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Steadham Eagles: Welcome to Music Class!
This is where we will sing, move, and play EVERYDAY!

My name is Ms. Lee, and I am the new music teacher at Steadham Elementary. My goal for this school is to help each and every child develop a love and appreciation for music, all while being safe, fostering a classroom environment of creativity, and having fun!

This is my first year teaching Elementary Music. In the past, I have private taught French Horn lessons to Middle and High School students. I am originally from Alabama, but am thoroughly enjoying my time living in Texas.

I am excited to meet you!

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Dear Steadham Elementary 4th Graders:

As you know, next week we will be attending the Garland Symphony Orchestra Field Trip. You are expected to be on your best behavior! But, I also want you to have a great time.

In order for you to have the best experience possible, you must have knowledge about what/who you are going to see on stage/what you will be hearing.
Therefore, I would like for you to complete the following assignment.

Directions:

1. Watch this video on audience etiquette:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa5SIeAoCr8
In your comment on this post, write 2 things you should do while attending a concert, and 2 things you should not do.

2. We have been discussing the 4 different orchestra families. Please watch these videos to refresh your memory.
Brass - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE0aSxziNdY
Woodwind - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEt1Mm8sSkA
String - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP2_6OLummA
Percussion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGKpngesISI

After watching all the videos, in your comment on this post answer the following questions:

1. List 3 instruments from each of the orchestra families (Brass, WW, String, Percussion)
2. How do each of the orchestra families make their own unique sounds? (timbre)
3. What instrument family are you most excited to hear on the GSO Field Trip?

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Directions for Assignment:

Part One (John Kanaka Ostinato):
4th Graders! We have been working on the song "John Kanaka" for multiple weeks in class, while also building/performing our own sea creature ostinatos. I would like for you to open the linked Google Slide, and create your own sea creature ostinato by dragging and dropping the icons. Once you have finished, share your creation with Ms. Lee. You can do this by clicking "share" and emailing it to jlee@garlandisd.net.

Part Two:
Please watch this National Geographic video about the importance of taking care of our ocean!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjOmyNA4wZ8
Once you have watched it, please comment on this Padlet and answer the following 2 Questions:

1. What is your favorite sea animal?
2. What are three ways you can do your part in taking care of the ocean?

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This week we will be beginning our unit on Hip-Hop Music. To kick this off, I would like for you to work in your assigned group of 4 people to create a sample to share with the class.

You must follow these guidelines:

1. Create a 16 bar pattern.
2. The BPM should be set to 100.
3. You must stay within a 4/4 meter.

Once you have finished your sample, please email your product to Ms. Lee at jlee@garlandisd.net. We will share our creations in class on Thursday!