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Excuse our noise... musicians at work! :) After reviewing rhythm patterns at the beginning of the year, 3rd grade classes began working on layering rhythm patterns together. This is one of the more difficult skills that they will work on so I like to start early. By playing contrasting patterns together, students have to show proficiency in steady beat and rhythm counting. After lots of practice, and doing class layering activities like this, the students got into groups and began working on their own composition projects! I always love it when people come into the music room while students are collaborating with instruments. They always say, "How in the world do you stand this noise??" It does get a little noisy but it is so neat to watch the groups collaborate and come up with great ideas together. I guess it is a sound only a music teacher could love. haha! ;) Here's a little sample of their group practice sessions: To give the students a little inspiration, I like to show a few examples before they start their projects. Here are a few that I found on YouTube of a group of music teachers demonstrating their own Boomwhacker group creations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU8TPYGpptA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzsG5Ush6uE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BRkIckJzJo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjx2xQLJB9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV1qMmrUouo Afterwards, the groups watched a video of their performance and then did a group self-assessment. I used Shannon's idea from "Music Room Magic" to create the rubric. They rated themselves on the following categories: 1. Did everyone know their part? Was everyone involved? 2. Did the rhythms fit together? Was their a consistent steady beat? 3. Was the form clear the audience? 4. Did the piece flow? Did you keep going no matter what? Update: After many requests, I have decided to share my Boomwhacker Project Worksheet! Click here if you'd like to download a copy. :)
This is my go to Yoga Playlist for 60 minute Vinyasa classes. Contains some of my all time favorite yoga music. Read on for Yoga music playlist inspiration!
I spent a night at The Orient and ate at their stunning Restaruant Mosaic and give you a look into this gem.
