Ms. McMillan's Music Class

Important Dates: Winter Break December 20th - January 4th    TO SUPPORT LEARNING: Sing together; sing often; sing to inspire joy. "Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear; just sing, sing a song." Learning Intentions:  -I can  distinguish voice sounds; differentiate singing from speaking voice -I can recognize 'like' and 'unlike' phrases / patterns; identify repetition and contrast -I can sing with expression; articulation (legato and staccato) and range of dynamics (incorporate crescendo and diminuendo) -I can respond to beat through action and simple body percussion -I can use pitch awareness for singing; extend vocal development to include phrasing, enunciation and expression Students participated in holiday singalong sessions to experience singing as a school community. Group singing supports social relationships and is extremely effective for bonding large groups. This is valuable in today's world, where many of our socia...

UPCOMING DATES Performing Arts Club @ Lunch -  Thursday, December 18th  Caroling in Gym Monday through Friday: 8:50 - 9:20 TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND WITH KIDS: Sing together; sing often; sing to inspire joy. "Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear; just sing, sing a song." Learning Intentions for ALL this week:  -I can  play a steady beat using rhythm instruments; I can play simple rhythm patterns (bordun) to accompany melody. -I can accompany singing with body percussion including (beat and rhythm patterns) and transfer to instruments -I can recognize 'like' and 'unlike' phrases; identify repetition and contrast -I can sing with expression; articulation (legato and staccato) and range of dynamics (incorporate crescendo and diminuendo) -I can use a variety of instruments to create harmony; I can use pitched instruments to build chords   Students worked together in preparation for concert performances this week. Pr...

  UPCOMING DATES Performing Arts Club @ Lunch - Wednesday , December 8th AND Wednesday, December 10th  Winter Concert -  Thursday, December 11th  (daytime performance 10 am, evening perfomance 6 pm) CONCERT INFORMATION Students are working with excellent energy as they prepare pieces for our Once Upon a Snowman show on December 11th. Students will perform at 10 am (during the school day) and 6 pm in the evening. For the evening performance, students can begin arriving in classrooms at 5:40 pm to put away coats and to get organized for a prompt 6:00 pm start. Students in the Performing Arts group may put their things away and head straight to the Music Room. Please note that in order to put on a concert that includes everyone, there will be capacity challenges. We are asking each family to limit their attendance to immediate family as a maximum as far as this is possible. Family members may also attend with the student audience during the day, if they wish. There will...

  UPCOMING DATES Performing Arts Club @ Lunch -  Thursday, December 4th  Winter Concert -  Thursday, December 11th  (daytime and evening performances - more information to come) TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR LIVES WITH KIDS: SING together while listening to music at home and in the car. Singing provides us with opportunities to create bonds and build relationships. Also, by singing with kids in a way that creates fun and connection, you are modelling confidence while doing something that can provide immense joy. Singing, in its beautiful simplicity, has the power to make you and those around you feel so good.  LEARNING INTENTION LEGEND ( Blue  =  Kindergarten ,  Green  =  1 / 2 ,  Purple  =  3 / 4 ,  Red  =  5 / 6 ) -I can move to beat in music through walking, running and jumping. -I can differentiate singing and speaking voices. Kindergarten learned new songs this week to reinforce...

UPCOMING DATES Performing Arts Club @ Lunch -  Thursday, November 27th  Parent Teacher Conferences -  Thursday, November 27th  Winter Concert -  Thursday, December 11th  (daytime and evening performances - more information to come) TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR LIVES WITH KIDS: HUM along to your favourite songs. Did you know that humming activates all the right stuff to support resonance and beautiful tone in your singing voice? It's also fun! Continue to encourage resiliency with your kids. Everyone experiences frustration when learning and trying things for the first time. Teach kids to be graceful with themselves while learning new skills in all facets of their lives. Gently remind them to keep trying! LEARNING INTENTION LEGEND ( Blue  =  Kindergarten ,  Green  =  1 / 2 ,  Purple  =  3 / 4 ,  Red  =  5 / 6 ) K missed this week  - we will resume our music fun next week.  ...

  UPCOMING DATES Thursday, November 20th - Performing Arts Club @ Lunch (runs every Thursday) Thursday, December 11th - Winter Concert (daytime and evening performances - more information to come) TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR LIVES WITH KIDS: HUM along to your favourite songs. Did you know that humming activates all the right stuff to support resonance and beautiful tone in your singing voice? It's also fun (or maybe this is totally subjective). Continue to encourage resiliency with your kids. Everyone experiences frustration when learning and trying things for the first time. Teach kids to be graceful with themselves while learning new skills in all facets of their lives. Gently remind them to keep trying! LEARNING INTENTION LEGEND ( Blue  =  Kindergarten ,  Green  =  1 / 2 ,  Purple  =  3 / 4 ,  Red  =  5 / 6 ) K missed this week - we will resume our music fun next week.  -I can identify like and un...