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Great work! All were present today. After practicing Hot Crossed Buns and Row Your Boat, we went in to our lessons in Children’s Music Journey: Level 2A (Eliana) completed lesson 28 in CMJ vol. 2 with Mr. Dvorak. Reviewed songs from CMJ vol 1 in Middle C position. Remember to keep both hands up with your thumbs on [...]
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Great job today on your assessments. Everyone completed the written test and performed their songs/scales for me. Don’t worry if certain parts were a bit shakey for you. Each of you had strengths and weaknesses in different areas, but I can tell you that in the end, all of you will pass Level 3 Piano [...]
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Another great class today! Nathan was at his Primary orientation, but all else were present. We practiced Hot Crossed Buns for the concert next week. Very nice playing everyone. Here’s what we did in Children’s Music Journey: Sarah played songs in Levels 10 and 15. Played songs with high bird notes, low whale notes and middle [...]
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Excellent work today. We practiced for our upcoming recital, and decided on a list of soloists! Then we went in to Children’s Music Journey: Level 1A (Shay) completed Lesson 9 – “Notes getting higher and higher, and notes getting lower and lower.” Above the line you can have notes that are medium high or very high; below the line you can [...]
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Well done today Ellen. Hani and Julia were ill today, so it was just the two of us in class. We were able to accomplish quite a bit. First, we talked about the upcoming recital, and came up with some ideas for the program. Then, we practiced our scales and group songs. Ellen will be [...]
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We had a good class today. Aidan Pynn was our first volunteer for a solo performance at the recital. He will be playing ‘Going Home’. Thanks Aidan! After practicing our group songs, we went in to Children’s Music Journey: Level 1A (Samia) completed Lesson 9 – “Notes getting higher and higher, and notes getting lower and lower.” [...]
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Great class today. Everyone completed one more level, and worked hard on their recital songs. I’m proud of this class for their effort and enthusiasm. Level 1A (Abbey P.) completed Lesson 8. Learned about Notes Getting Higher and Higher. Do you remember what a very high note looks like? A medium-high note? Middle C? Medium low? Very [...]
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Well done today everyone. It was nice to have Amara back with us. We practice ‘Row Your Boat’ and ‘Hot Crossed Buns’ for the upcoming recital. Then we went in to our lessons: Level 1A (Lenka) completed lesson 14 with Mr. Joplin. Practiced using all five fingers on the keyboard. Finger-number playback exercises in middle C position. [...]
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We had a small class today, since the Primary students were away on a field trip. We practiced for our upcoming recital, and decided on a list of soloists! Great work Level 1B (Marise) completed Lesson 17 with Miss Mendelssohn. Learned more about Middle C position. Both thumbs are on middle C with the wrists up and [...]
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We had a good class today, although we missed Thomas. Hope to see you back next week Thomas! After practicing our recitals songs we went on to our lessons in CMJ. Level 2A (Eliana) completed lesson 27 today. Practiced new songs, like ‘Yankee Doodle’ and ‘Old MacDonald’. Discussed how middle C is found on a line, and [...]
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Well done today! Your songs are sounding much better. We had our first two volunteers for solo performances at the recital: Ethan A. and Erin Richelle. Ethan will be playing ‘Lightly Row’, and Erin will be playing ‘By the Sea’. Here’s you did in Children’s Music Journey: Level 1A (Josh) completed Lesson 9 – “Notes [...]
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Well done today! We began with a pentatonic scale warm-up on C, F and G. Then, we reviewed our triads, and talked about the special names for the scale degrees I through VII. I is called the tonic. II is the supertonic. III is the mediant. IV is the subdominant. V is the domninant. VI [...]
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Good work today everyone! Nathan was back from New York, so we had everyone present today. After practicing Hot Crossed Buns in group mode, all the way through with the music, we went in to our lessons: Sarah reviewed half of a level 14. Played songs with high notes, low notes and double notes. Practiced stepping [...]
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Great work! All were present, except Patrick who had something else to do after school today. Level 1A (Shay) completed Lesson 8. Learned about Notes Getting Higher and Higher. Do you remember what a very high note looks like? A medium-high note? Middle C? Medium low? Very low? Try playing them on the piano. Played double-notes, with 2 [...]
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Well done today! We began with a pentatonic scale warm-up on C, F and G. Then, we reviewed our triads, and talked about the special names for the scale degrees I through VII. I is called the tonic. II is the supertonic. III is the mediant. IV is the subdominant. V is the domninant. VI [...]
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Today we had a new seating plan which worked much better. We completed our group practice quickly and had some more time for games and activities as a result. Great work everyone! Level 1A (Samia) completed Lesson 8. Learned about Notes Getting Higher and Higher. Do you remember what a very high note looks like? A medium-high [...]
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Excellent work today! We are nearing the end of the term and your songs, Row Your Boat and Hot Crossed Buns, are coming along quite nicely. After practicing in group mode, we went in to your lessons: Level 1A (Abbey P.) completed lesson 7. Learned about Double-Notes with Mr. Bach. Took turns so that both partners [...]
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We had a good class today. Chris, the MusIQ substitute teacher, told me that you did very well last week. After practicing ‘Row Your Boat’, we picked up where you left off in your lessons. Level 1A (Lenka) completed lesson 13 with Mr. Joplin. Learned how to play with five-finger ant tunnels. Practiced keeping our wrists [...]
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We had a fun class today in the library! All were present. Level 1B (Marise) completed lesson 16. You practiced songs in Middle C position with Miss Mendelssohn. Notes above the line are RH notes. Notes below the line are LH notes. Notes on the line are Middle C. Makes sure to use all five fingers (thumbs [...]
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Nice to see you again after our two week break. We had a good class today, although it was a bit noisy at times. I’d like to work through our group performance songs more efficiently next week. Remember to listen and pay attention during instruction time. It’s important, if we are to have any [...]
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