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1. Guide to the Orchestra
This is a series of games that will help you learn the different instrument families, we've talked about.

1. Click this link:
https://listeningadventures.carnegiehall.org/

2. Follow the PDF tutorial below for instructions:
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3. Complete the questions on the form below. (Click the link)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEF5HHeiwTANE7ZUm7JJnK8FsBjnCttvytrZ7yaAfq5tDPDw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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4. Rhythm Dictation

Good day boys and girls!
Our lesson today will be about rhythm. You will need:


- Your home made instruments for the song and for the rhythm
-  A pencil.
-  Paper

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1. Watch the video lesson "Rhythm Dictation", make sure to practice the hand signs during our song and write down the rhythms during dictation.

 

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2. At the end, take a picture of your rhythms and send it to me on the google sheet below "Dictation Pictures".

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEv_UJT6qnVeMv3FMS-OVz0zXJd-eF6dC3G5LI7DvzD999xA/viewform?usp=sf_link

7. May the Fourth be with you!
May 4th is Star Wars Day!!!!

1. Watch the tutorial video for assignment instructions and submission instructions: "Star Wars Tutorial"
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2. Click on the link attached: "Chrome music lab - Song Maker"

(https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Song-Maker/song/4895194731249664)

3. Fill out the google form. (paste your link)
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfy_iEkyjF6lMgVzIiDIoIlvKK5Le1LSfC6UbQXe1CHCx5n4g/viewform
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2. Creating some percussion instruments...
I'm going to show you three (3) easy ways to make percussion instruments with stuff you already have at home. You only need to make one but if you want to make more you can. Don't forget to decorate your instruments.
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1. Watch the video tutorials on the power point below. "DIY making an instrument"
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2. Fill out the google form "DIY Instruments"
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIKoykqbqvM1v3rdWwsnnacbqAj2JAR8g0VdGEFGQu9wNd8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
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5. Opera Time!
This week we are going to direct an Opera! You'll get to hear the opera and interact with the characters. You get to pick their outfits, their dance moves, the way the house looks and more!!! Come and see the world of opera from your home!

Step 1: Click the link below "Hansel & Gretel: Go Classical for Kids!" make sure you enable flash player and start playing!
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  http://classicalkusc.org/kids/opera/
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Step 2: Fill out the google form below. "Hansel & Gretel.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqLwKq5-UijwN9L7U_tosTaOmvAzTyJln4HYyq3dNg51vn3A/viewform
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8. Are you caught up with all your music assignments?
This week I will give you the chance to complete any assignments you have missed, below you will find a list of all the assignments with the links to each one of them! If you haven't explored them you are missing out! Our assignments are mostly games!
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  • Guide to the Orchestra Instruments 

  • Homemade Instruments 

  • Song Maker

  • Rhythm Dictation 

  • Opera Time 

  • Dynamics

  • May the force (4th) be with you

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3. Creating our own music
This week we will each create a simple melody using an online app. Then we'll use some nursery rhymes to make it into a song.
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1. Watch the following tutorial videos. For creating your melody and for singing, reading or rapping your rhyme.
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2. Here are some Nursery Rhymes you can use. Pick at least one. You can do more than one if you want.
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3. Fill out this form to upload your video.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfErsOgdtcQGxJDetozJEIE8-nXEyYITLLFV2pxF4DhPXBDfg/viewform?usp=sf_link
6. Dynamics!
Hello there! We're going to work with dynamics today!!!
Remember our 4 monster dynamics?
Piano - Soft
Mezzo Piano - Medium Soft
Mezzo Forte - Medium Loud
Forte - Loud

1. Watch the video lesson below "Dynamics Lesson"
9. The Theremin.
Hello everybody! Today we are going to learn about a new instrument. This instrument is about 100 years old but people are starting to use it again today.

Step 1: Watch the Video Lesson. "The Theremin"
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Step 2: Play the game on the link below. "Clara Rockmore's 105th Birthday" (Tutorial below if you need help)
https://www.google.com/doodles/clara-rockmores-105th-birthday
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Clara Rockmore was a violinist and an amazing Theremin player, this game was posted to celebrate her 105th birthday.

Step 3: Draw yourself playing the Theremin!

Step 4: Fill out the form with your responses and your drawing.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrcV5VZcxIbd1BcuhXzAOFuqBMsNR6kvkpOrOqiUfsCnfV0A/viewform?usp=sf_link
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10. The Rhythm Trainer...
This week we are going to play with some rhythm!

Step 1: Watch the Tutorial below for instructions
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Step 2: Follow the link "The Rhythm Trainer"
https://www.therhythmtrainer.com/

Step 3: Email me your results at srengifo@etmonline.org
11. Share the music!
A simple definition of “Music” is organized sound that is meant for an audience.                          Step 2: You are going to:
                                         
We have a visitor from outer space, and our job is to share the music with our visitor.                  1. Explain to the alien what is music in your own words.  Step 1: Watch the video below.                                                                                                                 Why do you like music?(You can draw, write, video or                                                                                                                                                                               audio record your answer)
 
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Show the alien a song you think they would want to                                                                                                                                                                               share with their friends and family.(You can send me                                                                                                                                                                               the song or just tell me which song)
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                                                                                                                                                                       3. Teach them about one instrument you know.(What                                                                                                                                                                               instrument family does it belong to? How do you play it?                                                                                                                                                                         What is it made of?)(You can draw, write, video or audio                                                                                                                                                                         record your answer)
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                                                                                                                                                                       Step 3: Email me your work at srengifo@etmonline.org.
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12.  Let's tell the News!!!         (End of Year project)
2020 has been a difficult year for all of us. Today I want to give everyone the opportunity to reflect about the beautiful things that have happened to us, to think about how we feel, and to give everyone a little bit of hope.
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                                                                                                           ----- Please watch this Video I made for you
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

During the next two weeks, I will be gathering YOUR news....
We will each create a 15 - 20 second video (If you can't take a video, a voice recording with a picture of you or a drawing works too) where you:
1. Talk about something wonderful about this year.
2. Talk about how you feel. (You can talk about anything you want)
3. A message of love and hope.

Please email me your recordings!  srengifo@etmonline.org. Don't forget to put your name, last name and class on there!!!
(Remember, you have 2 weeks to complete your news)
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