Last Tuesday evening, March 6, the First Graders at Ridgeview had an outstanding Fine Arts Festival. The students sounded incredible, and were able to show our community what a typical day in the First Grade Music Class looks like. I could not have been more proud of these students!
Great Job First Grade!!!!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
In February.....
This month is finding three different units happening in our room.
* The First graders are continuing to work on their concert. Students are now able to sing through most of their songs independently, and are getting excited to "teach" the audience all of the musical information that we have been learning! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
* The Second graders are focusing on FORM and MELODY this month. Students have been using parachutes, bean bags, ribbon wands and their body to further their understanding MELODY, specifically when it is high or low. Students have also begun composing melodies and determining their FORM. The form is how the music is made up. Most popular songs have an AB form: A is the verse and B is the chorus. Students are learning how to determine the form, and why it is important.
* Kindergarten, Young Fives, and Transitional First grade students have been experiencing different melodic lines, and being introduced to the idea that melody can go up or down. Students have been using their bodies, bean bags, and ribbon wands to be able to show the direction of the melody. Students have also been learning that Tempo means speed, and how to use them in our classroom.
As always, we are focusing on being nice, having fun, and experiencing music every day!
* The First graders are continuing to work on their concert. Students are now able to sing through most of their songs independently, and are getting excited to "teach" the audience all of the musical information that we have been learning! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
* The Second graders are focusing on FORM and MELODY this month. Students have been using parachutes, bean bags, ribbon wands and their body to further their understanding MELODY, specifically when it is high or low. Students have also begun composing melodies and determining their FORM. The form is how the music is made up. Most popular songs have an AB form: A is the verse and B is the chorus. Students are learning how to determine the form, and why it is important.
* Kindergarten, Young Fives, and Transitional First grade students have been experiencing different melodic lines, and being introduced to the idea that melody can go up or down. Students have been using their bodies, bean bags, and ribbon wands to be able to show the direction of the melody. Students have also been learning that Tempo means speed, and how to use them in our classroom.
As always, we are focusing on being nice, having fun, and experiencing music every day!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Whats Happening this week....
This week in Music, the students are welcoming our new student teacher, Miss Becky Hudleson, from GVSU. The first graders are hard at work, learning and perfecting our concert music (the concert is March 6). The second graders are beginning their unit on Melody and Form, and the Kindergarten students are beginning their unit on Melody and Tempo.
When you are having your after school chats with your students, please ask them about what they are learning, and you will be amazed at how much musical information they have absorbed.
As always, if you need me, feel free to call or stop in!
When you are having your after school chats with your students, please ask them about what they are learning, and you will be amazed at how much musical information they have absorbed.
As always, if you need me, feel free to call or stop in!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Take a look around our room....
For those of you that have not been in our room this year, please take a little cyber tour !
Friday, January 27, 2012
Welcome to Rockin' with Ruffer
Hello! I am happy that you found your way to my little blog. I have the privilege of working with the best kids around, and teaching them the best subject around: Music. Through this blog I will be providing you with a glimpse of what we are doing in room 401 at Ridgeview. You will also be able to see my newsletters in the "Monthly Newsletter" section. Please add your email, so that you can stay in tune with what your students are doing in music!
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