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!!

Music ideas - term 2 week 2

Some stories / songs by NZer Kath Bee.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCceMiRvJ4RU2b43c4x-NvoQ

A programme about the orchestra with music, games, activities etc.

https://www.classicsforkids.com/music/instruments_orchestra.php

The New Symphony Orchestra plays individual instruments and talks about their role in the orchestra. More instruments are added each week.

https://live.nzso.co.nz/concerts/play-our-part-3/watch

 An activity with lots of ideas from simple to more complex about making  a 'Music Wall' from household items.

https://www.designrulz.com/outdoor-music-wall-ideas/

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.

https://www.mydso.com/dso-kids/activities/make-your-own-instrument

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.]

            

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.