4-5 Showcase Event
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Our 4th and 5th-grade students put together a wonderful showcase last night to highlight some of the work they have done in their art, innovation, music, and physical education classes.
The Showcase Event was based on celebrating our own unique cultures. As you know, we live-streamed last night's performance, and it now "lives" on the HPS music YouTube channel. Here is the link to the whole video of the SHOWCASE. It was yet another beautiful moment in High Plains history, and we are so proud of our BISON! |
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HPS Recorder Karate Program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Musicians
The recorder karate program is NEW for us this year! Recorder Karate is a program that encourages student growth and allows for a highly differentiated music class. Plus, it is a fun way to motivate students to make consistent progress in learning how to play their recorder, and will be a long-term goal for your musician. There are a series of songs that progressively get more difficult; After each song that they have completed correctly, they will receive a “karate belt” bead that they will attach to their instrument case. Every student is working at their own level and receiving specific feedback about their progress. To best meet the needs of all students, we have agreed to exemplify Bison R.E.S.P.E.C.T. while participating in Recorder Karate in the following ways:
- Responsible - Students need to have all materials for music class which includes: their recorder, blue bag with belt ring, and music folder.
- Empathetic - Students need to understand and empathize with their peers and what level they are at at the moment.
- Safe - All materials and people will be safe in our music space. This includes making this classroom feel like a safe place to learn and grow. Take a re-FOCUS moment when needed.
- Persevering - These skill levels are meant to challenge you; Please do not give up - this is a long-term commitment and goal for us this year.
- Empowered - Students who reach higher levels can help others achieve. Once students have completed the black-belt level, they will become “Master Musicians”, and can help individuals or small groups as needed.
- Curious - Since this is a safe place, students are encouraged to ask questions and feel comfortable in their learning experiences.
- Trustworthy - Students will earn their belts during class and are trusted to be in charge of their materials for this process.
MASTER MUSICIAN - These students have mastered the recorder and will turn into teacher helps by pulling aside musicians or small sections to improve a particular skill.
SENSEI - Mrs. Lemons is your music teacher
SENSEI - Mrs. Lemons is your music teacher
Bucket Drumming!
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We have been using utility buckets a lot lately. Check out this cool presentation all about Bucket Drumming so you can keep on learning at home!
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Hoping to play piano? Here are some tips from the pros...
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Piano Wrist & Arm Positioning and Playing Resources
The 10 Best Piano Practice Tips to Remember The Beginner’s Guide to Learning Piano How To Play Piano *Special shout out to: Jen, Jaymee, and Diane for the idea to place these on the website and the first link above. If you also like what you see, pay it forward like they did and share with others. |
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These five music themes will drive the elementary instruction this year.
Music Theory Studies
Rhythm Studies
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Singing Studies
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Posture Roll Call
Shoulders are down feet firmly on the ground with slightly bended knees.
uhuh!
Back is straight to balance my weight my arms are hanging free.
oh yeah!
Lifting my chest helps me breathe my best now there's just one more thing.
what's that?
Hold my head up right and focus my sight and now I'm ready to sing!
booyah!
Shoulders are down feet firmly on the ground with slightly bended knees.
uhuh!
Back is straight to balance my weight my arms are hanging free.
oh yeah!
Lifting my chest helps me breathe my best now there's just one more thing.
what's that?
Hold my head up right and focus my sight and now I'm ready to sing!
booyah!