Today in MusIQ Club!

Hi everyone!

We had a great class on Wednesday!  It was our last class before the recital, and everyone did really well!

CMJ 1A – We began our class by clapping some rhythms in the groups.  Students took turns clapping a rhythm and having others copy it.  We did some 2-note intervals (Mi-Do; Do-Mi), and students took turns identifying if the were going higher or lower.  We reviewed what we had learned about Mr. Joplin’s life and music.  We did Lesson 12 – ‘Left hand ant tunnels’ with Mr. Joplin, practiced these ant tunnels with Miss Melody, and played the games in the games room.  We practiced our Left Hand ant tunnels on the floor, as finger numbers were called, and students “played” the finger on the floor.  Students practiced their ensemble piece Ode To Joy, and should keep practicing this piece at home.  Those students who are ready, will play this piece as an ensemble piece in the recital next week.  Students also picked out their solo pieces, which are pieces that they have been practicing through the weeks.  We finished the class in the improvisation room. 

CMJ 1B – We began our class by clapping some rhythms in the group.  Students took turns clapping a rhythm and having others copy it.  We reviewe4d what we had learned about Mr. Villa Lobos, and we picked our solo pieces, which are the pieces that students have practiced through the weeks.  We did Lesson 23 – ‘Whole notes’ with Mr. Villa Lobos, practiced with Miss Melody, and played the games available in the games room.  We practiced Ode To Joy, and this will be the ensemble piece for the recital.  Students should practice this for next week.  We talked about note values, and whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes.  We ended the class in the improvisation room. 

CMJ 2B – We began our class by clapping some rhythms in the group.  Students took turns clapping a rhythm and having other copy it.  We did Lesson 48 – More Grand Staff Songs’ with Mr. Satie, practiced with Miss Melody, and played games 1, 4, 7 and 9 in the games room.  We practiced our ensemble piece Row, Row, Row Your Boat, which will be the ensemble piece for the recital next week.  Students should practice this piece at home.  We also picked out solo pieces, which are pieces that we have been practicing through the weeks.  We finished the class in the improvisation room.

CMJ 2C – We began our class by clapping some rhythms in the group.  Students took turns clapping a rhythm and having others copy it.  We did the practice room first this class, then did Lesson 60 with Mr. Chopin.  We played games 1-10 in the games room.  Students practiced their ensemble piece Row, Row, Row Your Boat, which will be the ensemble piece for the recital next week.  Students should practice this piece at home this week.  Everyone also picked their solo pieces, which are pieces that we have been practicing through the weeks.  We finished the class in the improvisation room.

Great work everyone!  Practice those ensemble pieces this week, and I will see you next Wednesday!   

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