So Thursday morning after Music Class, my thoughts were all about the things I take for granted about my fourth grade students: they know their left hand from their right hand; they know that when I say "leave your headphones plugged in" I mean it; and, when playing a scale, you use all five fingers!
Oh, no, that sounds like an Old School Marm!
It was sweet to realize what an exciting journey learning to play the piano is going to be for my little first and second graders.
Friday morning we went on a "field trip" to visit an orchestra! --we walked all the way to the School Building to the room with the SmartBoard. I love how interactive a lesson can be using a SmartBoard. The "visit" was simple, video clips highlighting instruments from the String, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion families. The last clip was of our own "Fastest Drummer you never heard of," none other than Mr Gentile. I snatched his video from youtube. Nothing is sacred! I'll snatch anything for educational purposes!
Early to bed, early to rise, makes one healthy, wealthy and wise . . . I'm hoping so! But regardless, early morning Music School is great!
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