Music Agenda 2/1-2/5

PK McLaughlin-  Bill Grogen Goat, Johnny had one Friend, Grandma's Glasses, A Ram Sam Sam, Wiggle dance, Frog in the meadow, Bling, Blang, Keeping the beat, Jennie Jenkins

Kindergarten- Using Boomwhackers and rhythm sticks: We will be working on standards: K.2.1 Echo four-beat rhythmic patterns played by the teacher using body percussion or classroom instruments. K.2.2 Maintain a steady beat while playing an instrument in a group. We will also do rhythm sticks with songs from other cultures.  Song from Ireland, Piper Piper; Song from Greece, review other pieces from Caribbean, Isreal and Puerto Rico,India, Australia 

1st grade-1.5.1 Read and perform simple four-beat patterns with quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests using rhythm syllables. 1.5.2 Notate quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests using iconic or standard notation. 

1.5.3 Use body percussion and movement to demonstrate rhythmic patterns. 1.5.4 Read simple pitch patterns from a staff using solfège and hand signs and demonstrate pitch placement with body movement. We will do mini lessons and centers to practice the different skills 

2nd grade- 2.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 2.2.2 Maintain a steady beat and play with appropriate dynamic levels. 2.2.3 Play classroom instruments with the proper technique, holding them correctly. 2.2.4 Learn correct names for classroom instruments and identify those associated with world cultures. 2.2.5 Play simple ostinatos while others sing. 2.2.6 Follow the cues of a conductor with regard to tempo and dynamics. We are going to continue to work on vocabulary of instruments in the room. We are also going to talk about tempo and dymanics and how that  plays out in music making.  

3rd grade-"He's got the whole World in his hands", We are going to start using the orff instruments, which are percussion instruments.  We will continue to review note values and 3.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 3.2.2 Play given pitch patterns on a mallet instrument, keyboard, or recorder. 3.2.3 Play instruments in a group with a steady beat, appropriate dynamics, and correct technique. 3.2.4 Use correct names for classroom instruments including those from world cultures. 3.2.5 Play four-measure melodies on pitched percussion instruments. 3.2.6 Play ostinato accompaniments on pitched and non-pitched classroom instruments, independently and with others. 3.2.7 Follow the cues of a conductor.  We are going to focus on giving names to the instruments in the room, and repeating melodic and rhythmic ostinatos.  

4th grade- Recorder work! 

5th grade-  Focus on Rolling Along, Hot Cross Buns and Go Tell Aunt Roady.  Some students are working with Mrs. Epple for contest. 

Guitar Class- Preparation for Mass, Students will continue to work on different pieces as well.  We are now offering guitar lessons at school that are on Tuesdays, the forms have been sent home.  We also have a Thursday group that comes to Scecina in a jam session format if any experience players want to join!!!

Class Choir Class-  Composer Tributes and pieces, instrument name learning, instrument rhythm playing and singing!

Performance Choir Class is now the Annual Fund Dinner Class- All January AFD after school practices are from 3:00-4:00 in the music room. I have posted on edmodo the schedule and the kids have a hard copy for January and Febuary.   We are focusing on "Gaston" and "Be our guest".  We need help with costumes, if students in their roles can come up with ideas and provide their own, that would be great!  Let me know if you have any questions!

Performance Important dates!!!
2-2-16: Choir Field Trip
2-2-16: Band Festival Scecina

Next practice AFD practice for Beauty and the Beast Jr.  will be Wednesday in January

Graduation Mass- June 1st(Performance Choir Requirement, excluding 8th grade)

Music Agenda 1/25-1/29

PK McLaughlin-  Johnny on the Woodpile, My Aunt Came Back, Two Little Black Birds, Eensy Weensy Spider, Engine Engine, , Aiken Drum, Keeping the beat, There was a mad and he was Mad, Over in the meadow, Beaker, Had a 

Kindergarten- Using drums: We will be working on standards: K.2.1 Echo four-beat rhythmic patterns played by the teacher using body percussion or classroom instruments. K.2.2 Maintain a steady beat while playing an instrument in a group. We will also do rhythm sticks with songs from other cultures.  Song from Ireland, Piper Piper; Song from Greece, review other pieces from Caribbean, Isreal and Puerto Rico,India, Australia 

1st grade-1.2.1 We are using Boom Whackers, which are brightly colored tubes that make different tones.  The students are working on standards: Echo short melodic and rhythmic patterns, 1.2.2 Maintain a steady beat on a percussion instrument while playing in a group, 1.2.3 Hold classroom instruments correctly and play with the proper technique.  Students are going to continue reading Twinkle Twinkle little star and Three blind mice while playing the boomwhackers

2nd grade- 

2.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 2.2.2 Maintain a steady beat and play with appropriate dynamic levels. 2.2.3 Play classroom instruments with the proper technique, holding them correctly. 2.2.4 Learn correct names for classroom instruments and identify those associated with world cultures. 2.2.5 Play simple ostinatos while others sing. 2.2.6 Follow the cues of a conductor with regard to tempo and dynamics. We are going to continue to work on vocabulary of instruments in the room. We are also going to talk about tempo and dymanics and how that  plays out in music making.  

3rd grade-

We are going to start using the orff instruments, which are percussion instruments.  We will continue to review note values and 3.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 3.2.2 Play given pitch patterns on a mallet instrument, keyboard, or recorder. 3.2.3 Play instruments in a group with a steady beat, appropriate dynamics, and correct technique. 3.2.4 Use correct names for classroom instruments including those from world cultures. 3.2.5 Play four-measure melodies on pitched percussion instruments. 3.2.6 Play ostinato accompaniments on pitched and non-pitched classroom instruments, independently and with others. 3.2.7 Follow the cues of a conductor.  We are going to focus on giving names to the instruments in the room, and repeating melodic and rhythmic ostinatos.  

4th grade- Most students have finished the first song and some will come next week to play for me. 

5th grade-  Focus on Rolling Along, Hot Cross Buns and Go Tell Aunt Roady.  Some students are working with Mrs. Epple for contest. 

Guitar Class- Preparation for Mass, Students will continue to work on different pieces as well.  We are now offering guitar lessons at school that are on Tuesdays, the forms have been sent home.  We also have a Thursday group that comes to Scecina in a jam session format if any experience players want to join!!!

Class Choir Class-  Evaluating Choral Groups continues- students will be showing me, that they can identify how to critique using music terms, they will also take a quiz over the terms, to show their understanding.  Standards: 7.1 Use appropriate musical terminology in establishing criteria and creating a rubric to be used in evaluating the quality of choral performances. , 7.2 Listen to recordings and live performances of age appropriate singers and repertoire. Apply established criteria to evaluate the performances., 7.3 Apply established criteria to evaluate performances of own ensemble. 7.4 Identify and demonstrate appropriate performance behaviors. We are going to review note values and music line and staff review.  Our goal is to move towards instrument reading.  

Performance Choir Class is now the Annual Fund Dinner Class- All January AFD after school practices are from 3:00-4:00 in the music room. I have posted on edmodo the schedule and the kids have a hard copy for January and Febuary.   We are focusing on "Gaston" and "Be our guest".  We need help with costumes, if students in their roles can come up with ideas and provide their own, that would be great!  Let me know if you have any questions!

Performance Important dates!!!

Next practice AFD practice for Beauty and the Beast Jr.  will be Wednesday in January

Graduation Mass- June 1st(Performance Choir Requirement, excluding 8th grade)

Music Agenda 1/18-1/22

PK McLaughlin- Ice Cream Sundae, Johnny on the Woodpile, My Aunt Came Back, Pitter Patter, Two Little Black Birds, Eensy Weensy Spider, Engine Engine, Ali Baba, Aiken Drum, Keeping the beat, There was a mad and he was Mad, Over in the meadow, Beaker, Had a Little Rooster

Kindergarten- Using drums: We will be working on standards: K.2.1 Echo four-beat rhythmic patterns played by the teacher using body percussion or classroom instruments. K.2.2 Maintain a steady beat while playing an instrument in a group. We will also do rhythm sticks with songs from other cultures.  Song from Ireland, Piper Piper; Song from Greece, review other pieces from Caribbean, Isreal and Puerto Rico,India, Australia 

1st grade-1.2.1 We are using Boom Whackers, which are brightly colored tubes that make different tones.  The students are working on standards: Echo short melodic and rhythmic patterns, 1.2.2 Maintain a steady beat on a percussion instrument while playing in a group, 1.2.3 Hold classroom instruments correctly and play with the proper technique.  Students are going to start reading Twinkle Twinkle little star and Three blind mice while playing the boomwhackers

2nd grade- 

2.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 2.2.2 Maintain a steady beat and play with appropriate dynamic levels. 2.2.3 Play classroom instruments with the proper technique, holding them correctly. 2.2.4 Learn correct names for classroom instruments and identify those associated with world cultures. 2.2.5 Play simple ostinatos while others sing. 2.2.6 Follow the cues of a conductor with regard to tempo and dynamics. We are going to continue to work on vocabulary of instruments in the room. We will also begin to read rhythms with the orff instruments.  

3rd grade-

We are going to start using the orff instruments, which are percussion instruments.  We will continue to review note values and 3.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 3.2.2 Play given pitch patterns on a mallet instrument, keyboard, or recorder. 3.2.3 Play instruments in a group with a steady beat, appropriate dynamics, and correct technique. 3.2.4 Use correct names for classroom instruments including those from world cultures. 3.2.5 Play four-measure melodies on pitched percussion instruments. 3.2.6 Play ostinato accompaniments on pitched and non-pitched classroom instruments, independently and with others. 3.2.7 Follow the cues of a conductor.  We are going to focus on giving names to the instruments in the room, and repeating melodic and rhythmic ostinatos.  

4th grade- Recorders are in and your children have them!  They are going to be bringing them home tonight.  They have not learned anything yet, we will start when I see them next week.  They will be bringing home music packets and learning fingerings, rhythms and notes to create music. 

5th grade-  We will continue to work on growing in our knowledge and skill with the instruments. 

Guitar Class- Preparation for Mass, Students will continue to work on different pieces as well.  We are now offering guitar lessons at school that are on Tuesdays, the forms have been sent home.  We also have a Thursday group that comes to Scecina in a jam session format if any experience players want to join!!!

Class Choir Class-  Evaluating Choral Groups continues- students will be showing me, that they can identify how to critique using music terms, they will also take a quiz over the terms, to show their understanding.  Standards: 7.1 Use appropriate musical terminology in establishing criteria and creating a rubric to be used in evaluating the quality of choral performances. , 7.2 Listen to recordings and live performances of age appropriate singers and repertoire. Apply established criteria to evaluate the performances., 7.3 Apply established criteria to evaluate performances of own ensemble. 7.4 Identify and demonstrate appropriate performance behaviors. We are going to review note values and music line and staff review.  Our goal is to move towards instrument reading.  

Performance Choir Class is now the Annual Fund Dinner Class- All January AFD after school practices are from 3:00-4:00 in the music room. I have posted on edmodo the schedule and the kids have a hard copy for January and Febuary.  We will read through the script and listen to some of the songs during class and after school.   We were start working on line memorization and singing memorization tests for the next week.

Performance Important dates!!!

Next practice AFD practice for Beauty and the Beast Jr.  will be Wednesday in January

Graduation Mass- June 1st(Performance Choir Requirement, excluding 8th grade)

Music Agenda 1/11-1/15

PK McLaughlin- Ice Cream Sundae, Johnny on the Woodpile, My Aunt Came Back, Pitter Patter, Two Little Black Birds, Eensy Weensy Spider, Engine Engine, Ali Baba, Aiken Drum, Keeping the beat, There was a mad and he was Mad, Over in the meadow, Beaker, Had a Little Rooster

Kindergarten- We will be working on standards: K.2.1 Echo four-beat rhythmic patterns played by the teacher using body percussion or classroom instruments. K.2.2 Maintain a steady beat while playing an instrument in a group. We will also do rhythm sticks with songs from other cultures.  Song from Ireland, Piper Piper; Song from Greece, review other pieces from Caribbean, Isreal and Puerto Rico.  

1st grade-1.2.1 We are using Boom Whackers, which are brightly colored tubes that make different tones.  The students are working on standards: Echo short melodic and rhythmic patterns, 1.2.2 Maintain a steady beat on a percussion instrument while playing in a group, 1.2.3 Hold classroom instruments correctly and play with the proper technique.  

2nd grade- 

2.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 2.2.2 Maintain a steady beat and play with appropriate dynamic levels. 2.2.3 Play classroom instruments with the proper technique, holding them correctly. 2.2.4 Learn correct names for classroom instruments and identify those associated with world cultures. 2.2.5 Play simple ostinatos while others sing. 2.2.6 Follow the cues of a conductor with regard to tempo and dynamics. We will continue singing with a Native American Piece called “Suns”We are going to work on vocab of instruments in the room.

3rd grade-

We are going to start using the orff instruments, which are percussion instruments.  We will continue to review note values and 3.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 3.2.2 Play given pitch patterns on a mallet instrument, keyboard, or recorder. 3.2.3 Play instruments in a group with a steady beat, appropriate dynamics, and correct technique. 3.2.4 Use correct names for classroom instruments including those from world cultures. 3.2.5 Play four-measure melodies on pitched percussion instruments. 3.2.6 Play ostinato accompaniments on pitched and non-pitched classroom instruments, independently and with others. 3.2.7 Follow the cues of a conductor. 

4th grade- We will be placing orders for recorders were placed January 8th.  If your child did not order one from me, you will need to get a recorder from somewhere else.  They should be in by the end of the week, so please send the recorders from home so the student have them to use. 

5th grade-  Mrs. Epple has selected some 5th grade students compete at CYO music competition.  It is not a requirement, but she feels the students have the skills to be successful.   Other students are working on notes, rhythm and finger learning for their instruments.  We will continue to work throughout the music text and clean any work previous done that needs attention!

Guitar Class- Preparation for Mass, Students will continue to work on different pieces as well.  We are now offering guitar lessons at school that are on Tuesdays, the forms have been sent home.  We also have a Thursday group that comes to Scecina in a jam session format if any experience players want to join!!!

Class Choir Class-  Evaluating Choral Groups continues

Standards: 7.1 Use appropriate musical terminology in establishing criteria and creating a rubric to be used in evaluating the quality of choral performances. , 7.2 Listen to recordings and live performances of age appropriate singers and repertoire. Apply established criteria to evaluate the performances., 7.3 Apply established criteria to evaluate performances of own ensemble. 7.4 Identify and demonstrate appropriate performance behaviors. 

Performance Choir Class is now the Annual Fund Dinner Class- All January AFD after school practices are from 3:00-4:00 in the music room. We will read through the script and listen to some of the songs during class and after school.  We were start working on line memorization and singing memorization tests for the next week.

Performance Important dates!!!

Next practice AFD practice for Beauty and the Beast Jr.  will be Wednesday in January

Graduation Mass- June 1st(Performance Choir Requirement, excluding 8th grade)

Music Agenda 1/4-1/8

PK McLaughlin- Ice Cream Sundae, Johnny on the Woodpile, Frog in the Meadow, Pitter Patter, Two Little Black Birds, Five little ladies, Engine Engine, Ali Baba, Keeping the beat, There was a mad and he was Mad

Kindergarten- We will be working on standards: K.2.1 Echo four-beat rhythmic patterns played by the teacher using body percussion or classroom instruments. K.2.2 Maintain a steady beat while playing an instrument in a group. We will also do rhythm sticks with songs from other cultures.  

1st grade-1.2.1 We will work on standards: Echo short melodic and rhythmic patterns, 1.2.2 Maintain a steady beat on a percussion instrument while playing in a group, 1.2.3 Hold classroom instruments correctly and play with the proper technique.  

2nd grade- 

2.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 2.2.2 Maintain a steady beat and play with appropriate dynamic levels. 2.2.3 Play classroom instruments with the proper technique, holding them correctly. 2.2.4 Learn correct names for classroom instruments and identify those associated with world cultures. 2.2.5 Play simple ostinatos while others sing. 2.2.6 Follow the cues of a conductor with regard to tempo and dynamics. We will be singing with a Native American Piece called “Suns”

3rd grade-

3.2.1 Echo melodic and rhythmic patterns. 3.2.2 Play given pitch patterns on a mallet instrument, keyboard, or recorder. 3.2.3 Play instruments in a group with a steady beat, appropriate dynamics, and correct technique. 3.2.4 Use correct names for classroom instruments including those from world cultures. 

3.2.5 Play four-measure melodies on pitched percussion instruments. 3.2.6 Play ostinato accompaniments on pitched and non-pitched classroom instruments, independently and with others. 3.2.7 Follow the cues of a conductor. 

4th grade- Note value and reading review.  We will be placing orders for recorders by January 8th.  

5th grade-  Note value and reading review.  Continue through Music books 

Guitar Class- Preparation for Mass, 

Class Choir Class-  Evaluating Choral Groups continues

Standards: 7.1 Use appropriate musical terminology in establishing criteria and creating a rubric to be used in evaluating the quality of choral performances. , 7.2 Listen to recordings and live performances of age appropriate singers and repertoire. Apply established criteria to evaluate the performances., 7.3 Apply established criteria to evaluate performances of own ensemble. 7.4 Identify and demonstrate appropriate performance behaviors. 

Performance Choir Class is now the Annual Fund Dinner Class- All January AFD after school practices are from 3:00-4:00 in the music room. We will read through the script and listen to some of the songs during class and after school.  We were start working on line memorization and singing memorization tests for the next week.

Performance Important dates!!!

First practice for Beauty and the Beast Jr.  Wed. Dec. 6th

Graduation Mass- June 1st(Performance Choir Requirement, excluding 8th grade)

Music Agenda 12/14-12/18

Tuesday Performance Choir Field Trip leaving after UA

Wednesday Annual Fund Dinner Musical Auditions 2:45-5:00
Annual Fund Dinner Cast Posting, Friday Dec. 18th
Pitch in breakfast for Performance Choir Thursday Dec. 17th


PK McLaughlin and Mrs. Flynn- Working on Christmas Songs for their Christmas Program on Dec. 15th at 6:00 in the Cafe.  We are doing movement and other fun songs with the Fierabend curriculum! 

Kindergarten-Christmas Songs and reviewing songs in history.  "Must be Santa", "Gingerbread Man", 

1st grade- Learning Christmas Music, Nutcracker continued

2nd grade- Christmas Songs and Christmas Around the World, Christmas Songs

3rd grade- We will learn about different Christmas cultures around the world, Christmas games

4th grade-Connect 4 Christmas Trivia, Santa Song guess

5th grade-  Snowflake Math, how music connects with math.  Songs for Christmas 

Guitar Class-   Don't forget about Scecina High school students, Michael Rosswurm, Holy Spirit grad will be volunteering at HS each Thursday at 3:30 to have a guitar jam group. Students will continue to work on their Mass Music and have a pitch in breakfast on Thursday in the Cafe, they will sign up on Wednesday in Class

Class Choir Class-  Evaluating Choral Groups.  

Standards: 7.1 Use appropriate musical terminology in establishing criteria and creating a rubric to be used in evaluating the quality of choral performances. , 7.2 Listen to recordings and live performances of age appropriate singers and repertoire. Apply established criteria to evaluate the performances., 7.3 Apply established criteria to evaluate performances of own ensemble. 7.4 Identify and demonstrate appropriate performance behaviors. 

Performance Choir Class- Evaluating Choral Groups.  

Standards: 7.1 Use appropriate musical terminology in establishing criteria and creating a rubric to be used in evaluating the quality of choral performances. , 7.2 Listen to recordings and live performances of age appropriate singers and repertoire. Apply established criteria to evaluate the performances., 7.3 Apply established criteria to evaluate performances of own ensemble. 7.4 Identify and demonstrate appropriate performance behaviors. 

Performance Important dates!!!

Performance Choir Caroling field trip-December 15th

Annual Fund Dinner Auditions- December 16th after school!

Graduation Mass- June 1st(Performance Choir Requirement, excluding 8th grade)

Music Agenda 12/7-12/11

 This week! 3-5 Program!  1:30 and 7:00 in the gym, please have students in costumes by 6:30.  



PK McLaughlin and Mrs. Flynn- Working on Christmas Songs for their Christmas Program on Dec. 15th at 6:30 in the Cafe.  We are doing movement and other fun songs with the Fierabend curriculum! 

Kindergarten-Music moves me songs, Stars and Stripes forever, Surprise Symphony, and March of the Lion, and Horseman as we talk about history and how it has effected the music we have today.  We are going to start learning some Christmas Songs!

1st grade- The Nutcracker, Christmas Music begins

2nd grade- Instrument families identification and bingo

3rd grade-Students will participate in the Christmas Program on Dec. 9th at 1:30 and 7:00 in the gym. Students will also focus on 3.1.1 Sing a cappella and accompanied songs with attention to pitch, diction, tone quality, and posture. 3.1.2 Sing expressively with varied dynamics and appropriate phrasing. 3.1.3 Sing songs from a variety of cultures including those of the school and community, adding any movement considered intrinsic to authentic performance of the music. 3.1.4 Sing rounds and songs with ostinatos. 3.1.5 Follow the cues of a conductor.   The songs the kids are working on are; "The Unfriendly Beasts", "The Unfriendly Beast Reprise", "Away in a Manger", "Finale". 

4th grade-Christmas Program is on Dec. 9th at 1:30 and  7:00, in the gym. Students will also focus on 4.1.1 Sing while maintaining good breath control, pitch, diction, tone quality, and posture. 4.1.2 Sing expressively with attention to dynamics and phrasing. 4.1.3 Sing a diverse repertoire of songs with varied accompaniment and including other cultures and languages, adding any movement considered intrinsic to authentic performance of the music. 4.1.4 Sing partner songs, rounds, and songs with ostinatos. 4.1.5 Follow the cues of a conductor. The songs we are working on are, "No room in the Stable", Mind your Manners", "The Friendly Beasts", "Finale".

5th grade-  Students will still participate in the Christmas Program, Dec. 9th at 7:00.   Students will also focus on 5.1.1 Sing independently and in ensembles maintaining good breath control, pitch, diction, tone quality, and posture. 5.1.2 Sing expressively with attention to dynamics, phrasing, and articulation. 5.1.3 Sing a varied repertoire of songs with sensitivity to diverse cultures, accurate use of languages, and appropriate movement. 5.1.4 Sing unison and two-part songs, partner songs, and rounds, a cappella and with varied accompaniment. 5.1.5 Follow the cues of a conductor.  The songs we are singing; "Hail Holy Queen", "The Long Long Walk to Bethlehem", "There's no room in the Inn", "Finale".  Students will be playing Jingle Bells with their band instruments to start off the evening!  

Guitar Class-  Guitars do not need to bring their guitars tomorrow.  Don't forget about Scecina High school students, Michael Rosswurm, Holy Spirit grad will be volunteering at HS each Thursday at 3:30 to have a guitar jam group. Students will continue to work on their Mass Music and have a pitch in breakfast on Thursday in the Cafe, they will sign up on Wednesday in Class

Class Choir Class-  Students will need IPADS we are going to start playing rhythms and learning some basic piano and barred instrument pieces.

Performance Choir Class- Mass Practice, and caroling practice. "Caroling field trip on December 15th, all day! Students who did not attend breakfast with santa with an excused absence will be responsible for completing the points.   Please make these on the calendars, these are requirements for the class!   Auditions for Annual Fund will be December 16th after school!  

Performance Important dates!!!

Dec. 9th-3-5 Christmas program-The Unfriendly Beasts, 1:30 and 7:00 in the gym

Performance Choir Caroling field trip-December 15th

Annual Fund Dinner Auditions- December 16th after school!

Graduation Mass- June 1st(Performance Choir Requirement, excluding 8th grade)