Music at Del Monte and MBH (Curriculum)
At Del Monte we are distinguishing between beat and rhythm. We have hula hoops as our beats, and make our bodies into the rhythm – how can you be a ta? How could you be a titi? Are the ta and titi sounds the same as the syllables of the words? It has been an enjoyable way of exploring beat and rhythm.
Year 3 have been exploring triple time, through a variety of dances and movements, so that they can feel the difference between three counts and four counts. We have started using rolled up magazines to perform Te Raki stick patterns – it is very coordinated, but great fun.
Mary Bailey House students are enjoying movement, untuned percussion instruments and LOTS of singing. In class, we have been using the song The Muffin Man to become familiar with where we live. This enables students to learn about their community and neighbours, whilst also being able to change the words of the song and use this to innovate new text. Lots of creativity is being used!
Phillipa Knight
Coordinator of Music P-4
Cecilia Pensini
Head of Strings P-4
Curriculum Music Teacher P-6
A Message from the Director of Music
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