Hello All!
Although the unseasonably warm weather we experiences a few weeks ago seems like it was ages ago, the drastic rise in temperatures got me VERY inspired for the Spring season and what it will look like in the music room this years!
Take a look at what is coming up!
Kindergarten
There is some exciting news for Kindergarten Families this year.... A Kindergarten Concert!
For the first time in Maple Lake history(as far as I can tell), we will be presenting a Spring concert in the Kindergarten classroom.
The concert is set to take place on the evening of April 27th in the High School Auditorium.
This concert will explore the concepts of Kindergarten Music class and showcase what each student has learned throughout their first year in the music classroom.
Expect to see circle games, hear instruments and singing, and experience the Joy of music making for each and every student.
I am so excited to be working with the Kindergarten team in making this evening possible. Stay posted for more information!
1st Grade
Grandparents day at Maple Lake is always a special time! I have enjoyed preparing the students with a few Grandparent appreciation songs to share in the past few years.
This year I wanted to do something a little different: In the coming weeks, I will be sending home notes to all 1st grade families asking them if they have any special lullabies to share. If you are brave, I will request that you come and sing them for me to record. We will be using them for a special surprise come May! :) Stay tuned for more information on this top secret project... Not even the Students know! Shhhhh.....
2nd Grade
As 2nd grade continues to grow in their music terminology and experiences, we will start exploring the incredible connecting power of Folk Dancing. Students already know a few folk dances but March is a month that I really begin to introduce students to some amazing and entertaining folk dances.
Last year, we had the privilege of Mr. Hammerschimdt accompanying us on guitar and we hope to invite him again!
Stay tuned for videos of the joyous dances and the smile that it puts on each students face!
3rd Grade
3rd Grade while certainly be THRILLED with my Spring time activity for them! BOOMWHACKERS!
These are by far my Most requested instrument to play.
They are colorful, hollow, pitched tubes that play by being struck. In addition to bringing in Boomwhackers, students will be playing on desk bells and orff instruments too!
I have several Spring-y folk songs that we will be singing, and adding all of these exciting instruments will provide a beautiful accompaniment!
Things sure will get exciting around here really soon!
And if I am not mistaken, that amazing warm weather will be returning this weekend. Just in time for Spring to arrive in the Maple Lake Music Room!
Enjoy the warm weather and see you soon with video, audio, and pictures detailing all of the excitement in store!
Musically Yours,
Abby Hoselton
