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Option 3: May your Leitmotif Be With You
Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or not, you’re probably familiar with the amazing movie music composed by John Williams. One of the tools in John Williams’ tool belt is his use of something called a Leitmotif. Similar to a theme song, (see Option 1!), a…
Cup Routine for Sunday Best
Hi everyone! If you’re looking for something to do, why don’t you join me in practicing a cup routine for Sunday Best by Surfaces. And if you’re really inspired and want to take a video of yourself to send to me you would make my day!…
What’s Your Jam?
Hey everyone! A huge thank you to all of you who played along and submitted the song (or songs!) that you’ve been jamming to since I last saw you. You’ve introduced me to a lot of great new music (K Pop!), as well as reminded…
What’s Your Jam?
Hey everyone! I’m sure you’ve all noticed the flood of amazing music on YouTube these days. A lot of famous musicians are even creating socially-distant collaborations, all from the comfort of their own homes! The world has changed so much, seemingly overnight, and many people…
Option 1: Rubber Chicken Mood
1. Watch Watch the following YouTube videos: Havana, Rubber Chicken https://youtu.be/Nqc8lK92K7E Rubber Chicken Mood https://youtu.be/uIfSoB-F2L8 2. Create Now it’s your turn! Can you make a short video or audio recording of a song, using a re-purposed household item as an instrument? 3. Reflect and Write what can we do to…
Option 2: Listen, Draw & Reflect
1. Listen Listen to all the songs on your playlist: Primary Playlist (K-3): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVDEHAJQr9EuaQy8puuZOqY8vjVMUVptc Intermediate Playlist (4-7): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVDEHAJQr9EvE3CImjCdZtIrHdDQdxLD4 2. Draw Choose one of the songs to listen to again. Listen to the song and draw what you hear. That’s right, draw the music that you hear….
Option 3: Get Outside & Listen
The beginning of spring is one of the most beautiful times to get outside and listen to all of the different sounds around you! Whether you can go for a walk around your backyard or sit next to a window in your bedroom, take a…
Choir Challenge in honour of Ms. Sakic
Hello singers! We miss being able to sing together — there is something so magical about combining our voices in song! Thankfully, with the help of modern technology, we’d like to create some of that magic through online means. As you may remember, we spent…
Elephant’s Child update
Hello everyone! I know many of you have been asking about our musical, The Elephant’s Child. Sadly, we won’t be able to perform it this spring. Please watch this short video that I prepared for all of you! …