Showing posts with label Andrea Niu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andrea Niu. Show all posts
Friday, December 22, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Day 68 - Memorial School Music Update - Mrs. Niu and Mrs. Rzasa
This post first appeared on the Memorial School Music Blog
This week, the first graders have been continuing to prepare for their Winter Showcase (December 20th). One of the songs they will sing is about a sleigh ride in the snow. I'm sure you know it - Jingle Bells! We talked about the verse and the refrain, then did a great passing game with our wrist bells. The students who got the bells when it was time for the refrain got to play them during that section of the song. They also learned about The Nutcracker, a famous ballet by Tchaikovsky. The students learned a special finger dance to go along with the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.
The second-grade students learned about an important Jewish holiday - Hanukkah. We read them a book about latkes and applesauce, then they sang a song that connects with the story. They also reviewed their Nutcracker dance from last week, then got a special treat. They started to watch the Nutcracker, performed by the New York City Ballet! Unlike a play or musical, the performers in a ballet don't speak - the story is told by their movement, as well as the words were spoken by the narrator. We will finish the movie next week!
The third graders reviewed the symbols on the staff that they learned last week. Then, they sang a song to help them remember the order of the line notes and space notes on the staff, called "I Don't Know the Notes." We will be continuing to review how to read musical notation for the next few weeks to prepare the students for the recorder.
Some students had a visit from the middle school music teacher, Mr. Mullen. They had so much fun playing and singing with the stretchy band!
The fourth and fifth graders are all ready for next week's concert! We hope you join us on Wednesday, December 13th (9:00 a.m. for students, 7:00 p.m. for parents and families).
Have a wonderful weekend!
This week, the first graders have been continuing to prepare for their Winter Showcase (December 20th). One of the songs they will sing is about a sleigh ride in the snow. I'm sure you know it - Jingle Bells! We talked about the verse and the refrain, then did a great passing game with our wrist bells. The students who got the bells when it was time for the refrain got to play them during that section of the song. They also learned about The Nutcracker, a famous ballet by Tchaikovsky. The students learned a special finger dance to go along with the Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.
The second-grade students learned about an important Jewish holiday - Hanukkah. We read them a book about latkes and applesauce, then they sang a song that connects with the story. They also reviewed their Nutcracker dance from last week, then got a special treat. They started to watch the Nutcracker, performed by the New York City Ballet! Unlike a play or musical, the performers in a ballet don't speak - the story is told by their movement, as well as the words were spoken by the narrator. We will finish the movie next week!
The third graders reviewed the symbols on the staff that they learned last week. Then, they sang a song to help them remember the order of the line notes and space notes on the staff, called "I Don't Know the Notes." We will be continuing to review how to read musical notation for the next few weeks to prepare the students for the recorder.
Some students had a visit from the middle school music teacher, Mr. Mullen. They had so much fun playing and singing with the stretchy band!
The fourth and fifth graders are all ready for next week's concert! We hope you join us on Wednesday, December 13th (9:00 a.m. for students, 7:00 p.m. for parents and families).
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Day 164 - Where the Wild Things Are - Mrs. Rzasa and Mrs. Niu - Memorial School Music
For the past few weeks, the fifth-grade students have been composing music to accompany the book, "Where the Wild Things Are." We invited first grade and kindergarten classes to watch their performances. Check them out below!
Mrs. Olshaw's class, performing for Mrs. Farrell's class:
Mrs. Olshaw's class, performing for Mrs. Farrell's class:
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Day 112 - Orchestration of Peter and The Wolf - Mrs. Niu and Mrs. Rzasa - Memorial School Music Dept.
This post first appeared on the Memorial School Music Blog
Here are Mrs. Gearin and Mrs. Farrell's classes performing Peter and the Wolf.
The students selected a hand percussion instrument for each character, then composed a short rhythm to be played when that character is mentioned in the story.
Here are Mrs. Gearin and Mrs. Farrell's classes performing Peter and the Wolf.
The students selected a hand percussion instrument for each character, then composed a short rhythm to be played when that character is mentioned in the story.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Day 33 - The Bats Are All Asleep - Mrs. Niu and Mrs. Rzasa - Memorial School Music
This post first appeared on the Memorial School Music Blog
Here is Mrs. Gearin's class performing, The Bats are All Sleep!
Here is Mrs. Gearin's class performing, The Bats are All Sleep!
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Day 149 - A Little Orchestra Video - Andrea Niu - Memorial School Music
This post originally appeared on the Memorial School Music Blog
Good afternoon! I just wanted to pop in and share a video of our orchestra rehearsing for our upcoming Spring Concert.
Below is an excerpt from Little Largo:
Good afternoon! I just wanted to pop in and share a video of our orchestra rehearsing for our upcoming Spring Concert.
Below is an excerpt from Little Largo:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Day 130 - String Update (Performance Day!) - Mrs. Rzasa and Mrs. Niu - Memorial School Music
This post first appeared on the Memorial School Music Blog
Today was PERFORMANCE DAY for the 3rd Graders!! (4th Graders are working on their challenging concert music). This is an opportunity for each student to play a piece that represents their best. Below are some of the benefits of Performance Day:
- Students play for, and inspire, their peers
- Students gain independence playing alone
- The more frequently they perform, the less nerves there will be come concert time
- I can more accurately assess each student, and help them one-on-one
- Each student becomes a teaching tool for the others in class, and students may offer suggestions to help their peers.
- It's fun!
--------------------------------------------------------------------
PERFORMANCES
(note: not all students choose to be videotaped)
Friday, October 24, 2014
Day 38 - Ghost of John - Andrea Niu - Memorial School Music Staff
This post first appeared on the Memorial Music Blog
This week, the third graders sang one of their favorite Halloween songs, "Ghost of John." We added an accompaniment part on the Boomwhackers and triangles. In addition, our classroom Superheroes had the opportunity to play the coveted thunder drum! Half of the class sang the melody, and the other half sang a vocal ostinato pattern. Check out their videos!
This week, the third graders sang one of their favorite Halloween songs, "Ghost of John." We added an accompaniment part on the Boomwhackers and triangles. In addition, our classroom Superheroes had the opportunity to play the coveted thunder drum! Half of the class sang the melody, and the other half sang a vocal ostinato pattern. Check out their videos!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)