Sep 21.   Last day of Summer!! SOOO SAD!!


Gr 4
 Review Fingering for 5 notes on Recorder.
 Ex. for notes   B, A, G
Songs.     Merrily we Roll Along , Hot Cross Buns   and Jingle Bells



 Gr 1  & 2

 Continue with Instruments of Woodwind Family.
Watched video about sound making on Woodwind instruments.
Making instruments from easy to find materials, such as straw, Air balloon and Paper tube.
Games for knowledge of Woodwind and Brass Instruments


SK

 Percussion Instruments.
Playing small drums while singing and dancing.

Sep 19

Gr 1   Woodwind instruments Family.
            Demonstration of  Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Alto and Tenor.
       Making sound on Mouthpiece with and without Reed.
       Single Reed for  Clarinet and Sax. Double reed for Oboe and Bassoon.

 If You would like to know more about Music Teacher of St.Jude's, go to  www.camusic.ca

Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music. Jimi Hendrix

Music is an integral part of our society and culture. By emphasizing the importance of technical knowledge, skills, and composition, students will also gain an appreciation of the value that music plays on individuals and society.

Andrei made me love music!

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  Andrei made me love music!
• Author
  Angela Krone

Andrei Panasevich made me love music. I have been playing piano for nine years, but only genuinely enjoyed it for the last five years that I have been taught by Andrei. Oh, it was frustrating at first. He kept challenging me to play pieces ahead of my current RCM level. However, that “push” was just what I needed. When I hit a wrong note, Andrei is able, just by listening, to know where it is and what note it should be. He is always quick to encourage me when I am having trouble. Andrei tells me stories about the music so vivid, that he paints mental pictures of how the songs should make me feel when I play them. Once he told me a two-minute epic tale on why a piece of music should sound like “falling tear drops.” He helps bring my music to life. Andrei began teaching piano almost immediately after immigrating to Canada. His students have grown to love him as their teacher, willingly performing at the many recitals he arranges. His day job is teaching music and other classes to international students. He also plays piano and trumpet for his church. Andrei is an AMAZING teacher!

JK

We learned about sounds of different instruments. Brass, woodwind and percussion. 

Watched video about using this instruments and sounds of this instruments in Disney cartoons.

Gr 1 and 2

 Presentation of Recorder as instrument.  Music of Mozart. Short biography of Composer.

Musical examples.

Gr 3 and 4

 

Music for recorders. First notes. Rhythm. 

Holding the Recorder.

Playing the Recorder.

Care of the Recorder.

 Music notations review. 

  

Hope everybody get own Recorders very soon.

Songs.  Merrily We Roll Along.  Hot Cross Buns.

Gr 5 and 6.

Introduction of Band Instrument. Choosing the right and suitable instrument for each student.

Sitting or standing positions for playing. 

Assembling of the instruments, Taking care of reeds and mouthpiece. 

Playing firs band arrangements for the Band. 

Still some students want to change instrument. Please understand, that it takes some time until we get another instrument from the Music store. 

Gr 7 and 8

 This two classes are advance. We are able to progress in Standard of Excellence . 

There are some very talented kids in Both Classes. We are going to start Preparation for Christmas concert next week, when problems with instruments will be solved. 

 

WELCOME BACK TO MUSIC IN ST.JUDE'S

HELLO STUDENTS AND PARENTS!

We begin our musical season.  We had a great success last year with Gr 7 & 8 Band. This year we have 4 classes for our Band program. We have brand new instruments for the program. Also, a new instrument will be added to the Band: Baritone. It has a very deep and soft sound.
Kids in SK will enjoy singing, listening and dancing in music class.
Gr 1 to Gr 4 will study Theory of music and play Recorders.
Gr 5 to Gr 8 will be a Band program.

We are planning our first performance for the SJA Christmas concert.


Location of the music class is the same. If you have ANY questions or concerns about the music program, please come and talk to me. I will do my best to help.

With Warm Regards,  Mr. ANDREI  PANASEVICH

Apr 18

Theory of Music.

Completing Review 1.

Music Notations, Time Value, Leger Lines, Stems, Rests.

Apr 14


Dance Music from Around the World.
Differences and  similarities of Dance music from Different Countries.

  Apr  13


Gr 5  and 6


 Italian Musical Terms

Piano, Forte, Allegra, Adagio, Cantabile,Moderato, Dolce.
(Soft, Loud, Fast, Slowly, In Singing Style, Moderately, Sweetly)


Gr 7 and 8

Most time were practising " Star Wars Theme" for Art Night Performance

Apr 12

Gr 1.


Practising songs  :  "Be Our Guest"   and   "Something There "


Gr 2


Songs  : 'That's what make the world go Round"   and    " Three Little Pigs"


Gr 3


Song : "A Whole new World"

Gr 4

Song from  " Alice in Wonderland"

 Apr 8

 Gr 1 and 2
 First Recorder Lesson.  Body Position, How to hold instrument. First notes   A and B.
 Breathing Technique. Fingering Position

 Music of different eras.

Short introduction of :

Middle Age

Renaissance Era

Baroque Era

Classical  Era

Romantic Era

XX Century Era

Modern Time


World events during each era, Famous People, Composers


Short introduction of Different Kind of Dance:  Ballet, Minuet, Hip-Hop, Step Dance.


 Gr 5 has 2 Groups of Dancers , who come every resets to practice in Music room.

Apr  7


 Gr 1
  Songs for an Arts Night:

"Be our Guest"   and      "Something There"     from   " Beauty and the Beast"


Gr  2  


" Thats What makes the world for Round"     song


Gr 4

" Alise in Wonderland"        song with action

 Apr 5 and 6

Gr. 7 and  8

 We had Great Band Practise time.
I can say that we are almost ready to perform on Arts Nights with our 4 Songs Selected.
 I am really impressed what kids can do after very short time practising, if they like it. ))

I' d like to invite anyone who plays Brass, Woodwinds or Rhythm instruments to join us .
 Teachers, Staff or older grades are welcome.



Gr 5 and 6.


 New Notes on Recorder.  Sharp Signs. The Note F#

New pieces of Music:
Mary Ann          Melody in G

Apr. 4
 We are working on Art's Night performance.
Almost all classes have a Performance Song selected.
Gr 2 ( Ms. Jaskolka) has lyrics memorized.


Gr 3

Recorder practise. Ex 8, 9    Note C.  New fingering position.


Gr 4
 
The dotted notes.

Practise   " Crystal Rock"

March 31

 We have 4 song practising for the Art Night with Gr 7 & 8  Band


 1  Ode to Joy
 2  Band-Room Boogie
 3  Hey Song
 4  Let's go Band

 All kids progressing well, only we have very little time left. Hope for dedication and cooperation.

March 30

 Gr 5 and 6

We tried to wright down  " Mary had a little lamb " .  By notes on the music staff in Treble Clef.

March 29

 We were composing music with Gr 3 and 4
 It was good experience for kids to listen me playing they compositions.

Gr 5.
Spanish Music. New instruments: Carilones ( Church Bells), English Horn and Flugel Horn.
Work for March Brake: Complete Review 1 in Theory brochure.

Gr 6.

New song for Recorder - 'Chaser'
Work  for March Brake: Complete Review 1 in Theory brochure.

Gr 7 & 8
 We had a good practise today, 2,5 h of Music. Sound is getting better.
I would like to ask everybody who is taking instruments for practise during march brake, please take a good care of it. Hope students can spend a few minutes a day for playing during the brake.

Feb 29.


 Theory of music for GR 5 & 6

Notes on LEGER lines. Time value.


Gr 7 & 8 Continue on they instruments. Played from # 1 through 39.
Victoria and Temi are  progressing well on Saxophone Alto.

Feb 25.

Gr 1&2 .
Kids tried new musical instruments: MELODICA and HARMONICA.
New rhythmical patters. NOTES and RESTS.

Feb 21

First Theory of music class for Gr5 & 6.
Did some writhing of music notations.
Treble and Bass Clefs, Notes on the lines and in spaces.
Will continue with Time Value next time.


Gr 7 and 8 are practising on the instruments.
We do have some progress, and I'd like to ask to do some practise at home during the weekend and March brake.

 Gr 3  ( Ms. Bosetti's class).

 Kids are doing really good on Recorders.  Au Clair de la Lune is Finished. Jihoo and Klara were the best.

Feb 19.

Gr7 & Gr8  Had music class together today. It was impressive to see ( and of course to hear) 35 people playing together. We even got first 8 bars of ' JINGE BELLS'  (I know that Christmas time over , but...) as a Band arrangement.
Most of students are set with the instruments they have chosen. If some are still want to change, please do it NOW.))

Feb 16.

Gr 1 .

Vocal exercises .  Basic Music notations. Forte & Piano. Legato & Stacatto.

Gr 2.
Treble Staff. Notes on the lines . Spelling Fun


Gr4.
  High C and D on Recorder.   Song "In May".

Feb 11
 Gr 1
  Music games: Rhythm, Movements, Musical Chair.


Gr 2

Rhythm Clap-back.
Sound of Brass instruments.



 Gr 3 & Gr 4

 New note on Recorder.
Fingering Chart.

Feb 10

 Gr 1
 Songs from Favourite cartoons. Clapping and singing
Use percutions instruments.


Gr 2
 Flute and Trumpet.
 Singing different kids songs.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Part of Your World

Gr 4 

 Chardash Monti on Recorder ( video)

Playing C major scale. New fingering position.

Feb 9
 Gr 5  
New song on Recorders ' How I love my Horsy'

Gr 6
 Ode to Joy
 When the saints Go Marching In

  Gr 7  and  Gr 8
We continue to practise on Instruments. Getting good sound. Look like most of Kids like instruments they choose.

Feb. 8

Gr 5
 B & A notes. Time signature, quarter notes and rest.
Au Claire de la Lune

Gr 6.
 C- common time signature, key signature,
Hot Cross Buns
Au Claire de la Lune
 Old MacDonald.

Rebecca was the Best recorder player today

Gr 8. Finally we've got instruments today. Some Kids are doing really Good on Sax and Clarinet.
Played  10 Exercises . Sure, we will progress well.

Feb 4.
 
1.  Gr1
How sound Travel Through the air
Basic Music Notations

2. Gr 2

Emotions in Music. Try to sing Twinkle Little Star when you are
 HAPPY    SAD     or   ANGRY
Basic music notations


3  Gr 3 & 4

Fingering of sound B and A
Playing this notes in different musical time.

Feb 3    Band Instruments will be here soon! 

Gr 1 - Mr Foster's Class

Learning The Sounds Instruments

Gr1 & 2  MRs Smith's Class

Learning The Sounds Instruments

Gr 2   Mrs. DaCosta's Class
Learning musical rhythm

Gr 2 Ms Jaskolka's Class
Learning musical rhythm

Gr 4  Mrs. Hocevar's Class
The Treble staff
Spelling Fun with Music Notation
Home work: To Draw Treble staff

Gr 3  Ms.Martin's Class
The Treble staff
Spelling Fun with Music Notation
Home work: To Draw Treble staff

Music is Here!

Top 10 Reasons for Learning to Play a Musical Instruments

1 Sharpens Memory
2 Refines organizational skills
3 Teaching discipline
4 Promotes social skills
5 Enhances coordination
6 Advances mathematical ability
7 Improves reading and comprehension skills
8 Exposes you to cultural history
9 Fosters self expression
10 Increases self confidence