Open House 2017

The new school year is off to a wonderful start.  I am only sad that with having 42 classes, the rotation takes 7 days now.  So, needless to say, although I have quality time with them when I have each class, it takes 9 days before I see them again.  Here are a few grade level pictures and videos of what our busy musicians have been doing this first month of school.  This first video is Ms. Johnson's 5th Grade class.  They are singing in a two part round adding 3 part accompaniment and ribbons.

The second video is Ms. Farnell's 4th grade class sharing their song from India: Shri Ram, jai Ram. This unit was a combination of learning about instruments and performers from India, sing and playing an accompaniment in the style of Middle Eastern music,  along with an Art lesson of Henna from Mrs. Detrich's art class.     

First Grade playing bass xylophones and metalophones to Bounce High Bounce Low

Second Grade Mr. Staggs' class composing Lucy Locket pocket melodies and playing instruments for Make a Friend song.

Kindergarten singing. 

Stay tuned for more musical moments this year.

Where did the school year go?

I can not believe school has been out for over a week...at least for teachers and more for students.   I got so far behind on posting classroom activities it is not even funny.   So, to start, I am going to post a video or a few of the CFIES Kindergarten Programs.   Remember, it is on two separate days with different classes singing.  First is Tuesday's performance featuring Hernandez (Taylor) Rosage, Porterfield, and Martin's classroom singers.  

Where Do Teaching Ideas Come From?

Do you ever wonder where some ideas for our lessons come from?  Well, during those Professional Development days, our music teachers are in a class with Professor Dan Johnson from UNCW.  The presentation is integrating science and social study concepts into our music classroom.  This is an impromptu exercise working with sounds and layers.  This group of Onslow County music teachers were creating an "ocean of sounds"  

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Tuesday Performance

Enjoy a recording of the 1st Grade Programs.  Tuesday performers Mrs. Manchester's class, Mrs. Stiles' class, Mrs. Iron's class and Mrs. Stout's class.   Thursday performers are from Ms. Lopez's class, Mrs. Scott's class, Mrs. Iron's class, and Mrs. Yost's class.

Thursday Performance

More Dance Practice for CFIES International Open House

Ms. Lopez's 1st Grade class practicing the Heel Toe Polka for International Open House at CFIES on April 6th from 5-7.   Students will ask their friends and family to come learn and join in with this dance.   1st graders will meet in the multipurpose room at 5:45 for quick instruction and a round of dancing.  Come join us!

First look at the Kindergarten Russian Dance "Sasha".  This is  Ms. Noriega's class enjoying their dance.  Come join the Kindergarten classes at 5:15 on Thursday, April 6th CFIES open house and dance with us.  You will have a blast and dancing always puts a smile on your face and a skip in your step!  

CFIES International Open House Preparations

Learning the Circassion Circle Dance (above) Mrs. Smith's 2nd Grade Class

Below is Mrs. Stout's 1st Grade Heel Toe Polka.

Let's Dance!   Students in Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade will be dancing for CFIES Open House on April 6th. However, it is not just for the students.  Parents and friends are invited to participate with each grade level at the designated time.  Kindergarten is dancing "Sasha"  a Russian Folk Dance and lessons begin at 5:15 in the multipurpose room.  1st Grade is dancing the Patty Cake Polka (a combination of polka music with an American Folk Dance).  Their dancing begins at 5:45 in the multipurpose room.  The 2nd Graders will be show-casing the Circassion Circle Dance from England (sounds a bit of Scottish with the music).  They will meeting in the multipurpose room at 6:15.  Hope to see you there with your dancing shoes on!

First Day of Recorders! First Song: Hot Crossed Buns!

Mrs. Crenshaw's class finally got their recorders on Friday.  This was their very first lesson and first song.   They are sounding great!  Keep up the good work class.