From Aleysha Mullen:
The Westmount class went very well, really cute kids. Hannah was absent today.
Everybody remembered middle C position and the notes on the grand staff no problems. After brief technical difficulties, everybody got into their lesson and nobody had any problems. The level ones all insisted that they were on lesson 25 so thats what they did, they didn't have any problems with it. They all played a few games and composed a song before we started the group piece. We got through the first 4 lines of Ode to Joy all together. We played it very slowly but it was still together. Then there were 5 minutes left and they wanted to play the musical hot potato game singing the letters of the notes so we played that. They were all very good for me and they are excited to hear about your trip when you get back!
Tuesday, June 3
Monday, June 2
Fleming Tower Elementary School Mon. June 2 2.15-3.15pm
From Melissa Mackie:
Monday's class at Flemming Tower was great. We played a timing game at the begining of class and then the students went through their lessons, practice, and games. I went around to each keyboard and went through Ode to Joy with them, making sure the students really understood the concept of finger numbers and that they were getting through the first two lines. The last 10 min was spent going through Ode to Joy. Some of the students were having a bit of difficulty keeping their fingers in the proper positions so we worked on this as a class.
In Attendance:
Benjamin - Completed CMJ 1A level 9
Ryan was absent
Emma - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Lauren - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jessica - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jacqueline - Completed CMJ level 20
Noah was absent
Jared - Competed CMJ 2B level 33
Reece - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Brianna - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Christopher was absent
Jansyn - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Monday's class at Flemming Tower was great. We played a timing game at the begining of class and then the students went through their lessons, practice, and games. I went around to each keyboard and went through Ode to Joy with them, making sure the students really understood the concept of finger numbers and that they were getting through the first two lines. The last 10 min was spent going through Ode to Joy. Some of the students were having a bit of difficulty keeping their fingers in the proper positions so we worked on this as a class.
In Attendance:
Benjamin - Completed CMJ 1A level 9
Ryan was absent
Emma - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Lauren - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jessica - Completed CMJ 1B level 20
Jacqueline - Completed CMJ level 20
Noah was absent
Jared - Competed CMJ 2B level 33
Reece - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Brianna - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Christopher was absent
Jansyn - Completed CMJ 2B level 33
Friday, May 30
Westmount Elementary School. Grades 3-6. Friday May 30 12.15-1.15pm
From Emily Nguyen:
The lesson went well today. We picked out 2 recital songs and the level 3's worked on Ode to Joy together with the group performance tool, although they still need practice playing together. We learned how to play an e minor scale and next week will begin learning about triads (three note chords). Some of the students worked on Day dream believer and Will played farewell to Nova Scotia. This is a great group of students!
The lesson went well today. We picked out 2 recital songs and the level 3's worked on Ode to Joy together with the group performance tool, although they still need practice playing together. We learned how to play an e minor scale and next week will begin learning about triads (three note chords). Some of the students worked on Day dream believer and Will played farewell to Nova Scotia. This is a great group of students!
J. W. MacLeod Elementary School Fri. May 30 2.45-3.45pm
From Melissa Mackie:
Fridays class went well though everyone was very anxious to get outside (it was a nice day and the school was preparing for the Spring Fair which was happening Saturday). First we reviewed the scales and then we went over triads (everyone had a very good understanding). Everyone had a chance to draw a triad on the board and play one for me on their keyboard. Everyone then worked on their songs and then played games. The last 10 min was spent on Ode to Joy.
In attendance:
Miguel and Erika
Victoria and Hannah
Jeremey and Gabriel
Rose and Chloe
Antony
Fridays class went well though everyone was very anxious to get outside (it was a nice day and the school was preparing for the Spring Fair which was happening Saturday). First we reviewed the scales and then we went over triads (everyone had a very good understanding). Everyone had a chance to draw a triad on the board and play one for me on their keyboard. Everyone then worked on their songs and then played games. The last 10 min was spent on Ode to Joy.
In attendance:
Miguel and Erika
Victoria and Hannah
Jeremey and Gabriel
Rose and Chloe
Antony
Thursday, May 29
Kingswood School Thurs. May 29 11.40-12.40pm
From Aleysha Mullen:
Class went very very well today!
Everyone was in attendance and you all listened very well. You were really enthusiastic about playing your pieces. I showed you the video that goes with Ten Little Indians and you got pretty excited about that. You also LOVE to sing! So far I haven't taught a class where the students sing out loud together. Aidan and Josh had a little extra time before I introduced triads so they were browsing the library and found superman. I was helping out Ben with Ode to Joy and they started singing together, then of course Ben wanted to sing too so I let them all sing it once together. You had no problem at all with the Triads. You were all able to write a triad on the board and play them on your keyboards as well. You did ok with the group piece and we got all the way through it, however we did not get to try it with the accompaniment yet.
Class went very very well today!
Everyone was in attendance and you all listened very well. You were really enthusiastic about playing your pieces. I showed you the video that goes with Ten Little Indians and you got pretty excited about that. You also LOVE to sing! So far I haven't taught a class where the students sing out loud together. Aidan and Josh had a little extra time before I introduced triads so they were browsing the library and found superman. I was helping out Ben with Ode to Joy and they started singing together, then of course Ben wanted to sing too so I let them all sing it once together. You had no problem at all with the Triads. You were all able to write a triad on the board and play them on your keyboards as well. You did ok with the group piece and we got all the way through it, however we did not get to try it with the accompaniment yet.
Wednesday, May 28
BLT Elementary School Wed. May 28 12.15-1.15pm
From Melissa Mackie:
Today's class went well.
We started out with a review, then went through the lessons, practice, and games on the computer. Only a few groups had time to record in the improv room before we began working on Ode to Joy.. they were very eager to practice this. We reviewed the first line and began working on the second line. Students picked it up very quickly. We then played the first three lines together as a group and continued to practice it. For the last five minutes of the class we played the monkey game that they love!
Everyone was in attendance
Abbey - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Kyheem - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Billy - finished CMJ 1B Level 22
Connor - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Cameron - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Jacob - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Haylea - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Today's class went well.
We started out with a review, then went through the lessons, practice, and games on the computer. Only a few groups had time to record in the improv room before we began working on Ode to Joy.. they were very eager to practice this. We reviewed the first line and began working on the second line. Students picked it up very quickly. We then played the first three lines together as a group and continued to practice it. For the last five minutes of the class we played the monkey game that they love!
Everyone was in attendance
Abbey - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Kyheem - finished CMJ 1A Level 6
Billy - finished CMJ 1B Level 22
Connor - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Cameron - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Jacob - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Haylea - finished CMJ 2A Level 36
Monday, May 26
Fleming Tower Elementary School Mon. May 26 2.15-3.15pm
From Melissa Mackie:
The lesson went very well today. This class is so well behaved!
We started out with a review and then each child did their lesson followed by practice and games. During the last 20 min we talked about the concert, I played Ode to Joy for them, and we began working on the first line. Benjamine, you picked up on finger numbering very quickly!
Attendance was as follows:
-Benjamin (completed CMJ 1A level 7 and 8)
-Emma (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Jaqueline (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Lauren (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Jessica (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Jacqueline (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Noah (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Jared (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Reece (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Brianna (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Jansyn (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
ABSENT - Ryan & Christopher
The lesson went very well today. This class is so well behaved!
We started out with a review and then each child did their lesson followed by practice and games. During the last 20 min we talked about the concert, I played Ode to Joy for them, and we began working on the first line. Benjamine, you picked up on finger numbering very quickly!
Attendance was as follows:
-Benjamin (completed CMJ 1A level 7 and 8)
-Emma (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Jaqueline (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Lauren (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Jessica (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Jacqueline (completed CMJ 1B level 19)
-Noah (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Jared (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Reece (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Brianna (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
-Jansyn (completed CMJ 2B level 32)
ABSENT - Ryan & Christopher
Friday, May 23
J. W. MacLeod Elementary School Fri. May 23 2.45-3.45pm
Great class today! We missed you Erika - get well soon.
To warm up, we practiced our scales. Miguel played the C major scales hands separately. Jeremey, Rose, Chloe, Victoria, Hannah and Anthony practiced C chromatic scales and the C, F and G pentatonic scales, as well as the A minor scale. Good work.
Next, we practiced our songs. Miguel worked on Old Grey Goose, Twinkle Twinkle, Pop Goes the Weasel and On Top of Old Smokey. The rest of you are playing Ode to Joy, The Baseball Game, Ten Little Indians and the new song Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz. We are working on playing in time and holding all our notes for the correct values. Watch out for hand position changes!
Finally, we played a game of 'Interval Face Off' and practiced our group song, Ode to Joy, for the recital that's coming up. Parents will be receiving an invitation to our final-class recital this week.
For the next 2 classes you will have a substitute teacher, Melissa. She will continue helping you with the songs and musical skills we have been working on, as well as some new things.
Have fun everyone :)
To warm up, we practiced our scales. Miguel played the C major scales hands separately. Jeremey, Rose, Chloe, Victoria, Hannah and Anthony practiced C chromatic scales and the C, F and G pentatonic scales, as well as the A minor scale. Good work.
Next, we practiced our songs. Miguel worked on Old Grey Goose, Twinkle Twinkle, Pop Goes the Weasel and On Top of Old Smokey. The rest of you are playing Ode to Joy, The Baseball Game, Ten Little Indians and the new song Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz. We are working on playing in time and holding all our notes for the correct values. Watch out for hand position changes!
Finally, we played a game of 'Interval Face Off' and practiced our group song, Ode to Joy, for the recital that's coming up. Parents will be receiving an invitation to our final-class recital this week.
For the next 2 classes you will have a substitute teacher, Melissa. She will continue helping you with the songs and musical skills we have been working on, as well as some new things.
Have fun everyone :)
Thursday, May 22
BLT Elementary School Thurs. May 22 2.30-3.30pm
I was impressed your work today, we had a good class.
To warm up, we all practiced our scales. Level 1 (Taylor, Tyrique and Dylan) played C major scales, hands separately. Level 2 (Veronica, Rama, Jazlyn, Krista and Savanna) practiced C scales in contrary motion (hands together) and F major and G major scales. Remember F major has one flat, so you will play the 4th note, 'B', one semi-tone lower. G major has one sharp so you will play the 7th note, 'F', one semi-tone higher. You will review this again next class. Level 3 (Grace and Rachelle) practiced C chromatic scales and the C, F and G pentatonic scales, as well as the A minor scale.
Wow, that's quite a few scales - nicely done!
Next, we practiced our songs. Level 1 - Old Grey Goose, Twinkle Twinkle, Pop Goes the Weasel and On Top of Old Smokey. Level 2 - Let it Be, Happy Birthday and Clementine. Level 3 - Ode to Joy, The Baseball Game, Ten Little Indians and the new song Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz. I circulated to hear how each of you were doing and for the most part you're sounding great.
Finally, we worked on some theory exercises together with paper and pencil. We practiced our group song, Ode to Joy, for the recital that's coming up. Parents will be receiving an invitation to our final-class recital this week.
For the next 2 classes you will have a substitute teacher. She will continue helping you with the songs and musical skills we have been working on, as well as some new things. Work hard and have fun - I want to see all of you complete your level of the MusIQ Club program this term! It's been great getting to know you.
To warm up, we all practiced our scales. Level 1 (Taylor, Tyrique and Dylan) played C major scales, hands separately. Level 2 (Veronica, Rama, Jazlyn, Krista and Savanna) practiced C scales in contrary motion (hands together) and F major and G major scales. Remember F major has one flat, so you will play the 4th note, 'B', one semi-tone lower. G major has one sharp so you will play the 7th note, 'F', one semi-tone higher. You will review this again next class. Level 3 (Grace and Rachelle) practiced C chromatic scales and the C, F and G pentatonic scales, as well as the A minor scale.
Wow, that's quite a few scales - nicely done!
Next, we practiced our songs. Level 1 - Old Grey Goose, Twinkle Twinkle, Pop Goes the Weasel and On Top of Old Smokey. Level 2 - Let it Be, Happy Birthday and Clementine. Level 3 - Ode to Joy, The Baseball Game, Ten Little Indians and the new song Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz. I circulated to hear how each of you were doing and for the most part you're sounding great.
Finally, we worked on some theory exercises together with paper and pencil. We practiced our group song, Ode to Joy, for the recital that's coming up. Parents will be receiving an invitation to our final-class recital this week.
For the next 2 classes you will have a substitute teacher. She will continue helping you with the songs and musical skills we have been working on, as well as some new things. Work hard and have fun - I want to see all of you complete your level of the MusIQ Club program this term! It's been great getting to know you.
Kingswood School Thurs. May 22 11.40-12.40pm
Excellent work today.
We warmed up with our A minor scales, as well as C, F and G major scales. We reviewed chromatic scales, and scales in contrary motion. (That's a lot of scales!)
Then we went to practice our songs: The Baseball Game, Ten Little Indians, Ode to Joy and the Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz. Josh also perfected 'Let it Be' from level 2 using the metronome to play in time. We then worked on the group song that are planning to present for the Last-Class Recital, on June 12th. We learned how to play Ode to Joy all together, through one pair of speakers.
Finally, we watched a short video in the Theory Thinker on the topic of Relative Minor Keys.
For the next 2 weeks you will have a substitute teacher. Work hard and be nice to her :)
Looking forward to putting on a great recital for your moms and dads!
Hope to see you all there.
We warmed up with our A minor scales, as well as C, F and G major scales. We reviewed chromatic scales, and scales in contrary motion. (That's a lot of scales!)
Then we went to practice our songs: The Baseball Game, Ten Little Indians, Ode to Joy and the Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz. Josh also perfected 'Let it Be' from level 2 using the metronome to play in time. We then worked on the group song that are planning to present for the Last-Class Recital, on June 12th. We learned how to play Ode to Joy all together, through one pair of speakers.
Finally, we watched a short video in the Theory Thinker on the topic of Relative Minor Keys.
For the next 2 weeks you will have a substitute teacher. Work hard and be nice to her :)
Looking forward to putting on a great recital for your moms and dads!
Hope to see you all there.
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