During the months of Dec-Jan, the 3rd Grade music classes will be preparing for their music program which will be performed on Wednesday, February 4th. Performance in this program is mandatory and more specific information will be posted here when we begin our work in December.  This performance will directly address Standard E-1.a Demonstrate learned melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic phrases using expressive elements; Standard E-2.a Use accurate vocal and instrumental techniques when singing and playing instruments; Standard E-3.a Engage in refinement and feedback processes to prepare music for performance; Standard E-3.b Self-evaluate to refine musical performance; Standard E-3.c Critique expressive elements performed by others; Standard R-1.a Communicate how expressive qualities (such as dynamics, modality, tempo and meter) are used to reflect expressive intent; Standard R-1.b Communicate similarities and differences in music; Standard R-2.b Communicate similarities and differences in music used for holidays, celebrations, and day-to-day life from various cultures; and Standard R-2.c Discuss reasons that different kinds of music are important to different people and cultures.