B A Dancing Zombie
Here's a link to see what we are working on with Recorders in 4th grade:
youtu.be/EyCwWLKvI2E Kinnaird/Rooney
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBdNVTh9Fuw James/Rooney
We have only learned two notes, but had a fun Halloween type song we wanted to share with everyone.
youtu.be/EyCwWLKvI2E Kinnaird/Rooney
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBdNVTh9Fuw James/Rooney
We have only learned two notes, but had a fun Halloween type song we wanted to share with everyone.
A New Beginning...
So anything BELOW this is from my previous buildings of Jefferson and Washington. Stay tuned for posts as I begin a new journey here at Webster!!! Go Warriors!
Recorder Homework
4th Graders--See the two pictures below in order to practice your recorder pieces for the concert. When practicing work on the fingering, and playing the correct note values as well. Good luck!
4th Grade Recorders
We have started recorders in 4th grades and they are loving every second of it! This year we are not taking them home every single class period (You're welcome!)...but will be taking them home every couple of weeks to work on specific skills. Click on your child's class below to hear their very first performance.
https://youtu.be/YBLlbuoGyEg Mrs. Green's 4th grade
https://youtu.be/FvwJlpEiONQ Mrs. Tredway's 4th Grade
https://youtu.be/YBLlbuoGyEg Mrs. Green's 4th grade
https://youtu.be/FvwJlpEiONQ Mrs. Tredway's 4th Grade
Kindergarten Composers
Kindergarteners at Jefferson decided to re-write a song that they were learning called, "My Head and My Shoulders", which labeled different body parts. Students came up with which boy parts to choose and then had to practice singing their version with their own movements. They worked hard, and had a lot of fun too, becoming composers! So cute! Click on the links below to see our Jefferson Kinders enjoying their new song!
https://youtu.be/BeGkGpHQhiQ Ms. Saunder's Class
https://youtu.be/5guYW5XeyYw Ms. Hulse's Class
https://youtu.be/BeGkGpHQhiQ Ms. Saunder's Class
https://youtu.be/5guYW5XeyYw Ms. Hulse's Class
3rd Grade Composers/Arrangers
3rd Graders did some composing/arranging in music class last week. Today we recorded ourselves singing and performing our newly written songs. These songs are based on a song called "Alligator Pie" from our book series. We re-wrote the words and then as a whole group figured out the rhythm patterns of the song before practicing for a performance! They had so much fun and worked so hard for me! Way to go 3rd Grade Jets. Click on the links below to see the youtube videos!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxcCaN8HdoM Campbell's class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzN_gtpDehc Scheetz's class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxcCaN8HdoM Campbell's class
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzN_gtpDehc Scheetz's class
Kindergarten Jets are Rockin'
Take a look at some of our Kindergarten Jets having a blast learning to play the drums on the beat! It takes a lot of self-control to have a drum in your grasp and stay consistently on the beat as a Kindergartener! I was impressed at their efforts and know they will get better and better!
WELCOME BACK!!!!
Welcome back to another school year! I'm so excited to work with your kiddos again and explore the world of music with them! I believe in a very active and hands-on approach to music class, so ask your student what they are doing in music. Oh...and you may hear them call me "The Crazy Lady"...that's okay with me...I love to have fun and be a little crazy to facilitate their learning! :)
2nd & 3rd Grade Christmas Program
Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Plymouth High School's Auditorium! Concert starts at 6:00 PM. Students will need to arrive at 5:40 to meet as a group and get set to get on the stage. We are doing a musical called, "Humbug!". It promises to be a very entertaining show. Ask your kids about it! :)
Basketball Voices???
2nd & 3rd Graders are working on their Christmas program music already. This week we learned an unusual way of helping our voices sing. We call it our "basketball voices". What???? You read that right. Ask your student what a basketball voice is and see if they can explain it! Below are the 2nd graders practicing using their basketball voices.
RECORDERS!!!!
1st Grade High and Low Sounds
1st Graders have been working hard at distinguishing between higher sounds and lower sounds. For many of us adults, that is a simple thing. But, for their little ears, it is a big challenge to hear unless it is very high and very low being compared! They are doing great and making great strides! We took what we were learning and applied it to instrument sounds. Ask them which instrument was high and which was low from the pictures below! Hopefully they can tell you right away! We even had a couple of student directors (check it out in the pics).
Learning the beat--Kindergarten Style
- Kindergarteners have been having a blast in music class! We are working hard on procedures and following rules and in the midst of it have been focusing on learning about the beat. They have done a great job adjusting to school and were rewarded by getting to play the drums for the first time. Check out some of the pictures below to see your Kindergartener in action!
3rd Graders Rock!!!
Here are the links to each group's song/video! Enjoy! Reminder that this was all written and achieved in about 20 minutes!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhW2X6GD2o4&feature=em-upload_owner-smbtn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O017H-yd-p0&index=3&list=FLmGT_uf-JeCCC0uYkUtWF1Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhW2X6GD2o4&feature=em-upload_owner-smbtn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O017H-yd-p0&index=3&list=FLmGT_uf-JeCCC0uYkUtWF1Q
Talent Show is coming to Jefferson!!!
Try-Outs will now be the week of May 12-16 (due to ISTEP scheduling)! Students in grades 2, 3 & 4 may try out!
Come prepared with all you need and make sure to practice, practice, practice! Can't wait to see what talents are hidden here at Jefferson! :) Jefferson Jets Talent Show will be held on Friday, May 30 at 1:30 PM at the Amphitheater in the park! Good luck Jets!
Try-Outs will now be the week of May 12-16 (due to ISTEP scheduling)! Students in grades 2, 3 & 4 may try out!
Come prepared with all you need and make sure to practice, practice, practice! Can't wait to see what talents are hidden here at Jefferson! :) Jefferson Jets Talent Show will be held on Friday, May 30 at 1:30 PM at the Amphitheater in the park! Good luck Jets!
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Jefferson Jets 2nd & 3rd Grades will be performing their Christmas Concert:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
6:00 PM at PHS Auditorium
"ELFIS AND THE SLEIGH RIDERS"
Mark your calendars and plan to come have a blast!
Jefferson Jets 2nd & 3rd Grades will be performing their Christmas Concert:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
6:00 PM at PHS Auditorium
"ELFIS AND THE SLEIGH RIDERS"
Mark your calendars and plan to come have a blast!
We have been exploring instruments in music classes. The Kindergarteners are working very hard to hear and follow the beat of a song without speeding up or slowing down. Ask them about "the BORING beat" and see if they can tell you my rhyme! Here are some pictures of those fun kindergarteners performing for the rest of the class on their very own stage.
Jefferson Jets Choir 2013-2014
Choir Information has gone home with 4th grade students! Ask your son/daughter if they picked up a packet of information and encourage them to be a part of the Jefferson Jets choir. Don't hesitate to contact me with questions. Jefferson Jets Choir will meet on Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:00 AM in the music room. Below is the cover letter that went home with students. If they didn't get a packet and want one, just let me know and I will send one home! Thanks!
Dear Jefferson Elementary 4th Grade Parents,
My name is Tricia Witmer, and I am the music teacher at Jefferson Elementary! This year I am excited to be continuing the tradition of the Jefferson Jets choir, which will be starting very soon. The choir is open to all 4th grade students who want to sing and have fun together.
The choir will rehearse BEFORE school on Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:00 AM. Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Any time there is a school delay or cancellation, rehearsal will be cancelled.
We have a variety of performances that we will do this year. Of course the choirs will perform at each grade level’s concert during the year and some additional performances are possible as well (Christmas caroling, Veteran’s Day program, Farmer’s Market, etc) and I will let you know of these as soon as I know of them.
Singing in the choir is a commitment of time and effort on the student and parent’s part. I am looking for students willing to give their personal best and stick with choir for the entire year, committing to attend each week’s rehearsal. It is crucial for students to be present at all rehearsals. Only excused absences (illness, death in family, pre-arranged absence) will be allowed. Students with more than two unexcused absences may be asked to leave the choir. The only cost to the student is $3.00 for their choir t-shirt (actual cost is $6 but PTO pays a portion of it). Please return the attached paper no later than the first rehearsal (October 1) but anytime before then is fine too. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Sincerely,
Tricia M. Witmer
Jefferson Choir Director
574-936-2443 Ext. 4104
[email protected]
Dear Jefferson Elementary 4th Grade Parents,
My name is Tricia Witmer, and I am the music teacher at Jefferson Elementary! This year I am excited to be continuing the tradition of the Jefferson Jets choir, which will be starting very soon. The choir is open to all 4th grade students who want to sing and have fun together.
The choir will rehearse BEFORE school on Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:00 AM. Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Any time there is a school delay or cancellation, rehearsal will be cancelled.
We have a variety of performances that we will do this year. Of course the choirs will perform at each grade level’s concert during the year and some additional performances are possible as well (Christmas caroling, Veteran’s Day program, Farmer’s Market, etc) and I will let you know of these as soon as I know of them.
Singing in the choir is a commitment of time and effort on the student and parent’s part. I am looking for students willing to give their personal best and stick with choir for the entire year, committing to attend each week’s rehearsal. It is crucial for students to be present at all rehearsals. Only excused absences (illness, death in family, pre-arranged absence) will be allowed. Students with more than two unexcused absences may be asked to leave the choir. The only cost to the student is $3.00 for their choir t-shirt (actual cost is $6 but PTO pays a portion of it). Please return the attached paper no later than the first rehearsal (October 1) but anytime before then is fine too. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Sincerely,
Tricia M. Witmer
Jefferson Choir Director
574-936-2443 Ext. 4104
[email protected]
Jefferson Jets Choir 2013-2014
You will be receiving a letter soon for those in 4th grade interested in participating in the extra-curricular choir with Mrs. Witmer! We will be meeting on Tuesday mornings BEFORE school most weeks. We will perform at both the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Any questions after reading the letter can be addressed to me at [email protected] or at school 936-2443! Hope we have a great turn-out!
You will be receiving a letter soon for those in 4th grade interested in participating in the extra-curricular choir with Mrs. Witmer! We will be meeting on Tuesday mornings BEFORE school most weeks. We will perform at both the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Any questions after reading the letter can be addressed to me at [email protected] or at school 936-2443! Hope we have a great turn-out!
4th Grade Recorders
Recorders have been ordered and should be in soon! I'm sure you will hear as soon as your son/daughter receives them, as they are VERY excited to get them. Students will be asked to take them home and practice them after we get going with them a bit. I am looking forward to hearing/seeing them learn and grow to play their first instrument.
Recorders have been ordered and should be in soon! I'm sure you will hear as soon as your son/daughter receives them, as they are VERY excited to get them. Students will be asked to take them home and practice them after we get going with them a bit. I am looking forward to hearing/seeing them learn and grow to play their first instrument.