Fourth Grade and Fifth 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 below. Please tell me whose class you are in and what school. Please note we will not be using recorders in class until later in the year because of Covid19.
But you can find lots of Recorder Karate videos to use safely at home.
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 below. Please tell me whose class you are in and what school. Please note we will not be using recorders in class until later in the year because of Covid19.
But you can find lots of Recorder Karate videos to use safely at home.
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
Here is a 1940s Big Band song featuring Bing Crosby singing "I've Got Plenty to Be Thankful For."
It's a good song to make you think of the everyday things you have to be thankful for.
Being grateful is a great way to cheer yourself up if you are feeling blue. Try thinking of what you are grateful for.
Here is a 1940s Big Band song featuring Bing Crosby singing "I've Got Plenty to Be Thankful For."
It's a good song to make you think of the everyday things you have to be thankful for.
Being grateful is a great way to cheer yourself up if you are feeling blue. Try thinking of what you are grateful for.
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.
Singing
Try to sing along with "This is Halloween" from "Nightmare Before Christmas."
Try to sing along with "This is Halloween" from "Nightmare Before Christmas."
Moving
Try moving to this line dance the "Monster Shuffle"
Try moving to this line dance the "Monster Shuffle"
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
Can you move to this skeleton dance with music from Beetleguese.
Can you move to this skeleton dance with music from Beetleguese.
Instruments
Singing
Try singing "Thriller" with Kidz Bop.
Try singing "Thriller" with Kidz Bop.
Halloween Game
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
This week we are learning about body percussion. Have fun moving to this song that features body percussion. This is "Dance Monkey." Copy the lady in the video with pats, claps, stomps, and snaps.
This week we are learning about body percussion. Have fun moving to this song that features body percussion. This is "Dance Monkey." Copy the lady in the video with pats, claps, stomps, and snaps.
Playing
Playing instruments to our song of the day. "Hall of the Mountain King" is the song of the trolls. Try playing with pencils, spoons, or a pot from the kitchen.
Playing instruments to our song of the day. "Hall of the Mountain King" is the song of the trolls. Try playing with pencils, spoons, or a pot from the kitchen.
Singing
Here's a fun Halloween song. Try singing the "Monster Mash." This song is about a monster dance.
Here's a fun Halloween song. Try singing the "Monster Mash." This song is about a monster dance.
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
Try singing this American Folk Song. First all together (tutti) and then try to sing one of the parts of the canon (or round).
Extra Fun
Watch this family make a Giant game of Guess Who for Halloween.
Watch this family make a Giant game of Guess Who for Halloween.
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?
A Fun Music App
Incredibox
This a simple app to be a dj and make your own music by dragging and dropping hats, scarves, headphones. You can get it on Apple or Android phones or computers. If you save a song to the playlist, tell us the name of the song so we can listen in class. It's alot of fun
https://www.incredibox.com/demo/
Incredibox
This a simple app to be a dj and make your own music by dragging and dropping hats, scarves, headphones. You can get it on Apple or Android phones or computers. If you save a song to the playlist, tell us the name of the song so we can listen in class. It's alot of fun
https://www.incredibox.com/demo/
More listening
Can you pick out the 10 million dollar violin? Mr. Sawyer picked the wrong one as did most of the kids in school.
Can you pick out the 10 million dollar violin? Mr. Sawyer picked the wrong one as did most of the kids in school.
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 "Dance Monkey"??
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 "Dance Monkey"??
Singing
Singing can really change your mood. This is a great song to sing when you are worried. It is called "Sunday Best" This pop song is by Surfaces.
Singing can really change your mood. This is a great song to sing when you are worried. It is called "Sunday Best" This pop song is by Surfaces.
Playing
The Cup game is a fun group game. But you need to practice the pattern before you can play the game. Watch and pause the video as needed. Practice to increase your speed. You will need a plastic cup. Don't use glass.
The Cup game is a fun group game. But you need to practice the pattern before you can play the game. Watch and pause the video as needed. Practice to increase your speed. You will need a plastic cup. Don't use glass.