In 2nd grade music, the students will sing, dance and play percussion instruments. These experiences will include a blend of improvisation and student creation in addition to traditional songs and playing from simplified musical notation. The students will read and perform motives using Do-Re-Mi-So- and La on a simplified staff. Rhythmically, students will read and perform half notes, quarter notes, quarter rests, and eighth notes. The students will also identify simple forms and patterns in music.
Grades: Every 9 weeks, 2nd grade students are given grades for Rhythm and Pitch. While grades are only given for rhythm and pitch, a wide array of skills and concepts will be incorporated into this class. For details about how these grades will be determined, see the curriculum page.
Learning Skills and Behaviors:
In my experience, the vast majority of students follow my rules and procedures consistently. I reward this good behavior by allowing students to wear ties. In the event that a student demonstrates inappropriate behaviors, that student’s grade will be lowered from S (Successful) to P (Progressing). If a student demonstrates frequent or consistent inappropriate behaviors, the student’s grade will be lowered to N (Needs Improvement). My rules and procedures are posted in both word and picture form in my classroom.
The Concert
This will be the only 2nd grade performance of the school year, so please make attending it a priority. All of the students will be preparing for the concert during music class, and I would love for all of you to be in attendance.
This concert will take place at the end of the PTA meeting in the gym at Due West Elementary School. On the night of the concert, please send your 2nd grader to his/her classroom no earlier than 5:45 and no later than 6:00 PM. Please keep your child's personal effects (jackets, DS's, iPods, purses, umbrella's etc.) with you in the gym. This time has recently changed. Sorry for any inconvenience.
What to wear:
On the night of the concert, please have your child dress up. For example, the boys may wear slacks and a collared shirt; girls may wear slacks or skirt and a blouse, or a dress.
Grades: Every 9 weeks, 2nd grade students are given grades for Rhythm and Pitch. While grades are only given for rhythm and pitch, a wide array of skills and concepts will be incorporated into this class. For details about how these grades will be determined, see the curriculum page.
Learning Skills and Behaviors:
In my experience, the vast majority of students follow my rules and procedures consistently. I reward this good behavior by allowing students to wear ties. In the event that a student demonstrates inappropriate behaviors, that student’s grade will be lowered from S (Successful) to P (Progressing). If a student demonstrates frequent or consistent inappropriate behaviors, the student’s grade will be lowered to N (Needs Improvement). My rules and procedures are posted in both word and picture form in my classroom.
The Concert
This will be the only 2nd grade performance of the school year, so please make attending it a priority. All of the students will be preparing for the concert during music class, and I would love for all of you to be in attendance.
This concert will take place at the end of the PTA meeting in the gym at Due West Elementary School. On the night of the concert, please send your 2nd grader to his/her classroom no earlier than 5:45 and no later than 6:00 PM. Please keep your child's personal effects (jackets, DS's, iPods, purses, umbrella's etc.) with you in the gym. This time has recently changed. Sorry for any inconvenience.
What to wear:
On the night of the concert, please have your child dress up. For example, the boys may wear slacks and a collared shirt; girls may wear slacks or skirt and a blouse, or a dress.