We are quite busy with all things musical. Our veteran fifth graders can tell you about Bach, Mozart and Brahms even while we sing a variety of folk songs and learn European folk dances. Casting for the fifth grade play starts soon. This year, the play is "Bebop with Aesop" featuring five well-known fables in a humorous setting. Included in the play is catchy blues, pop and rock songs. The performance date is Wednesday evening, March 20 at 6:30. More details to follow. Stay tuned...
Spirituals are ringing from the music room in grade four as we lay the foundation for studying the history of jazz. It's all about beginning note reading as the third graders prepare to receive their recorders. These boys and girls will be playing Beethoven before long! Apple picking and pumpkins are Autumn themes for the first and second graders and we will soon be performing "The Black Cat Song," but not before the students have learned quarter, half and eighth notes which make up the song. Kindergarten students are busy with singing and movement games and are experts at keeping the beat. All students are learning a varied body of folk songs as part of our "musical cultural literacy." Dancing and movement is also a part of each class for every grade.
Grades One and Two will perform the holiday assembly this year. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 19 at 9:00 in the Cove School cafeteria/hall. Thank you all for the privilege of working with your children.
Their excitement and love of music is simply a delight!
Their excitement and love of music is simply a delight!
Laurie McDonough, Cove School Music Teacher
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