Ms. Katz's Class Performs: "One Green Jelly Bean"

Ms. Katz's first grade class really really wanted to film a video of themselves in music class before the year was over.  They choose to do their favorite song/dance from kindergarten: "One Green Jelly Bean."  ENJOY!

4th & 5th Grade Chorus (Spring Concert 2010)

On Tuesday, June 8th the 4th and 5th graders performed at the annual Salem Spring Concert.  All the students did a wonderful job!!!  Take a listen to the 4th grade and 5th grade choruses and feel free to leave a comment (no negativity please!).

4th GRADE CHORUS:

"On the Railroad" 
(arr. Strid/Donnelly)

This is a partner song arrangement of the famous American folk song: "I've Been Working on the Railroad" and it features one our students on piano!!

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"Magical Kingdom" 

(J. Rutter) 

This is a wonderful song about believing in our dreams.

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"Galop"

(K. Berg)

This is an exciting song that uses only solfege syllables!!!

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"The 50 States That Rhyme"

This song is a silly tune that will make sure that will always know how to list all 50 states in alphabetical order!!

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"Be the Light"

(C. Miller & J. Jacobson)

This is a great uplifting song that teaches us that everyone has the ability to make a difference!

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5th GRADE CHORUS:

"Cape Cod Chantey"

(arr. J. Gallina)

This is a fun arrangement of a famous sea chantey.  This song features one of our students on piano!

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"Afternoon on a Hill"

(C. Gray)

This is a choral setting of a famous poem that teaches us to appreciate the beauty and wonder of nature.  It also features another one of our students on piano!

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"Blackbird"

(arr. A. Friedman)

This is Mrs. Friedman's own arrangement of The Beatle's hit song: "Blackbird."  It features one of very talented students on acoustic guitar.

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"Swingin' With the Saints"

(arr. M. Hayes)

This is a fun song that includes 2 famous spirituals, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "When the Saints Go Marching In."

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"Don't Stop Believin'"

(arr. A. Billingsly)

This is the very popular Journey hit song "Don't Stop Believin'".  This song features many of our super talented students including 4 soloists, our very own 5th grade rock band (So Impossible) and another talented pianist!!!       

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Salem Jazz Band: Highlights from the Mini Marathon

On Wednesday, June 2 the Salem 5th Grade Jazz Band performed for the 3rd grade Mini Marathon.  We played 6 songs: "We Will Rock You," "More Cowbell," "Surfin' USA," "Watermelon Man," "Celebration," and "Fidgets."

Here are some highlights from our performance:

Ms. Berg's 2nd Grade Class Performs an Original Composition

Today, we learned about Rondo Form. Rondo Form is when the "A" (or first) section keeps coming back (ie.: A B A C A D A). The class was split into 4 groups and each student was instructed to come up with a movement to accompany their name. Then the groups came up with an order to perform their names. We then performed the whole piece as a Rondo. This video only shows 1 group as the "A" group, however all groups had a turn to be each letter. Enjoy!!!

This video was filmed using the music department's new Flip HD purchased with the funds raised from this year's talent show!

5th Grade STOMP Compositions 2010

For our last project of the year, the 5th grade students composed rhythmic "STOMP" projects.
The rules:
(1) Your only instruments: basketballs, volleyballs, jump ropes, rhythm sticks, and body percussion
(2) Your piece must have a form of: AB, ABA, or Rondo (ABACADA...)

Here are the final presentations:

Mr. Talbot's Class:

Mr. Sutz's Class:

Due to the many days off and other activities in May/June,
Ms. Baker's class did not get a chance to do this project.

This video was filmed using the music department's new Flip HD purchased with the funds raised from this year's talent show! 

Ms. Taranto's 2nd Grade Class Performs an Original Composition

Today, we learned about Rondo Form.  Rondo Form is when the "A" (or first) section keeps coming back (ie.: A B A C A D A).  The class was split into 4 groups and each student was instructed to come up with a movement to accompany their name.  Then the groups came up with an order to perform their names.  We then performed the whole piece as a Rondo.  This video only shows 1 group as the "A" group, however all groups had a turn to be each letter.  Enjoy!!!  (Yes we got a little silly, and yes sometimes we forgot our names!!!)

First Grade Classes Perform "The Bunny Hop"

Ms. Marrone, Ms. Johnert, and Ms. Kanterman's classes perform the Denise Gagne original tune: 

"The Bunny Hop!"

Ms. Marone's Class:

Ms. Johnert's Class:

Ms. Kanterman's Class:

These videos were filmed using the school's new iPod Nano, which was purchased using funds raised from this year's

Talent Show!

2 Kindergarten Classes Perform: "Teddy Bear"

Ms. Baskind and Ms. Martin's class perform the classic song: "Teddy Bear."

Ms. Baskind's Class:

Ms. Martin's Class:

The videos were filmed using the school's new iPod Nano, purchased using the funds raised by this year's Talent Show!!!

Mr. Sutz's Class: April 28, 2010

"The Mysterious Ticking Noise by the Harry Potter Puppet Pals" was a YouTube sensation that features all the names of the main characters from the Harry Potter series performed as ostinati.  An ostinato is a rhythm/melody that is repeated.  In this piece, the names are all layered.

Here is a recording of Mr. Sutz's class performing this piece.  The students then created their own name ostinati using their own names (see the Video page!)

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Salem 4th Graders Write the Blues

During "Jazz in our Schools Month" the Salem 4th graders learned all about the Blues.  As a culmination, they composed their own blues songs based on the standard blues formula.  Enjoy!

Ms. Strianese's Class:

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Ms. Eigo's Class:

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Ms. Schneider's Class:

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Ms. Brehm's Class:

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5th Grade Chorus Rehearsal: May 7, 2010

Today, the 5th grade chorus recorded their 5 concert songs.  Our concert is on June 8th and we have about 2 rehearsals left.

Listen to the recordings and leave a comment.  You do not need to leave your name.  Your comment may be a positive one or one that suggests an improvement or something that needs to be worked on.  There should be no negative or rude comments.  I will provide some ideas of what you should be listening to for each song.

(in concert order)

Cape Cod Chantey (arr. Gallina)

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Listen for how both parts fit together (do they blend well? are the sections tight??)  and the ending!!!

Afternoon on a Hill (Gray)

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Listen to the harmonies, the middle section, the ending (was it too harsh?), and was the group singing in the appropriate style (smooth and light?

Blackbird (arr. Friedman)

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Didn't Dex rock? (I know we need to work on the end and yes it is different then the real version!)
What sections need to be worked on still?  How did the part 2 harmony section sound in the 2nd verse?

Swingin' With the Saints (arr. Hayes)

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Are both parts balanced in the beginning section?  Do you notice a style change from the first section to the second?  What needs to still be worked on?

Don't Stop Believin'

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I know, I know, next time with the real band!  Didn't our soloists rock?!  How are the harmonies?  Do both parts blend well?  Do you notice the talking in the middle of the song (I heard it very clearly)

Feel free to leave any other comments about the performance as a whole.  Are we ready for June 8th?!

Mrs. Keogh's Class: January 15, 2010

Ms. Keogh's kindergarten class performs the echo song: "I am a Pizza." Since there are so many words in this song, we used the SMARTBoard to help us!!!

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Ms. Castillo's Class: January 13, 2010

Ms. Castillo's kindergarten class performs the echo song: "I am a Pizza." Since there are so many words in this song, we used the SMARTBoard to help us!!!

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Ms. Martin's Class: January 12, 2010

Ms. Martin's kindergarten class performs the echo song: "I am a Pizza." Since there are so many words in this song, we used the SMARTBoard to help us!!!

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Ms. Baskind's Class: January 11, 2010

First podcast of 2010!
Ms. Baskind's kindergarten class performs the silly echo song: "I am a Pizza" (with the aide of the SMARTBoard!!!)

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