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PLEASE BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS TO CLASS. We'll be checking them in on June 11.
 
Great show today! Congratulations.
 
No homework this week.  Just listen to music, sing and dance for fun.  :)
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

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Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
FOCUS ON JUNE SHOW
 
Remember to turn in a video, too.
 
Kitty

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
Look under:
 
June Show
Weekly Video
Music Theory

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
Look under:
 
June Show
Weekly Video
Music Theory

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Assignment

Sorry this is so late!!!!
 
Go to Google Classroom.
 
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Week of 4/8/19:
1 -- Video leading to your next belt.
2 -- It's in the Bag -- play all the parts with the recording 
3 -- Wake up you Sleepy Head -- play all the parts with the recording
4 --- Gypsy -- play the bottom part
5 -- Takadimi Explained in MUSIC THEORY --- Please watch and do the five little videos. These will really help you a lot!
6 -- 100 Day Challenge --- we have lots of people getting close to 100 days! Remember there are no days off -- and it's just five minutes a day. Everyone can find five minutes a day -- and if you can't, then you are either way too busy and wasting time.  :)
 
 
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Your NEXT video  is due on April 15.  Please, please, please remember the discussion we had in class again this week. 
 
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Please see the options below if you are not ready to complete a belt! PLEASE READ THIS SO YOU DO NOT PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
Please remember what we talked about in class!
To lower your stress level, start working on making your video no later than Friday. If it's taking forever to get it right ---  be satisfied with it at 80% instead of 100% and let me know what you think you need to improve. That will let me know that you know what to work on. REMEMBER you can play insanely slowly  --- just get the right notes at the right time. 
 
If you are some place where you cannot play your recorder or make any sound, you can tap the Takdimi with your fingertips and say it in your head. You can also sing the solfege in your head and do the signs. Easy peasy --- and it counts towards your 100 days.
 
Having trouble reading the notes? Don't write in every single note --- just write in a note the first time and see if you can remember it for the next time. Once you start to know the note names, start erasing your writing and see if you can still do it. Make it a game --- maybe erase four notes every time your practice and then reward yourself with something (sticker? pretzel? new color on your chart?). Find ways to make it all fun. 
 
I want to see PROGRESS --- NOT PERFECTION.
 
While I know that all of you want to be the best, it takes time to become the best. So TAKE TIME.
 
Deep breath --- and now go practice for five minutes and fill in your 100 day challenge.
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 CLARIFICATION:  MUSIC HOMEWORK for Flutophones and Recorders    Feb 19.2019

You must turn in at least one video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far.

  1.     A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  2.     B) Sign and sing the notes; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  3.     C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.

But this is more work and harder you say? Nope. This is nothing new. In order to play a song, you need to know the rhythm. In your homework, you’re always told to clap and say the rhythm first. Now I’m asking to see you do it.


In order to play the song, you need to know the notes. In your homework, you’re always told to sign and sing the solfege before playing. Now I’m asking to see you do it. (I also say point and sing but I don’t need to see that.)

When you play the song, you DO NOT need to play up to tempo. If the recording is too fast for you to play it well, then play the song at a speed that you can play well. Depending on your skill and the difficulty of the song, I’ll determine if you get your belt or if I want you to improve it. Remember: PLAYING WELL means “all the right notes at the right time.”

If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.

But be SMART! If I suspect (or know) you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious.

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Use the A, B, C options wisely. I’m still hoping most of you will be able to do a belt per week -- but if that is not realistic, do what is realistic. Some songs are too hard to do in a week --  or have a part 1 and part 2. These songs take longer. Your music practicing should take a total of 35-40 minutes per week. (It's great if you want to practice more --- but not at the expense of your sanity.)If it is taking you more time than that, and you are not improving and earning belts, talk to me and we’ll improve your practice skills.


Remember the 100 day challenge! To color in a block on your chart, you need to do five minutes per day. A missed day is left blank and you start the 100 days over. You might start your 100 days 20 times, but no matter what, you’ll be playing better.
 
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Breathing deeply --- 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Sorry this is so late!!!!
 
Go to Google Classroom.
 
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Week of 3/12/19:
1 -- Video leading to your next belt.
2 -- If you did not do this last week: Read and answer questions about Takadimi (under Music Theory)
3 -- It's in the Bag -- play all the parts with the recording and have fun!
 
 
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Your NEXT video  is due on March 19.  Please, please, please remember the discussion we had in class again this week. 
 
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Please see the options below if you are not ready to complete a belt! PLEASE READ THIS SO YOU DO NOT PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
Please remember what we talked about in class!
To lower your stress level, start working on making your video no later than Friday. If it's taking forever to get it right ---  be satisfied with it at 80% instead of 100% and let me know what you think you need to improve. That will let me know that you know what to work on. REMEMBER you can play insanely slowly  --- just get the right notes at the right time. 
 
If you are some place where you cannot play your recorder or make any sound, you can tap the Takdimi with your fingertips and say it in your head. You can also sing the solfege in your head and do the signs. Easy peasy --- and it counts towards your 100 days.
 
Having trouble reading the notes? Don't write in every single note --- just write in a note the first time and see if you can remember it for the next time. Once you start to know the note names, start erasing your writing and see if you can still do it. Make it a game --- maybe erase four notes every time your practice and then reward yourself with something (sticker? pretzel? new color on your chart?). Find ways to make it all fun. 
 
I want to see PROGRESS --- NOT PERFECTION.
 
While I know that all of you want to be the best, it takes time to become the best. So TAKE TIME.
 
Deep breath --- and now go practice for five minutes and fill in your 100 day challenge.
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 CLARIFICATION:  MUSIC HOMEWORK for Flutophones and Recorders    Feb 19.2019

You must turn in at least one video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far.

  1.     A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  2.     B) Sign and sing the notes; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  3.     C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.

But this is more work and harder you say? Nope. This is nothing new. In order to play a song, you need to know the rhythm. In your homework, you’re always told to clap and say the rhythm first. Now I’m asking to see you do it.


In order to play the song, you need to know the notes. In your homework, you’re always told to sign and sing the solfege before playing. Now I’m asking to see you do it. (I also say point and sing but I don’t need to see that.)

When you play the song, you DO NOT need to play up to tempo. If the recording is too fast for you to play it well, then play the song at a speed that you can play well. Depending on your skill and the difficulty of the song, I’ll determine if you get your belt or if I want you to improve it. Remember: PLAYING WELL means “all the right notes at the right time.”

If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.

But be SMART! If I suspect (or know) you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious.

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Use the A, B, C options wisely. I’m still hoping most of you will be able to do a belt per week -- but if that is not realistic, do what is realistic. Some songs are too hard to do in a week --  or have a part 1 and part 2. These songs take longer. Your music practicing should take a total of 35-40 minutes per week. (It's great if you want to practice more --- but not at the expense of your sanity.)If it is taking you more time than that, and you are not improving and earning belts, talk to me and we’ll improve your practice skills.


Remember the 100 day challenge! To color in a block on your chart, you need to do five minutes per day. A missed day is left blank and you start the 100 days over. You might start your 100 days 20 times, but no matter what, you’ll be playing better.
 
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Breathing deeply --- 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
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Week of 3/12/19:
1 -- Video leading to your next belt.
2 -- If you did not do this last week: Read and answer questions about Takadimi (under Music Theory)
 
 
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Your NEXT video  is due on March 12.  Please, please, please remember the discussion we had in class again this week. 
 
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Please see the options below if you are not ready to complete a belt! PLEASE READ THIS SO YOU DO NOT PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
Please remember what we talked about in class!
To lower your stress level, start working on making your video no later than Friday. If it's taking forever to get it right ---  be satisfied with it at 80% instead of 100% and let me know what you think you need to improve. That will let me know that you know what to work on. REMEMBER you can play insanely slowly  --- just get the right notes at the right time. 
 
If you are some place where you cannot play your recorder or make any sound, you can tap the Takdimi with your fingertips and say it in your head. You can also sing the solfege in your head and do the signs. Easy peasy --- and it counts towards your 100 days.
 
Having trouble reading the notes? Don't write in every single note --- just write in a note the first time and see if you can remember it for the next time. Once you start to know the note names, start erasing your writing and see if you can still do it. Make it a game --- maybe erase four notes every time your practice and then reward yourself with something (sticker? pretzel? new color on your chart?). Find ways to make it all fun. 
 
I want to see PROGRESS --- NOT PERFECTION.
 
While I know that all of you want to be the best, it takes time to become the best. So TAKE TIME.
 
Deep breath --- and now go practice for five minutes and fill in your 100 day challenge.
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 CLARIFICATION:  MUSIC HOMEWORK for Flutophones and Recorders    Feb 19.2019

You must turn in at least one video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far.

  1.     A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  2.     B) Sign and sing the notes; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  3.     C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.

But this is more work and harder you say? Nope. This is nothing new. In order to play a song, you need to know the rhythm. In your homework, you’re always told to clap and say the rhythm first. Now I’m asking to see you do it.


In order to play the song, you need to know the notes. In your homework, you’re always told to sign and sing the solfege before playing. Now I’m asking to see you do it. (I also say point and sing but I don’t need to see that.)

When you play the song, you DO NOT need to play up to tempo. If the recording is too fast for you to play it well, then play the song at a speed that you can play well. Depending on your skill and the difficulty of the song, I’ll determine if you get your belt or if I want you to improve it. Remember: PLAYING WELL means “all the right notes at the right time.”

If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.

But be SMART! If I suspect (or know) you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious.

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Use the A, B, C options wisely. I’m still hoping most of you will be able to do a belt per week -- but if that is not realistic, do what is realistic. Some songs are too hard to do in a week --  or have a part 1 and part 2. These songs take longer. Your music practicing should take a total of 35-40 minutes per week. (It's great if you want to practice more --- but not at the expense of your sanity.)If it is taking you more time than that, and you are not improving and earning belts, talk to me and we’ll improve your practice skills.


Remember the 100 day challenge! To color in a block on your chart, you need to do five minutes per day. A missed day is left blank and you start the 100 days over. You might start your 100 days 20 times, but no matter what, you’ll be playing better.
 
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Breathing deeply --- 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
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Week of 2/26/19:
1 -- Video leading to your next belt.
2 -- Read and answer questions about Takadimi (under Music Theory)
 
 
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Your NEXT video  is due on March 5. 
 
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NEW in Materials: Takadimi craziness. If you have not looked at it before, go to my Hilldale homepage and click on Music Resources. Scroll down and you'll find an entire section on Takadimi. READ IT!
 
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Please see the options below if you are not ready to complete a belt! PLEASE READ THIS SO YOU DO NOT PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
Please remember what we talked about in class!
You must turn in a video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far. A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; B) Sign and sing the notes; C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.
 
If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.
 
But be SMART! If you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious. The A, B, C options are only to be used if you are having trouble understanding or mastering something. This is not a way to get out of music homework.
 
 
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TRANSPOSITION EXERCISE: For all soprano recorder players. New alto players, try this too! You'll find this assignment under MUSIC THEORY on Classroom. Was Due 2/19. THANK YOU TO THE THREE PEOPLE WHO DID THIS ASSIGNMENT!!!! (Alto players were excused from this assignment.)
 
NEW TRANSPOSITION EXERCISE WI

Please remember what we talked about in class!

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Please read the note below --- very important homework information!!!!!!

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 CLARIFICATION:  MUSIC HOMEWORK for Flutophones and Recorders    Feb 19.2019

You must turn in at least one video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far.

  1.     A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  2.     B) Sign and sing the notes; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  3.     C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.

But this is more work and harder you say? Nope. This is nothing new. In order to play a song, you need to know the rhythm. In your homework, you’re always told to clap and say the rhythm first. Now I’m asking to see you do it.


In order to play the song, you need to know the notes. In your homework, you’re always told to sign and sing the solfege before playing. Now I’m asking to see you do it. (I also say point and sing but I don’t need to see that.)

When you play the song, you DO NOT need to play up to tempo. If the recording is too fast for you to play it well, then play the song at a speed that you can play well. Depending on your skill and the difficulty of the song, I’ll determine if you get your belt or if I want you to improve it. Remember: PLAYING WELL means “all the right notes at the right time.”

If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.

But be SMART! If I suspect (or know) you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious.


You’ve been warned: The A, B, C options are only to be used if you are having trouble understanding or mastering something. This is not a way to get out of music homework. :)

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Use the A, B, C options wisely. I’m still hoping most of you will be able to do a belt per week. Some songs are too hard to do in a week --  or have a part 1 and part 2. These songs take longer. Your music homework should take a total of 40 minutes per week. If it is taking you more time than that, and you are not improving and earning belts, talk to me and we’ll improve your practice skills.


Remember the 100 day challenge! To color in a block on your chart, you need to do five minutes per day. A missed day is left blank and you start the 100 days over. You might start your 100 days 20 times, but no matter what, you’ll be playing better.
 
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Are you on  your way to 100 days of practice?
 
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Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
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Your next video is due on February 26.
 
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How are you doing on your hundred day practice challenge? I just hear about a 13-year-old kid who has practiced 3,000 consecutive days. Whoa!
 
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Please read note below for very important homework info!!!!!
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CLARIFICATION:  MUSIC HOMEWORK for Flutophones and Recorders    Feb 19.2019

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Please remember what we talked about in class!

You must turn in at least one video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far.

  1.     A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  2.     B) Sign and sing the notes; (need help? Go to my Hilldale website and look at RESOURCES)
  3.     C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.

 

But this is more work and harder you say? Nope. This is nothing new. In order to play a song, you need to know the rhythm. In your homework, you’re always told to clap and say the rhythm first. Now I’m asking to see you do it.

 

In order to play the song, you need to know the notes. In your homework, you’re always told to sign and sing the solfege before playing. Now I’m asking to see you do it. (I also say point and sing but I don’t need to see that.)

 

When you play the song, you DO NOT need to play up to tempo. If the recording is too fast for you to play it well, then play the song at a speed that you can play well. Depending on your skill and the difficulty of the song, I’ll determine if you get your belt or if I want you to improve it. Remember: PLAYING WELL means “all the right notes at the right time.”

If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.

But be SMART! If I suspect (or know) you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious.

 

You’ve been warned: The A, B, C options are only to be used if you are having trouble understanding or mastering something. This is not a way to get out of music homework. :)

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Use the A, B, C options wisely. I’m still hoping most of you will be able to do a belt per week. Some songs are too hard to do in a week --  or have a part 1 and part 2. These songs take longer. Your music homework should take a total of 40 minutes per week. If it is taking you more time than that, and you are not improving and earning belts, talk to me and we’ll improve your practice skills.

Remember the 100 day challenge! To color in a block on your chart, you need to do five minutes per day. A missed day is left blank and you start the 100 days over. You might start your 100 days 20 times, but no matter what, you’ll be playing better.

 

 
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REMINDER: All assignments must be turned in on Google Classroom. If you are having problems doing this, please contact Mr. DLC and he will help you figure out your specific problem. 
 
Everything needs to be in Classroom so I do not have to spend time searching and downloading from all over the place. If it were just one student, no big deal. But when I get 12 and 13 kids doing that, it costs me a lot of time and I do not get to grade things you want me to grade!
 
Thank you!
 
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Please remember what we talked about in class!
You must turn in a video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far. A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; B) Sign and sing the notes; C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.
 
If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.
 
But be SMART! If you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious. The A, B, C options are only to be used if you are having trouble understanding or mastering something. This is not a way to get out of music homework.
 
 
 
 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
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Your video for your next belt is due on February 19.
 
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How are you doing on your hundred day practice challenge? I just hear about a 13-year-old kid who has practiced 3,000 consecutive days. Whoa!
 
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REMINDER: All assignments must be turned in on Google Classroom. If you are having problems doing this, please contact Mr. DLC and he will help you figure out your specific problem. 
 
Everything needs to be in Classroom so I do not have to spend time searching and downloading from all over the place. If it were just one student, no big deal. But when I get 12 and 13 kids doing that, it costs me a lot of time and I do not get to grade things you want me to grade!
 
Thank you!
 
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Please remember what we talked about in class!
You must turn in a video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far. A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; B) Sign and sing the notes; C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.
 
If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.
 
But be SMART! If you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious. The A, B, C options are only to be used if you are having trouble understanding or mastering something. This is not a way to get out of music homework.
 
 
 
 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
How are you doing on your hundred day practice challenge? I just hear about a 13-year-old kid who has practiced 3,000 consecutive days. Whoa!
 
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Your video for your next belt is due on February 11.
 
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Please remember what we talked about in class!
You must turn in a video every week. If you cannot master the song in one week, turn in a video of what you can do so far. A) Clap and say the TAKADIMI; B) Sign and sing the notes; C) Play the song very slowly with all the right notes at the right time.
 
If you do NOT turn in anything, you will lose points for being late. If you DO turn in something, I can help you improve, answer any questions and solve any problems.
 
But be SMART! If you are not practicing and you turn in only a TAKADIMI video, I'm going to be very suspicious. The A, B, C options are only to be used if you are having trouble understanding or mastering something. This is not a way to get out of music homework.
 
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DUE FEB 4:  Answer your Google Question: Stephen Foster
 
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Please go to MATERIALS and watch: How to hold your recorder
 
 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
Your video for your next belt is due on February 4!
 
Answer your Google Question: Stephen Foster
 
 
For learning your songs:
 
Remember when you watch the videos on YouTube on tablets and computers, it gives you the tools (SETTINGS) to slow down the song so it's easier to play!
 
Under MATERIALS you will also find the RUBRIC. This is what I am grading you on when I look at you videos.
 
Before you turn in your videos, please watch your video and, using the rubric, grade yourself. Are you happy with the grade you are giving yourself? If yes, turn it in. If no, improve your playing and make a new video.
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

Go to Google Classroom.
 
Your video for your next belt is due on Jan 22!
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

CONGRATULATIONS on a terrific performance!
 
You all did a wonderful job and worked really hard to master all your songs. Thank you!
 
 
THIS VIDEO ASSIGNMENT IS DUE JANUARY 14:
Your next recorder karate belt
  1. Please upload a video to Google Classroom with you playing your next belt level on PortableRecorder.ca : (if possible play along with the recording -- it makes a bit difference in how well you play). 
  2. You are welcome to turn in more than one video and you can turn videos in early -- but note late.  :)
 
 
ANY LATE VIDEO ASSIGNMENTS FROM NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER:
  1.  Please double check that you have turned in all your assignments
  2. There are quite a few videos missing and I want you to get a good grade
  3. All of the missing videos are due no later than January 7, 2019. 
  4. And if your current grade does not look right, do not worry. I got way behind leading up to the concert. Over break I'll catch up of grading.
STARTING JANUARY 7:
  1. Students have a video due every week
  2. Videos and any other assignment must be turned in by the due date for full credit
  3. Late assignments will get a lower grade
  4. Video assignments can be turned in early! But be sure that the video is the best possible performance. Better to spend more time learning and perfecting than to be the first to earn all the belts.  :)
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<
 
PS: Over the winter break, I hope you will have a chance to go see a live performance some place. Bay Area Kid Fun has a list of shows and events for kids. The San Francisco Symphony has a great series of family concerts. And my favorite place to take kids for live music is SF Jazz. They have Family Matinees throughout the year -- often followed by a free music workshop (get there very early to reserve a spot). 
 
Encourage your kids to sing and move to music over the winter break. Happy holidays!

Due:

Assignment

Please post your December practice record on Google Classroom.
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

ALL MATERIALS ARE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
MEMORIZE ALL WINTER PROGRAM SONGS
 
THE WINTER PROGRAM IS FRIDAY DECEMBER 14th

  1. Holly and the Ivy --
    1. Please play your part with the recording labeled ACC for accompaniment. 
  2. Song of Peace --
    1. Memorize the entire song --- lyrics and ASL
    2. Video link: https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
  3. 12 Instruments --
    1. Memorize the whole song by learning verse 12.
    2. You are playing boomwhackers
    3. Remember which note you are. You must learn to play the DO RE MI FA SOL MI DOL part and the part that is played after the 12th verse..
    4. Be sure you really understand the ending of the piece! (when to sing, when to play, when to say "Happy Holidays!", etc)
    5. Videos to learn numbers in ASL are now on Google Classroom
 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

ALL MATERIALS ARE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
MEMORIZE ALL WINTER PROGRAM SONGS
 
THE WINTER PROGRAM IS FRIDAY DECEMBER 14th

  1. Holly and the Ivy --
    1. Please play your part with the recording labeled ACC for accompaniment. 
  2. Song of Peace --
    1. Memorize the entire song --- lyrics and ASL
    2. Video link: https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
  3. 12 Instruments --
    1. Memorize the whole song by learning verse 12.
    2. You are playing boomwhackers
    3. Remember which note you are. You must learn to play the DO RE MI FA SOL MI DOL part and the part that is played after the 12th verse..
    4. Be sure you really understand the ending of the piece! (when to sing, when to play, when to say "Happy Holidays!", etc)
    5. Videos to learn numbers in ASL are now on Google Classroom
 
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

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Assignment

ALL MATERIALS ARE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
MEMORIZE ALL WINTER PROGRAM SONGS by 12/3/18
November practice record due 12/3/18 on Google Classroom
 
  1. NEW SONG TO LEARN: Habari Gani
    1. I'll post the lyrics and music on classroom later today!!!
    2. Learn the lyrics
  2. Holly and the Ivy --
    1. Sigh.... I typed in all the part assignments and the last note assignments.....and then forgot to hit SAVE. Duh.... Hoping you remember.....
    2. Please play your part with the recording labeled ACC for accompaniment. 
    3. No video is due, but record yourself and listen back to the recording. Is you tone beautiful? Is your rhythm perfect? If playing from memory, did you play all the notes correctly? (This is the best self-test ever for memorization!)
  3. Song of Peace --
    1. Memorize the entire song --- lyrics and ASL
    2. Video link: https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
  4. 12 Instruments --
    1. Memorize the whole song byt learning verse 12.
    2. You are playing boomwhackers
    3. Remember which note you are. You must learn to play the DO RE MI FA SOL MI DOL part and the part that is played after the 12th verse.
    4. In class I said it was optional to play the kazoo parts --- but I've changed my mind. Please do NOT play the kazoo parts even though they are in the boomwhacker score. They are in the score so you know when to play.
    5. Be sure you really understand the ending of the piece! (when to sing, when to play, when to say "Happy Holidays!", etc)
    6. Videos to learn numbers in ASL are now on Google Classroom
 
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RECORDER KARATE
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
READY TO TEST? Upload your video on Google Classroom. Each degree has it's own assignment so you can turn in your video there.
 
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Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

ALL MATERIALS ARE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
NO VIDEOS DUE THIS WEEK
 
  1. Holly and the Ivy --
    1. Keep working on parts A and B. 
    2. Goal part B by 11/13: Play with recording and no mistakes
    3. Goal part A by 11/13: Play slowly with no mistakes -- all the right notes at the right time
  2. Song of Peace --
    1. Great work on learning the whole song and the ASL>
    2. Video link: https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
  3. 12 Instruments --
    1. Memorize the whole song.
    2. Videos to learn numbers in ASL are now on Google Classroom
 
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RECORDER KARATE
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
READY TO TEST? Upload your video on Google Classroom. Each degree has it's own assignment so you can turn in your video there.
 
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Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

ALL MATERIALS ARE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
VIDEO WAS DUE 11/6/18 -- 8 of you had not turned it in as of today's class.
 
  1. Holly and the Ivy --
    1. Keep working on parts A and B. 
    2. Goal part B by 11/13: Play with recording and no mistakes
    3. Goal part A by 11/13: Play slowly with no mistakes -- all the right notes at the right time
  2. Song of Peace --
    1. Great work on learning verse 1 and the chorus
    2. This week learn verse 2 and the ending.
    3. Video link: https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
  3. 12 Instruments --
    1. Memorize the first five verses!
    2. Be sure you can clap the rhythm of the instruments that play after each verse.
 
 
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RECORDER KARATE
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
READY TO TEST? Upload your video on Google Classroom. Each degree has it's own assignment so you can turn in your video there.
 
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Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

This week at home:
 
Reminder: How to Learn a Song:
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VIDEO
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Holly and the Ivy -- GO TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
  • Due this week: You playing part A (if you cannot play this the speed of the recording, you may play it slower)
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WINTER SHOW
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A Song of Peace --
Due next week: Sing and do American Sign Language (ASL) for verse 1, 2 and chorus.
  1. Watch the video to learn the American Sign Language for this song  https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
12 Instruments --
  1. Listen to the recording
  2. Sing along
  3. Do you know the real names of all the instruments in the song?
 
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RECORDERS
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
READY TO TEST? Upload your video on Google Classroom. Each degree has it's own assignment so you can turn in your video there.
 
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Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

This week at home:
 
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VIDEO
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Holly and the Ivy -- GO TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
  • Due next week: You playing part B (with or without the recording.
  • Due following week: You playing part A (if you cannot play this the speed of the recording, you may play it slower)
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WINTER SHOW
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A Song of Peace --
Due next week: Sing and do American Sign Language (ASL) for verse 1 and choruse
  1. Listen to the recording
  2. Learn the lyrics and sing along
  3. Watch the video and start learning the American Sign Language for this song  https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
12 Instruments --
  1. Listen to the recording
  2. Sing along
  3. Do you know the real names of all the instruments in the song?
 
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RECORDERS
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
READY TO TEST? Upload your video on Google Classroom. Each degree has it's own assignment so you can turn in your video there.
 
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Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

This week at home:
 
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WINTER SHOW
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Holly and the Ivy -- GO TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
 
A Song of Peace --
  1. Listen to the recording
  2. Learn the lyrics and sing along
  3. Watch the video and start learning the American Sign Language for this song  https://youtu.be/JTzvEIDF7YI
12 Instruments --
  1. Listen to the recording
  2. Sing along
  3. Do you know the real names of all the instruments in the song?
 
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RECORDERS
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
READY TO TEST? Upload your video on Google Classroom. Each degree has it's own assignment so you can turn in your video there.
 
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Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

This week at home:
 
 
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RECORDERS
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
Exercises to play this week: ALL FIRST DEGREE EXERCISES
  • You have a hard copy given to you by your classroom teacher.
  • Please be sure it gets into your music folder. You can also look at it online.
  • Please clap and say the rhythms for exercises 1, 2 and 3 (at the bottom of the page).
Testing for your next belt:
Hopefully you've been able to upload your video that was due on Oct 2. Check in with Mr. DLC or a classmate who has been able to upload their video and try again.  :) We're all learning so don't get stressed about this.
 
If you are ready to text for a new belt, I've put up a new assignment for Oct 9 -- but this is NOT REQUIRED!!!
 
Uploading your videos:
 
Mr. DLC went over this with you...so hope you can figure it out with some adult help. And if not, we'll work on figuring it out.
 
 
For the assignment due on Sept 25, you will NOT have your grade lowered if you cannot figure out how to upload it by tonight. 
  • If you are ready to test for another new belt, you are welcome to upload another video this week.
  • If you are not ready for another new belt, start learning your new belt but you do NOT have to turn in a video yet.Each of you is on a different belt.
  • Work on your next (or first!) belt.
  • Remember there are slow versions of the 1st degree belts on my Hilldale homepage under RECORDER KARATE..
  • You can earn a belt playing the slow version if you get play well enough to earn an A or a B. (The rubric is in the Sept 4 homework.)
  • You will need to learn to play the song at the original tempo (speed), but you can have an extra two weeks to do that.
  • Make a video of yourself playing one verse of the belt you are testing for. You can play along with the slow version or the fast version.
  • If you are ready to next for another belt, log in to your Google Classroom account --- and click on the assignment for October 2.
  • If you are not, keep practicing.
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BOOMWHACKERS
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Watch this silly video to learn the lyrics: https://youtu.be/GoUUK3Hy7vM
 
Watch this video to see when to play each Boowhacer: https://youtu.be/S1Qsu1vPxdU
 
 
You are not expected to memorize the song this week --- just get familiar with it.
 
Start practicing signing and signing with the song.
 
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 WINTER PROGRAM
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Recordings for the 12 Days and Song of Peace are below. I do not expect you to have memorized these by next week! That would be crazy! Just listen and get familiar with the songs so you can start learning then. These are all a lot of fun to sing!
 
 
 
Your art projects from the Asian Art Museum are wonderful!
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

This week at home:
 
 
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RECORDERS
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www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
Exercises to play this week: ALL FIRST DEGREE EXERCISES
  • You have a hard copy given to you by your classroom teacher.
  • Please be sure it gets into your music folder. You can also look at it online.
  • Please clap and say the rhythms for exercises 1, 2 and 3 (at the bottom of the page).
Testing for your next belt:
 
Uploading your videos:
 
Mr. DLC went over this with you...so hope you can figure it out with some adult help. And if not, we'll work on figuring it out.
 
 
For the assignment due on Sept 25, you will NOT have your grade lowered if you cannot figure out how to upload it by tonight. 
  • If you are ready to test for another new belt, you are welcome to upload another video this week.
  • If you are not ready for another new belt, start learning your new belt but you do NOT have to turn in a video yet.Each of you is on a different belt.
  • Work on your next (or first!) belt.
  • Remember there are slow versions of the 1st degree belts on my Hilldale homepage under RECORDER KARATE..
  • You can earn a belt playing the slow version if you get play well enough to earn an A or a B. (The rubric is in the Sept 4 homework.)
  • You will need to learn to play the song at the original tempo (speed), but you can have an extra two weeks to do that.
  • Make a video of yourself playing one verse of the belt you are testing for. You can play along with the slow version or the fast version.
  • If you are ready to next for another belt, log in to your Google Classroom account --- and click on the assignment for October 2.
  • If you are not, keep practicing.
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BOOMWHACERS
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Watch this silly video to learn the lyrics: https://youtu.be/GoUUK3Hy7vM
 
Watch this video to see when to play each Boowhacer: https://youtu.be/S1Qsu1vPxdU
 
 
You are not expected to memorize the song this week --- just get familiar with it.
 
Start practicing signing and signing with the song.
 
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 WINTER PROGRAM
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Recordings for the 12 Days and Song of Peace are below. I do not expect you to have memorized these by next week! That would be crazy! Just listen and get familiar with the songs so you can start learning then. These are all a lot of fun to sing!
 
Your art projects from the Asian Art Museum are wonderful!
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

This week at home:
 
Are you subscribed to this homework? If you do not do your homework, your grade will be affected -- meaning your grade will go down. Thank you everyone who has already subscribed!
 
Google Classroom -- All students should have received an invitation to their music class on Google Classroom.
 
Bring your instrument every week. You earn 10 point for bringing it to class; 0 points if you forget!
 
www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
Exercises to play this week: ALL FIRST DEGREE EXERCISES
  • You have a hard copy given to you by your classroom teacher.
  • Please be sure it gets into your music folder. You can also look at it online.
  • Please clap and say the rhythms for exercises 1, 2 and 3 (at the bottom of the page).
Testing for your next belt:
  • Each of you is on a different belt.
  • Work on your next (or first!) belt.
  • Remember there are slow versions of the 1st degree belts on my Hilldale homepage under RECORDER KARATE..
  • You can earn a belt playing the slow version if you get play well enough to earn an A or a B. (The rubric is in the Sept 4 homework.)
  • You will need to learn to play the song at the original tempo (speed), but you can have an extra two weeks to do that.
  • This week you will make a video of yourself playing one verse of the belt you are testing for. You can play along with the slow version or the fast version.
  • DO NOT EMAIL THIS VIDEO TO ME. I'll give you instructions about how to get it into Google Classroom later this week.
  • REMEMBER: Track you practice and plan your practice time! (Print out the practice calendar under RECORDER KARATE.)
Hope the field trip to the museum was fantastic!
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

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Assignment

This week at home:
 
Are you subscribe to this homework? If you do not do your homework, your grade will be affected -- meaning your grade will go down.
 
Bring your instrument every week. You earn 10 point for bringing it to class; 0 points if you forget!
 
www.PortableRecorder.ca -- This where you'll find all the songs and information you need to learn all your songs.
 
Exercises to master this week: 1st degree blue
  • You have a hard copy given to you by your classroom teacher.
  • Please be sure it gets into your music folder. You can also look at it online.
  • Please clap and say the rhythms for exercises 1, 2 and 3 (at the bottom of the page).
Work on learning your next belt:
  • Each of you is on a different belt.
  • Work on your next (or first!) belt.
  • Remember there are slow versions of the 1st degree belts on my Hilldale homepage.
  • You can earn a belt playing the slow version if you get an A or a B.
  • You will need to learn to play the song at the original tempo (speed), but you can have an extra two weeks to do that.
  • On September 25 you will be testing for your next belt. I'll give you instructions about how to do that and how to send it to me next week. So don't worry about it this week -- I just want you to be preparing. (Track you practice and plan your practice time!)
Takadimi from the whiteboard today:
See the photo below
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<

Due:

Assignment

From last week:
 
If you have not read the back-to-school hand out, please look at last week's assignment and complete it.
 
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This week at home:
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Especially for students new to recorder:
  • Please go to this link and watch all the "how to play recorder" videos:   https://americanrecorder.org/how_to_play_the_recorder.php
  • Print out the fingering chart from this page, too. It will be very helpful.
  • Continuing recorder students: This is worth watching for you, too. 
  • After watching the above "how to" videos, go to http://portablerecorder.weebly.com/  and start to learn the 1st degree white belt song.
  • Learning process: Go to Ms. Kitty's Hilldale homepage and look at the Music Homework FAQs.
  • Remember to read all the stuff below in this note. Lots of it applies to new students, too.
 
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Print, plan, play:
  • Go to Ms. Kitty's homepage on the Hilldale website and print out a September practice calendar. (News & Updates)
  • Print out the rubric and read it so you understand what is expected of you. (Recorder Karate) Slow versions of songs for 1st degree belts are here, too.
  • Read and print out the Note Cheat Sheet for hands signs and note reading if you have not mastered this. (Music Resources)
  • Read and print out the Takadimi chart if you have not mastered Takadimi. (Music Resources)
  • Your practice record is just a blank calendar page.
    • You fill in the dates.
    • Plan your practice time and track your practice time.
    • This is how you will learn if you are practicing enough to be successful and play well.
    • Please use this calendar and no other option to make it easier for me to review when you turn in the record at the end of the month
    • Remember I have to do this for all 2nd-8th graders!
  • Practice suggestion: Do your regular homework for 15 to 20 minutes. Do five minutes of music as a reward. Repeat until finished!
  • Review all the songs you have learned. Not sure if you are playing it brilliantly?
    • Record yourself and listen.
    • Be your own music coach.
    • Work on the parts that aren't up to your standard, and then record again.
  • If you earned a belt last year, just review it and be sure you are confident playing it and know all the music theory from that piece.
  • If you can play all of last year's belts, start on the next belt.
    • Ready to test? Make a video of yourself playing the new piece. 
    • Include your face and the recorder in the shot.
    • Sign and sing the notes. (one verse only with no internal edits)
    • Clap and say the rhythm. (one verse only with no internal edits)
    • Play along with the recording. (one verse only with no internal edits)
    • If you know how to, edit the clips together and send me the shortest version possible.
    • Record your song as many times as you need to for a good performance.
    • Remember in Spanish it's called a flauta dulce --- so play sweetly.
See you next week!
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<
 

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Assignment

Welcome to MUSIC!
 
Below are the handouts for parents (and older students) from back-to-school night. I'm putting them here as an assignment so everyone will have access.
 
On a weekly basis, you should see the most recent assignment at the top of the list, but you can always go back to earlier assignments to catch up or review.
 
Hope the infomation is helpful and please email if you have questions or I can help in any way.
 
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This week at home:
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Parents (and older students):
  1. Please read the Back-to-school night.pdf (see below) and the appropirate rubric.
  2. Please subscribe. (Thank you to those who have already subscribed!)
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Kinders and 1sts:
  • Listen to music. Sing. Dance. We'll learn more music next week in class!
  • Print out the Note Chart under Music Resources on Ms. Kitty's Hilldale homepage.
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Students grades 2-8:
  1. Please print out and keep the following in your music folder:
    • This month's practice record (see Ms. Kitty's Hilldale home page News & Updates)
    • Your rubric. (Update: Belts will be awarded to students earning an A or B for testing. If you earn a C or lower, you'll retest until you earn your belt but that assignent will be scored lowered and considered late. And you'll still be responsible for turning in the next test by the deadline.)
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Flutophone students:
  • Take a look at the website below and learn the lyrics of the first few songs just for fun.
     
  • We'll learn to sing words, point and sing solfege, clap and say Takadimi in class.
  • To get a head start, go to ms. Kitty's Hilldale home page and review solfege and Takadimi under Music Resources.
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Recorder students:
(Note: if you're transitioning from Flutophone to recorder, watch the video fingerings to see how to finger your old Flutophone songs on the recorder. Just a few changes.)
  • Please review all the songs you learned last year
  • Please review solfege and hand signs (see Ms. Kitty's Hilldale home page under Music Resources)
  • Please review Takadimi (see Ms. Kitty's Hilldale home page under Music Resources)
  • Track your practice time!
Recorder website:
 
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Ukulele students:
  1. Please review all the songs you learned last year -- lyrics, solfege, play all parts
  2. Please review solfege and hand signs (see Ms. Kitty's Hilldale home page under Music Resources)
  3. Please review Takadimi (see Ms. Kitty's Hilldale home page under Music Resources)
  4. Track your pracitice time!
 
Ms. Kitty >^..^<