer here are some exercises to help you. See if you can make it to the end just like Anna does!

Here is the link.

Week 8

Step 1 : Sing Along to Remember the Notes on the Lines!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=129&v=4r9LA60BtTw&feature=emb_logo

Step 2: FACE - Sing Along to Remember the Notes in the Spaces!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=J1v74oWfK8s&feature=emb_logo

Step 3: Practice your Note Naming Skills with this Game!

Nowthat we have reviewed the names of the notes and spaces, let's try to spell some words with this game.

https://www.classicsforkids.com/games/note_names.php

Step 4: What is the spike at the end of a cello?

Have you ever wondered what the spike is at the end of the cello? Shimon Walt from Symphony NS tells us.

Here is the link.