7th grade is working on rhythms. We tried out the new ipads this week and used a free app called RHYTHM CAT. We're also learning about the music of the Renaissance and all the freaky instruments that were developed then.
8th grade is learning about the music of John Philip Sousa and the march. We're also learning about the musical concept of syncopation. We're gonna continue with our music composition projects next week, do some more computer music, and start using the new iRig piano keyboards to control the sounds on our computers.
Chorus is preparing for our spring shows, and 7th grade trip to nursing homes, and a 6th grade trip to sing on the radio.
The band is working on learning music written in 6/8 time. This is a new and fun meter for most of them, and it's going fine.