Ms. Tanner's Music Classes

Freedom Songs

smusictann — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:18:37 +0000

Happy New Year!!

The students are currently learning and singing about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Freedom Songs from the Civil Rights Movement. It is amazing how music is impacted by cultural and social events of history!! A few of the Freedom Songs Include: Keep Your Eyes on the World, Free At Last, Turn Me Round, This Little Light of Mine and We Shall Overcome!

Happy Holidays!!

smusictann — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:24:40 +0000

During this holiday season, the Singing Patriots Chorus has been preparing for the Holiday Concert: We Wish you a Swinging Holiday!!! On Friday, December 18, 2009, the encore presentation of this concert will also include performances by th the 2nd grade Holiday Chorus, Band, and orchestra!!!

Gobble Gobble !!

smusictann — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:44:13 +0000

There are some really great Turkey Songs that are allowing me to teach the children elements of music such as high & low, the elements of a musical production, rhythm reading, note values, and basic musical expression. We Are singing Shoo Turkey, A Turkey Named Bert, Turkey Tango, and The Gobble Gobble Song!!
There are soo many things to be thankful for….. remember to pay it forward… spread kindess, love, a helping hand and a Gobble or two wouldn’t hurt either!!! Gobble!

Veteran’s Day

smusictann — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:28:14 +0000

The will be a wonderful tribute to the Veteran’s related to the faculty, staff, & students here at Liberty Point Elementary School on November 11,2009.
The choir will pay respect to the sacrifices made by those who have served past and present with an incredible musical selection titled American Tears: I will always be an American and I’ll always cry American Tears! Please make sure you thank a vet on Wednesday, November 11, 2009!!!

Sound

smusictann — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:43:17 +0000

The third grade is working on sound. Did you know that sound is simply vibrations? The higher the sound the faster the vibrations move. The lower the sound the slower the vibrations move. Unfortunately we can not see sound because it moves too fast!!

Dynamics

smusictann — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:46:55 +0000

This week we will be working on Dynamics (how loud or soft music is being played). The musical word for loud is forte and piano is the musical word for soft. Help reinforce these musical words at home by asking your children which animals, automobiles, or activities are considered forte or piano.

Hispanic Heritage Month is drawing to a close…

smusictann — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:47:34 +0000

Well, Hispanic Heritage Month is drawing to a close. We have had so much fun!! The students learned songs, played maracas, & danced to Hispanic Music.

A lot of the students did not know they could learn a song in Spanish and now they feel very proud of this accomplishment. Muy Bien!!!

Hispanic Heritage Month Continues

smusictann — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:18:29 +0000

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues the music classes will be learning a few dances : the Macarena & the Spanish Numba Rumba!!! Please try to help expose your child to more Hispanic Culture at home with music, food, and movies !!!

Hispanic Heritage Month

smusictann — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:22:20 +0000

From September 15 thru October 15, 2009 we will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in music. The children will be learning their numbers, colors, and various greetings in Spanish!! I hope your child will be able to teach you a few new words. Until next time… Adios Amigos!!!