Check out photos of our graduating class and their drums on the intermediate music blog.

Hello my lovely music students! Sorry I have not posted in a while. I have been busy working with Ms. Dawson on building some drums for the graduating students. I hope you're having a fantastic spring. I can't wait to see you all again at school in the fall. Have a fantastic summer with your family!

Check out this cool website and see if you can create your own music!
https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments

A Found Sound Activity
 
Hello everyone!
Last week, you did a sound scavenger hunt. This week I have another similar activity. You might have received this paper from your teachers.  See if you can fill out this whole page of sounds that you hear around you. 

Click here for A Sound Hunt
 
Next, I would like you to find five things around your house that make interesting sounds. For example: a pot and a wooden spoon, sweeping a broom, a tap that is running, a toy car. Did you know you can turn these objects into instruments? You can say ‘pots and pans, pots and pans’ while you are banging the pot!
 
Here is your mission…
 
1)Find five objects around the house or in your backyard
2)Find one or two or three words you can say while making noise on your new instrument
 
Here is a video of me showing you an example! Have fun!
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g43dmvHcPao

​For this week's activities I'd like you to go on a Sound Scavenger Hunt. Click the link below for the assignment. If you don't have a printer, don't worry. Just sketch out your own paper. Take this on your walk. You can go for a walk anywhere. It could be in the woods or it could be around the city. If you are able to, please do two walks. On each walk, bring a new sheet of paper and pencil. Do one walk around the city and near roads. Do a second walk in the forest. Then compare the different sounds you hear in each location. Bring your parents and siblings along with you.

Dear Students,

How are you doing?! I hope you are enjoying the warm weather and playing a lot outside!
This week I would like you to ask all your family members what their favourite song is. What is your favourite song? If you like, you can email me your answer! Next, listen to your favourite song and see if you can clap a steady beat along to the music! This can be hard. Ask your parents to help you!
 
 
 Sincerely,
Ms. Williams
Dorothy.williams@yesnet.yk.ca
Madamedorothy.weebly.com
 

Stay tuned for more info about our School Song Dance Choreography Competition

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Activity Two Things You’ll Need
 
Wax paper (eg. used cereal bag)
Scissors
Elastic band
Paint (optional)
 

1. Cut out a piece of wax paper big enough to wrap around one end of the toilet paper roll. We traced a small bowl and used pinking shears to cut it out for a more polished look. Safety scissors work just as well.
2. Secure the wax paper with an elastic band. Puncture a hole in the middle of the toilet paper roll with a needle or the pointed end of your scissors (adults only!). This will allow sound to escape and, along with the vibration of the wax paper, create that classic kazoo sound.
3. Sing through the open end of the kazoo and practise making different sounds or fun songs. Tip: This is a great outdoor activity (it can get a little loud inside).

 

Dear Students, 
 
Let’s make a kazoo for music class this week!
The kazoo is a really neat musical instrument that you can make at home! There are a couple ways to make one at home.  
 
Activity One Things You’ll Need:

• Scissors 
• Waxed paper (gift-box tissue paper or thin gift wrap will also work. You can even reuse the bag from a used cereal box.) 
• Comb (small fine-toothed pocket combs work best) 
• Transparent tape (optional)

1) Cut a piece of wax paper about 2 inches square. Depending on the size of the comb, the paper should be slightly smaller than the length of the comb and twice the size of the comb's height.
2)Fold the wax paper in half and place the folded seam over the exposed teeth of the comb, approximately in the center. There should be one layer of wax paper on each side of the comb, with the ends of the paper extending to the comb bottom.
3)Place a small piece of transparent tape at the bottom of the folded wax paper to secure it to the comb. This step is optional, but don't stretch the wax paper too tightly with tape, as it may affect its vibration.
4)Place dry lips against the wax paper and hum to produce sound. A little experimentation will different humming sounds may be necessary, such as "mmm" or "dooo" sounds.
 
Source: https://ourpastimes.com/how-to-make-a-kazoo-out-of-a-comb-12302951.html
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Sing along with me!

​Welcome to music
Glad you're here
Gonna do some singing
Gonna use our ears
We're going to have a lot of fun
Cause music time has just begun
Welcome to music
Glad you're here