Learning About the Piano

In Term 1 the class learned about Beethoven and the piano.

They learned that Beethoven was a composer, 

and that he persevered even though he faced many challenges in his life.  

From when he was a small child, Beethoven practised playing the piano for many hours of the day, 

and although he went deaf at age 27 he continued to write and perform great music.

While one of our students played a short tune, 

the class took a look inside an upright piano to see how the sound was made.

Do you learn a musical instrument?
What instrument do you most like to listen to?

Creating and Playing Instruments

As part of music this term, the children made instruments for homework. Now we have a class band!

Do you play an instrument? 
How long have you been learning to play it?
How often do you practise it?

if you don't learn one yet, what instrument would you like to learn to play?

Body Percussion

In Music with Mrs W. the B4 students had to create a 
body percussion/movement sequence.

We used this video as inspiration.

Here are some of our ideas:

Our School Song

Students from B3 and B2 presented our new school song at Repertory for Kids in the last week of term. 

The song, called Takatü-Ana Te Ako A-Mate-Noa, 
(which is our school motto and means 'engage in life-long learning') 
showcases our R.A.S. values;
Respect, Aspire, Self-manage.

We think the song is very catchy and we look forward to learning all of the words!

What is your favourite verse?

Visitors - does your school have a school song?

Blending Our Voices in Song

 One of the skills we are learning with Mrs Wistrand in music  is to sing together, blending our voices and singing as one group. 

Here is one of our favourite songs (written by Mrs W's friend) that we have practiced especially 
to show our parents.

B4 parents (and other visitors) - we hope you leave us a comment and let us know how you like our song!