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!!
I love NZ Music Month! Great ideas here Mrs Dowden, I am looking forward to seeing what our GEMS come up with!
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Hi Mrs Dowden, of course Music Month begins this Friday. I hope some families will have a go at the karaoke challenge and take small videos to share. I love all the songs you suggest, I might test my sons to see if they know all the songs too. Thank you! From Mrs Madden
ReplyDeleteMrs Dowden, a few years ago you introduced the class I was working with to a website that involved streets and you added lamposts, cars , trees plus other items and they all played a different sound. I cannot remember the name of it and would love to have a go with James. Do you remember the websit? Many thanks. Mrs V.
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