When Music and Tech Meet

As a final project in 5th grade, the students are composing original songs, focusing on the musical elements of form, tempo, and texture.  In pairs, the students chose a four-section form for their song.  For example, if they chose ABAC, the first and third sections of the song would sounds exactly the same. They then chose the tempo for their composition: Largo (slow), Moderato (medium), and Allegro (fast.) We discussed the idea of texture, or layers, in music. A thin texture only has one or two layers of sound at a time.  A thick texture has many sounds occurring simultaneously.

Together, the pair worked to create their original work, focusing on the three key elements, through the app GarageBand on the iPad.

Next week we will have our World Premiere of these compositions in class.  The students will listen to their classmates' songs and, based on what they hear in the music, determine in what form the song is written. 

Care for a sneak peak?  Follow the link!

Job well done!

Congratulations to all of the Lower School students. I am so very proud of you all. You did a wonderful job this past Thursday at the Spring Concert. You worked hard and it showed.

Bravo to you!!!

Spring Concert!

The Spring Concert is almost here! Less than a week away, the students are hard at work polishing up their repertoire. We are in full swing with the rehearsal schedule.  Grade levels are coming together and climbing up on the shiny, new risers. Mrs. Freda has been playing piano for us, and a few Upper School gentlemen have joined the 4th and 5th grade classes to put just the right touch on one of their songs.

We hope to see many of you at 7:00PM on May 9th. Let's fill the seats in the AP room, cheer on the singers, and make it a night to remember.

The PreK and JK students will certainly remember the concert night since they will get to share it with their new friends who are "cute and yellow and chubby!"