Say, Play, Display Info is here!

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This should be a fun one! The students have 15 choices for how they want to show their knowledge and learning in Music. Each student may choose ONE activity to complete by the due date. I will accept work live, video, podcast, written, sculpted, acted...whichever way the students choose!

You may send me a link to their work, it can be hard copy, or live. Please make sure your child also submits the project rubric & reflection (pg. 2 of the link above).  Students who complete a “Say” project should turn in their script or talking notes instead of a reflection.

Items to note:

• Some projects require approval from Ms. Turgeon (the Play and Design Your Own). Please read the indicators carefully!
• If your child wishes to work with a partner they must bring a note from EACH partner's parent by November 15th.
• If your child(ren) decide to do a project that involves Spanish language or culture they can earn points in Spanish class!
• Please encourage your child to spend a little time each week on the project (10-15 min. 2-3 times week works for most) rather than waiting until the last minute!
• I have a TON of music textbooks that have songs your child may be interested in learning/performing. They may come by any morning between 7:45-8:00am to browse! I can also stay after school to help your child on Thursdays with advance notice. 
•  You may be able to find some songs you'd like here: 
  •  FREE SHEET MUSIC for ALL INSTRUMENTS 

  • Free sheet music/folk songs for singing: http://bethsmusicnotes.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
• Band/Orchestra students may not choose a concert song to play for their project. Other songs from their Essential Elements books may work, though.

DUE DATES:

Tuesday: Smiley & Riggins Due December 3rd

Thursday: English, Windham/Thurman B, Hall, Lockwood Due December 5th

Friday: Badger, Naman/Thurman A, Butler, Redel Due December 6th

Check here periodically for support information and links to see projects from previous years!

SAY

This student learned to play Beethoven's "Ode to Joy' and wrote about the piece and the upcoming concerts.

 

PLAY

You may be able to find some songs you'd like here: 

 FREE SHEET MUSIC for ALL INSTRUMENTS

 

DISPLAY

Poster/Press releases:

 December Concert Info:

• Monday, December 9^th SPARK Band and Orchestra in the SPARK Cafeteria 6:00pm
• Wednesday, December 11^th “Cocoa and Caroling” with SPARK Chorus and AC at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (optional, but let Ms. Turgeon know if you can't come!)
• Wednesday, December 18^th SPARK and Mary Lin Choruses 6:00pmin the Mary Lin Auditorium  (Chorus and AC Call time 4:30pm) All Chorus and AC are expected to attend.

Please let Ms. Turgeon, Ms. Valkova, or Ms. Moore know via note or email if your child is NOT available for any of these performances ASAP! Every musician is important!

Music Deadlines!

Don't forget to order your Gwinnett Gladiators tickets for October 19th. If you'd like your tickets delivered to the school send your order to Ms. Turgeon by Tuesday, October 1st, otherwise you can order online and pick up your tickets at Will Call.
Go to: groups.gwinnettgladiators.com
USE CODE: SPRK1019 Tickets will be available at Will Call on game night
Premium/Corner Seats _______ x $15 = ______
Save $3 off of the Day of Game Walk up Prices

Also, the Music Card Project is due this week:

Tuesday:

Smiley & Riggins Due Oct. 1^st

Thursday:

English, Windham/Thurman B, Hall, Lockwood

Due Oct. 3^rd

Friday:

Badger, Naman/Thurman A, Butler*, Redel

Due Oct. 4^th

*Your child should turn in the following in a baggie with their name & homeroom teacher's name:

• Vocabulary Cards (word & number, definition in a complete sentence, & *symbols, student name on each card)
• Line and Space note cards (a staff with a treble clef on each card, one note per card on each line and space note)
• Reflection Sheet (reflecting on GPS progress & other questions)

All of this information was reviewed in class last week.

Music Flashcard Words

During First Quarter all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will complete the Music Flashcard Project--the hard-copy of the word list and GPS goal sheet/reflection will be coming soon (around the last week of August)

Due dates will be during the week of September 29th. Music Projects are always due on the day you come to Music. Early projects are always appreciated and earn extra points.

• Tuesday, September 30th: Naman-4th & Butler-4th
• Wednesday, October 1st: Mckie-5th & Southcombe-4th
• Thursday, October 2nd: English/Badger-3rd, Windham/Badger-3rd, Hall-5th, Redel-5th
• Friday, October 3rd: Neal/Badger-3rd, Lockwood/Badger-3rd, Thurman-4th, Riggins-5th

Students will officially have 4-5 weeks to complete this work, but you are welcome to start early if you like!  Students should plan to work on quarterly Music projects for about 30 minutes a week (3 sessions of 10 minutes OR 2 sessions of 15 minutes OR 1 session of 30 minutes). Some students will need more time, others less. If you are having trouble, or if you need help ASK MS. TURGEON or a classmate you can trust! 

The flashcard project is an opportunity for students to develop better dictionary and paraphrasing skills, learn music vocabulary, practice using a straight edge to draw a staff, and create a toolbox that will help them learn proper music terminology, symbols, and notes on a staff. 

While creating flashcards is not a grand use of creativity or a super fun activity, many students from last year expressed that it was the MOST USEFUL project they did in Music, because once the cards were finished we used them in games, competitions, and assessment activities during class. The kids got better at using their Music words and they felt able to express their ideas more effectively.

Third Graders: Flash Cards (1-25 and 9 line note/space note cards) PLUS the GPS goal sheet /reflection

Fourth Graders: Flash Cards (1-35 and 9 line note/space note cards) PLUS the GPS goal sheet /reflection
          
Fifth Graders: Flash Cards 1-50 and 9 line note/space note cards PLUS the GPS goal sheet /reflection

Students may use their cards from last year if they are in good shape and the defintions are appropriate

Vocabulary words

Cards with * should have a definition AND a symbol on your card, along with the definition of the word.

1.       beat

2.       rhythm

3.       tempo

4.       largo

5.       andante

6.       allegro

7.       presto 

8.       meter (the musical term)

9.       duple meter

10.    triple meter

11.    dynamics

12.    tone color  and timbre (these mean the same thing)
13.    *staff
14.    *measure
15.    *treble clef
16.    *quarter note & rest (draw the note & rest, and tell its duration)
17.    *eighth note (draw the note & rest, and tell its duration)
18.    *half note & rest(draw the note & rest, and tell its duration)
19.    *whole note & rest(draw the note & rest, and tell its duration)
20.    *crescendo
21.    *decrescendo
22.    *piano (not the instrument)
23.    *-issimo a suffix
24.    *forte
25.    *mezzo- a prefix
26.    *repeat signs
27.    *barline
28.    *double barline
29.    *time signature
30.    string
31.    woodwind
32.    brass
33.    percussion 
34.     duration
35.    form
36.    AB form
37.    ABA form
38.    harmony
39.    melody
40.    *dotted quarter note (draw the note & rest, and tell its duration)
41.    *dotted half note(draw the note & rest, and tell its duration)
42.    tonality
43.    *accent
44.    notation
45.    rondo
46.    canon
47.    ostinato
48.    arpeggio
49.    moderato
50.    adagio

Vocabulary Cards Line and Space Note Cards

1. Each flash card should have the vocabulary word written on the front of the card and the definition on the back.
2.Definitions should be written in complete sentences.
3. Be sure to use simple definitions that you understand.
4. Each flash card should be numbered (corresponding to the vocabulary number)

--->If you do a few cards a week it will be a breeze!

Third Graders: We will review how to create these cards in class, but you will need to finish them at home.

*Students may work together to compile their flashcard definitions, but EACH student must have the required cards in their set.  

 *Fourth and Fifth Graders may re-use their cards from last year if they are in good condition and meet the requirements

You can also use any online kids' Music dictionary:

• http://www.classicsforkids.com/terms
•   http://musiced.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/Index_of_Music_Terms_Music_Glossaries.htm
• http://www.ducksters.com/musicforkids/music_terms_glossary.php 

 Link to some Music SYMBOLS           
More advanced dictionaries, if you want a challenge:

• http://www.sfcv.org/learn/glossary?gclid=CK3P65T6wbMCFQGFnQodrg4AOQ  
• http://www.musicoutfitters.com/music-dictionary-a.htm
• http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary/ 
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_musical_terminology