Second Grade and Third Grade
Distance Learning Packet For Elementary Music
Dear Boys and Girls, Parents or Guardians:
Email information:
Mr. Sawyer at [email protected]
Lessons will be posted weekly. No work needs to be returned. Happy to explain anything that doesn't make sense just email me at the address above. Please tell me whose class you are in and what school.
Please know we are thinking of you all and your families. We miss you all and hope we get to see you soon.
Distance Learning Packet For Elementary Music
Dear Boys and Girls, Parents or Guardians:
Email information:
Mr. Sawyer at [email protected]
Lessons will be posted weekly. No work needs to be returned. Happy to explain anything that doesn't make sense just email me at the address above. Please tell me whose class you are in and what school.
Please know we are thinking of you all and your families. We miss you all and hope we get to see you soon.
Week #7 November 2-November 6
Listening
Today listen to a classic Thanksgiving song, "Over the River and Through the Woods."
This song has been around since the mid 1800s.
Today listen to a classic Thanksgiving song, "Over the River and Through the Woods."
This song has been around since the mid 1800s.
Moving
Try to do the "Gooble Gooble Turkey Wobble"
with Koo Koo Kanga Roo.
Try to do the "Gooble Gooble Turkey Wobble"
with Koo Koo Kanga Roo.
Singing
Today we are learning "Shoo Turkey Shoo." Your job is to answer the teacher with good manners- "Yes Ma'am" then shoo the Turkey.
Today we are learning "Shoo Turkey Shoo." Your job is to answer the teacher with good manners- "Yes Ma'am" then shoo the Turkey.
Week #6 October 26- October 30
Listening
This week's Halloween listening is the very scary "Night on Bald Mountain" written by Russian composer Mussorgsky. This long song is about the Devil having a party with ghosts and spirits on the top of a mountain on Halloween.
This week's Halloween listening is the very scary "Night on Bald Mountain" written by Russian composer Mussorgsky. This long song is about the Devil having a party with ghosts and spirits on the top of a mountain on Halloween.
Moving
Before playing this week's game, ask permission and don't break any furniture!!! The Floor is Lava!!!!
Before playing this week's game, ask permission and don't break any furniture!!! The Floor is Lava!!!!
Singing
Sing along with "Monster Mash" with Kidz Bop
Sing along with "Monster Mash" with Kidz Bop
Week #5 October 19- October 23
Listening
Mickey Mouse is in this week's listening- "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." This music was composed by Frenchman Paul Dukas.
Mickey Mouse is in this week's listening- "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." This music was composed by Frenchman Paul Dukas.
Moving
Have fun moving to this Halloween game! This is the "Halloween Boom Chicka Boom!!" Echo sing and do the moves.
Have fun moving to this Halloween game! This is the "Halloween Boom Chicka Boom!!" Echo sing and do the moves.
Playing
Play "The Floor is Lava."
Play "The Floor is Lava."
Singing
This week sing along with Kidz Bop to "Ghostbusters!"
This week sing along with Kidz Bop to "Ghostbusters!"
Week #4 October 12- October 16
Listening
This is "Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is explained in the cartoon and the song begins when the trolls carry Peer down to the Hall of the Mountain King. This song comes from Norway. Can you look up Norway on a map and find out how far north it is??
This is "Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is explained in the cartoon and the song begins when the trolls carry Peer down to the Hall of the Mountain King. This song comes from Norway. Can you look up Norway on a map and find out how far north it is??
Moving
Have fun moving to this song that features body percussion. This is "Better When I'm Dancing"
Have fun moving to this song that features body percussion. This is "Better When I'm Dancing"
Playing
One of our favorite Halloween song games is "Knock, Knock Trick or Treat Pt. 2." To play the game, Guess who the trick or treater is, sing the song, and pretend to be the trick or treater.
One of our favorite Halloween song games is "Knock, Knock Trick or Treat Pt. 2." To play the game, Guess who the trick or treater is, sing the song, and pretend to be the trick or treater.
Singing
Here's a fun Halloween song with nonsense words. Can you say them? Try singing the "Witch Doctor"
Here's a fun Halloween song with nonsense words. Can you say them? Try singing the "Witch Doctor"
Week #3 October 5- October 9
Listening
Let's start by listening to music. This is "Danse Macbre" by Saint-Seans. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is that on Halloween night at midnight, the Grim Reaper plays his violin in the graveyard and the skeletons rise from their graves to dance. The skeletons are only allowed out of their graves on this 1 night of the year. The skeletons do their best dances hoping that the Grim Reaper will turn them back to humans for this 1 magical night. The Grim reaper's spell is interrupted by the sun rise. All the skeletons must return to their graves by sunrise or be turned to dust!!
Let's start by listening to music. This is "Danse Macbre" by Saint-Seans. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is that on Halloween night at midnight, the Grim Reaper plays his violin in the graveyard and the skeletons rise from their graves to dance. The skeletons are only allowed out of their graves on this 1 night of the year. The skeletons do their best dances hoping that the Grim Reaper will turn them back to humans for this 1 magical night. The Grim reaper's spell is interrupted by the sun rise. All the skeletons must return to their graves by sunrise or be turned to dust!!
Moving
Have fun moving to "Monster Moves" by Koo Koo Kangro! Watch for the monsters in the background.
Have fun moving to "Monster Moves" by Koo Koo Kangro! Watch for the monsters in the background.
Singing
Sing this monstor song "Wubba Wubba Wubba." The song starts at 2:19.
Sing this monstor song "Wubba Wubba Wubba." The song starts at 2:19.
Week #2 September 28- October 2
Listening
Let's start by listening to music. This is "William Tell Overture" by Rossini. This song has been in many cartoons, movies, and t.v. shows. It is often used as music for "Chase" scenes. Does it make you feel like running?
Let's start by listening to music. This is "William Tell Overture" by Rossini. This song has been in many cartoons, movies, and t.v. shows. It is often used as music for "Chase" scenes. Does it make you feel like running?
Moving
A clapping game this week for 2nd and 3rd grade. The pattern is 8 beats: Clap, Right High Five, Clap, Left High Five, Clap, Cross, Shoulders, Knees.
Repeat over and over to the song. You can hear the words at 1:30.
Singing
Try "Echo Singing" with this video of Bill Grogan's Goat
Try "Echo Singing" with this video of Bill Grogan's Goat
Playing
Naughty Kitty Cat is a new game this week. Listen to the music teacher on the video explain the rules.
Naughty Kitty Cat is a new game this week. Listen to the music teacher on the video explain the rules.
Week #1 September 21-25
Listening
Let's start by listening to music. This is "Spring" by ViValdi. See if you can hear the birds singing in this happy music. If you listen you might hear a spring thunder storm.
Let's start by listening to music. This is "Spring" by ViValdi. See if you can hear the birds singing in this happy music. If you listen you might hear a spring thunder storm.
Moving
Moving to music is a great way to improve your mood. See if you can do all the different moves in this video, but watch where you are going! Can you Move it Move it??
Singing
Singing can really change your mood. This is a great song to sing when you are worried. It is called "3 Little Birds." This kind of music is called Reggae and comes from Jamaica.
Playing
One of our favorite games is the Apple Tree Game. Two people start as the tree and everybody else is in the circle. Sing the song and don't get caught or you will be added to the tree. Play until you get tired or the tree "wins."
One of our favorite games is the Apple Tree Game. Two people start as the tree and everybody else is in the circle. Sing the song and don't get caught or you will be added to the tree. Play until you get tired or the tree "wins."