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- "Ode to Joy" - 1st 4 measures (practice speed)
- Other Fourth Grade work from week 5
- Fourth Grade Week 5 -- Rhythm Rainbow Notation
- Orff Ensemble performs Canon #1
- A Halloween chant from Ms. Birdy's Class
- Third Grade looks at American Indian Flutes
- Third Grade Week 5 -- Beginning Beethoven
- Recorder Ensemble Plays Live!
- Fourth Grade Week 4 -- Meter in the Marketplace
- Orff Ensemble rocks in week 2!
- Jazz Cat says...
- "Pentatonic Moon" - Practice speed
- Third Grade Week 4 -- Lift that thumb, baby!
- Recorder Ensemble -- Bransle (Part 1 and 2)
- Recorder Ensemble -- Bransle (Part 2)
- Recorder Ensemble -- week 2
- Happy Chaos -- Take 1
- Fourth Grade Week 3 -- Orff Instrument Intro
- B-A-G-E -- quarter notes
- B-A-G-E -- half notes
- Third Grade Week 3 -- Whole/Half/Quarter notes
- Recorder Ensemble -- Bransle Audio Performance Speed
- Recorder Ensemble -- Bransle Audio Practice Speed
- Ensembles begin -- Great First Rehearsal!
- Sing along with the 4th Grade!
- Anyone for Orff Ensemble?
- More fourth grade week 2
- Fourth Grade Week 2 -- untuned percussion improv
- Recorder Ensemble begins next week
- Mary Had A Little Lamb - "Bag" Version
- Recorder Exercise 2 -- B-A-G quarter notes
- Recorder Exercise 1 -- B-A-G long tones
- Third Grade Week 2 -- Recorders Arrive!
- Ah Ree Rhan -- Test Audio
- A few more pictures from week 1 of fourth grade
- Welcome Back Fourth Grade! -- Week One
- Other Images from Third Grade Week 1
- Welcome Back Third Grade! -- Week One
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5 comments:
Hey, Richard -
I am so glad to see your blog!
Cheers,
Joan (Stewart's mom)
Hi Joan!
Good to hear from you. Feel free to let other parents know about he blog so I can keep you all posted on what the kids are doing in music class.
Richard
Richard, you brought up the subject about spreading the word with a PR person, so I have to reply!
I'm sure you've already read what comes up with you Google "promoting your blog ..."
But for just reaching 3rd Street parents, I think the "trickle down" effect is effective. Although teacher blogs at 3rd is a grassroots effort, I'd like to see the administration shining the spotlight on those teachers using technology in new ways.
Perhaps the principal could talk more about the benefits of teacher blogs. For example, she could acknowledge teachers who are doing blogs and their links in her monthly newsletter. She was an early proponent of using technology like email, so I think this has potential.
Many still ask, "What is a blog?" Needless to say, parents and kids need to find blogs useful tools, as well as learn how to use blogs. You have to refer to them constantly and encourage the kids to click into them on a regular basis.
Incentives to get parents and kids to click into the blog? Interactivity? You could brainstorm for ideas to keep them coming back.
Reminds me a little of university professors who are encouraged to publish. As this generation moves into teaching, these approaches will be common. ("Grandpa, you mean you NEVER had to go online for your homework assignment?")
Anyway, I've got to get back to work!
Joan
This is the first time I've checked out a blog. I love this, Richard. It's amazing! I look forward to keeping up with your programs through this site.
Hi Rita!
Thanks for checking in. Yes, I think this will be a valuable communication tool for parents.
Keep checking in.
Richard
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