September 7-11
Welcome new families and welcome back old ones! I am extremely excited to begin the second year of our music program and the beginning of our string program.
This quarter we will focus more on the development and skills of being part of a musis ensemble. The choir will be working on sight reading music through daily excersises, games, playing the keyboard, and marking their choral literature. Hopefully by the end of the year students will be able to read their choral music and lead sectionals themselves!
Violinists will begin with fundamentals while they develop the ability to listen and adapt as an ensemble. We will begin with how to care for the violin, naming the parts, holding the instrument, and posture. Students will be playing this week so please make sure your student brings their instrument to school Tuesday!
This quarter everyone will also be learning about the music industry; what types of jobs are in the industry and what skills are needed, the dynamic between artists and record labels, how marketing affects consumerism etc. We will be using a variety of texts (articles, music lyrics, interviews) to have shared inquiry discussions around questions such as: How are female musicians marketed? How are male musicians marketed? Are different genres of music marketed differently? Who produces and chooses winners for music awards such as the Grammys? Top Ten worldwide – Who reigns and why? Is popular music the result of democratic or undemocratic decisions?
I am looking forward to a busy and fun-filled quarter of music. If at anytime you have questions/concerns/ways to help your student be successful in the classroom please contact me! annied@laurajeffreyacademy.org
