Check out these music challenges.
How many can you complete with your family?
Saturday 15 August 2020
Sunday 3 May 2020
Recording - Device option
Have a go at creating your own graphic notation composition using the free resources below.
Teach someone else in your bubble how to use graphic notation. (Kandinsky or Fischinger versions below).
New Zealand Music Month Reading
Starting with Strings, School Journal Level 2, August 2015
This text is about Sistema Aotearoa, a children’s orchestra based in Otara. The article explains how children join the orchestra, what’s involved in learning to play an instrument, and what it means to be part of the orchestra.
This text is about Sistema Aotearoa, a children’s orchestra based in Otara. The article explains how children join the orchestra, what’s involved in learning to play an instrument, and what it means to be part of the orchestra.
The Ukelele Maker, Junior Journal 58, Level 2, 2019
Dave Gilberd is a luthier, a maker of stringed instruments. This report describes how Dave makes a ukulele. A note at the end of the report provides additional information about how the ukulele got its name.
Dave Gilberd is a luthier, a maker of stringed instruments. This report describes how Dave makes a ukulele. A note at the end of the report provides additional information about how the ukulele got its name.
The Kiwileles, Junior Journal 58, Level 2, 2019
This report provides information about the Kiwileles, a ukulele orchestra made up of New Zealand school students. It focuses on the experiences of students at East Tamaki School and includes a description of some of the steps involved in learning to play a ukulele.
This report provides information about the Kiwileles, a ukulele orchestra made up of New Zealand school students. It focuses on the experiences of students at East Tamaki School and includes a description of some of the steps involved in learning to play a ukulele.
South Pacific Beats, Connected 2018, Level 3 – Cracking the Code
Wellington designer Rachael Hall has developed a modern version of the traditional Tongan lali. Called PatÅ, Rachael’s drum keeps the traditional sound of a lali but incorporates digital capabilities.
Wellington designer Rachael Hall has developed a modern version of the traditional Tongan lali. Called PatÅ, Rachael’s drum keeps the traditional sound of a lali but incorporates digital capabilities.
Singing
Singing for Wellbeing
Choose a song to sing!
ENJOY singing it with others in your bubble!
Sing and sign the winning song for this year's Hook, line and singalong competition. Use this link to find the lead sheets, chord chart and videos to support learning this song.
Tuesday 28 April 2020
MAY is NEW ZEALAND MUSIC MONTH!
During the month of May we celebrate NZ Music on our screens, radios, venues, schools etc.
We have some amazing New Zealand singers, songwriters and musicians.
How many can you and your family name?
Did you come up with these names?
Lorde
Split Enz
Dave Dobbyn
Crowded House
Below are some top NZ songs from the last few years. How about having a karaoke session or a disco with the people in your bubble.
Don't dream it's over - Crowded House
Loyal - Dave Dobbyn
Counting the Beat - The Swingers [This is our slower version of 'Rhythm 7 - can you teach your family?]
Six months in a leaky boat - Split Enz [Have a look at a few music video clips from this group - check out their zany hair, make up and costumes!]
Slice of Heaven - Dave Dobbyn and Herbs
April sun in Cuba - Dragon [This our fast version of 'Rhythm 7' - good luck!]
Choose a song and listen to it. You may like to do some art using something mentioned in the lyrics.
COMPOSITION CHALLENGE - anyone can be a composer/singer/music artist!!
Choose a well known tune [eg] Rpw, row, row your boat, Happy Birthday the ABC song...
Change the words to fit the tune. Your song could be about activities you've done in your bubble, your favourite sport/hobby, etc.
Good luck!!
Tuesday 21 April 2020
Music ideas - term 2 week 2
Some stories / songs by NZer Kath Bee.
A programme about the orchestra with music, games, activities etc.
The New Symphony Orchestra plays individual instruments and talks about their role in the orchestra. More instruments are added each week.
An activity with lots of ideas from simple to more complex about making a 'Music Wall' from household items.
Making an instrument can be as simple as using a yoghurt container, some dry rice or pasta and sticky tape to make a maraca. This site has great ideas for making a range of homemade instruments.
Monday 13 April 2020
MUSIC IDEAS TO TRY
All Students
Computer programmes'isleoftune' and 'incredibox'
[younger pupils may have an older sibling who can help them with these fun composition programmes.]
Just dance [a great way to exercise to their favourite songs]
The cup song
Rhythm work
[using the 'short' and 'long words' and hand symbols that we have used this term, as per the link below to make their own rhythms.]
[using the 'short' and 'long words' and hand symbols that we have used this term, as per the link below to make their own rhythms.]
Senior students
Rhythm 7
Tone Chimes
have a look at others playing
This Google Search shows a list of more Tone Chimes videos
Choir/Band 2020
CHOIR and BAND
Choir, here is our first song. Have fun singing along with the Glee cast, to True Colours.
https://www.google.com/search?q=true+colours+glee+karaoke&rlz=1C5CHFA_enNZ889NZ890&oq=true+colours+karaoke+glee&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l2.18004j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Band - you have a few pieces of music to practise. have a go, no pressure, just do what you can manage.
Choir, here is our first song. Have fun singing along with the Glee cast, to True Colours.
https://www.google.com/search?q=true+colours+glee+karaoke&rlz=1C5CHFA_enNZ889NZ890&oq=true+colours+karaoke+glee&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l2.18004j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Band - you have a few pieces of music to practise. have a go, no pressure, just do what you can manage.
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