Hello Risen Christ students and parents and welcome back! Just a few quick updates on the music program for the start of the year:
1) 4th and 5th grade students will again have the opportunity to purchase recorders. I will be handing out forms for the students to fill out with their parents and return to me in the music room or to their homeroom teachers. Students are never required to purchase a recorder since we have a full classroom set, however some students enjoy having their own to use.
The cost of the recorders is $5.00. I will collect cash or checks made out to Risen Christ School during September and order all recorders. Hopefully the kids will have them by the end of the Month or early October.
Curriculum Updates for September:
Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will focus on learning and practicing steady beat using singing, dancing and instrument exploration.
3rd through 5th grade students will be working with simpler dances, partner songs and rounds. 4th and 5th graders especially will be working with recorders and reading music in the treble clef.
Middle school students will be learning advanced xylophone pieces and percussion ensemble pieces as well as reading complex rhythms and percussion notation.
Have a wonderful month and enjoy the start of fall!
Tara Finne (Music Educator: Risen Christ School)
