Quarter 2 Review
Quarter 2 Review 3rd Grade This last quarter, third grade students learned about the differences between Tempo and Dynamics. Some of the new Italian terms they learned include: Largo (Slow), Presto (Very Fast), Piano (Quiet), and Forte (Loud). These scholars also learned about notes beyond the staff: Low D, Low C (Middle C), and High G. The highlight of Quarter Two was the Winter Concert in December. Every scholar did a fantastic job performing their songs. I can hardly wait for their performance in the spring! Composer of the Month: Robert Schumann To listen to one of my favorite compositions by Schumann, click here: Traumerei 4th Grade This last quarter, fourth grade students learned about the dotted quarter note and eighth note rhythmic pairing. To help internalize the syncopated rhythm of these note combinations, scholars learned a sea shanty called John Kanaka . They also created their first four-measure composition using the pitches: Do, Mi, and So. The time signatur...
