Musical Structure

As students get a better understanding of the basic parameters of music, they are able to begin to create their own musical structures.  Currently, Grade 4 students are applying what they know about triads, musical question and answer, and rhythmic patterns to create short melodies.  They learned that in order for the music to sound like it is ending, it must finish on doh, which is "home."  Grade 3 students took on the challenge to do some simple improvisation.  They had their first experience in improvising musical questions and answers with a partner.  Grade 2 students learned an Inuit lullaby as part of a larger work called I Shall Wait and Wait.  Grade 1 students explored barred instruments while Kindergarten students experienced "galloping music" vs. "marching music."