Snowflakes, Winter, Inuit community...they have inspired many songs. As we learn songs inspired by these themes, students are at the same time learning new concepts. Grade 1 students learned the first two solfège syllables: so and mi. They have been notating some familiar songs using them. Grade 2 students learned how to play ostinato patterns on barred instruments. They worked on the proper mallet grip which will enable them to produce a beautiful ringing tone.
Grade 3 students were introduced to the concept of "triad". Using the notes from a triad, they tried making their own little tunes. Grade 4 students continued to explore the concept of musical question and answer. They examined elements that make a good "parallel period."
