Day 130 - String Update (Performance Day!) - Mrs. Rzasa and Mrs. Niu - Memorial School Music

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Today was PERFORMANCE DAY for the 3rd Graders!! (4th Graders are working on their challenging concert music). This is an opportunity for each student to play a piece that represents their best.  Below are some of the benefits of Performance Day:

• Students play for, and inspire, their peers
• Students gain independence playing alone
• The more frequently they perform, the less nerves there will be come concert time
• I can more accurately assess each student, and help them one-on-one
• Each student becomes a teaching tool for the others in class, and students may offer suggestions to help their peers. 
• It's fun!

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PERFORMANCES

(note:  not all students choose to be videotaped)

Day 38 - Ghost of John - Andrea Niu - Memorial School Music Staff

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This week, the third graders sang one of their favorite Halloween songs, "Ghost of John." We added an accompaniment part on the Boomwhackers and triangles.  In addition, our classroom Superheroes had the opportunity to play the coveted thunder drum!  Half of the class sang the melody, and the other half sang a vocal ostinato pattern.  Check out their videos!