I am excited to be part of a community that recognizes the value of creativity and music to our development and lives because music has been a big part of my life since childhood. Even though my own kindergarten report card said I "couldn't carry a tune", I went on to become a vocalist who has performed many different styles of music in many venues (I've also been known to be caught singing along to the radio in the grocery store line-up). I have worked with children's choirs and coached vocal and piano students and I have taught music in a number of schools in Northern Ontario and the Quinte West area.
This year, I am hoping we will have the opportunity to explore, learn about, and perform a variety of different music. Some possible areas we will be exploring include:
- Musical Elements - what makes music music
- Music as Expression - music is often used to communicate what words cannot
- Music & Movement - let's get dancing!
- Rhythm & Rhyme
- Music Around the World - exploring songs, games, and instruments of different cultures
- Music Around Us - music is all around us. What do you hear?
- Musical Stories
So, get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet, dance and sing!
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