The 4th & 5th Grade students will be performing their Fall Concert on Monday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. at Brodnicki School! We're singing songs about character education and how to be a good person in this world. There will be a special appearance by the Brodnicki Choir. Some students will be acting! Others will be dancing! Come check it out!
OK, 5th Grade! It's time to practice for our upcoming show! Below are the lyrics to the opening song, "This Land Is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie. Try to memorize it--challenge yourself to sing it without looking at the lyrics!
From California to the New York island
From the red wood forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me!
Verse 1
As I was walking that ribbon of highway,
I saw above me that endless skyway.
I saw below me that golden valley.
This land was made for you and me! (Refrain)
Verse 2
I've roamed and rambled, and I followed my footsteps
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts.
And all around me a voice was sounding.
This land was made for you and me! (Refrain)
Verse 3
When
the sun came shining, and I was strolling,
And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling.
As the fog was lifting a voice was chanting:
This land was made for you and me! (Refrain) Here is a video of an original recording by Woody Guthrie (yes, that's him in the video):
My 5th & 6th Grade classes are learning the folk song, "Rocky Mountain," on xylophones and metallophones. We reviewed proper playing technique and how to accompany the song.
Your instrument projects are due soon, and if you're looking for instrument making ideas, here are some links to helpful websites: www.musicinventions.org A TON of instrument ideas from all around the world. Make Your Own Dumbek This homemade version of an Arabic drum is really cool! PVC Fraction Tubes Use your math skills to measure and create this cool aerophone! Homemade Tube Instruments You can make your own tubano.
