Mega Mix!

 Here is the Nutcracker story and song in 3 minutes!  Ready, set, GO!

The Nutcracker

We have embarked on a new adventure and story for this season.  We are learning about the ballet, the classic Nutcracker story by E.T.A. Hoffman and music by Peter Tchaikovsky.

Check out the story 

Winnipeg's Royal Ballet Company Nutcracker

Learn more about the composer of the Nutcracker music

Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

History of ballet

When I'm Gone

In the spring when our schools went to remote because of covid, the St. James Elementary Music teachers worked on a virtual singing project.  Here is our version of the cups song, When I'm Gone.

Celebrating 45 Years!

 The MB Orff Chapter is celebrating 45 years of membership.  Thank you educators for supporting music education and the training of professional music teachers in our province.  We are truly blessed!

MusicPlay Online

Our classes have been exploring a number of games and activities with the MusicPlay Online website.

Some of our favorites so far are:

Poison Rhythm Games

Christmas Bucket Drumming

Guess the Rhythm

Music Composition

As we continue to explore rhythms, we are moving into practicing our own creations.  Thank-you to MusicPlayOnline for this great website and resource for teaching music in so many ways.

Rhythm Composition

Virtual Instruments

Memories

I am really missing singing with my students and this beautiful video really is touching.  Memories bring back you!

Light a Candle for Peace

As we prepare for our in class Remembrance Day 'assemblies' on Tuesday, November 10, we are learning a new ASL song, Light a Candle for Peace.

O Canada ASL

We are so excited to be learning a new way to do O Canada this year.  Because we have some singing restrictions because of Covid-19, we decided we needed to figure out how to do O Canada every morning without singing.  We are learning American Sign Language.  Thank you to the Manitoba School for the Deaf for providing us with this video of your signs.  Thank you to Mrs. Bowering for teaching us.  We have been enjoying learning it together and look forward to the day when our whole school can gather again in an assembly to sing and sign our national anthem together. 

Meet the Teacher

 

New Year 2020

This coming year 2020-2021 will be none like any we've experienced.  I am so thankful that I get to come to school everyday to work with amazing people and beautiful children.  As for September, I will be focusing on mental health and music mindfulness.  I am so looking forward to helping kids feel amazing.  Follow our journey on Instagram @musicroomsb

 

Make a Difference

It's been a difficult last few months for many of us and many teachers and students and families did not anticipate this move to on-line learning and all things related.  A huge shout out to the students who were able to participate in this final year end song.  We can make a difference in the world.  Let your light shine! 

We wish everyone a safe and happy summer and look forward to seeing you in the fall! 

Musically yours,

Ms. Rempel️ 🎶

Stevenson's Online Talent Show 2020

Due to Covid-19, our school talent show got cancelled so we put together a video of lots of talent acts from our students and staff.  Enjoy!

Moana Jr. Auditions

Dear Grade 3/4/5 students and parents,

It's that time again for auditions for our upcoming 2020-2021 Divisional Musical, Disney's Moana Jr.  This year auditions will be alittle different.  Mrs. Olko, the director of the play, will be auditioning students through a video audition.  Please see the note from her below.  There are a number of things to consider and all interested students need to contact Ms. Rempel ASAP.  We will set-up an online meeting to go over things including the songs, the character you would like to memorize a part for and the movement component that includes marching in beat, step-touch and the box step.

From Mrs. Paula Olko:

Due to the current COVID 19 situation, I will be conducting all auditions on-line.

• Students who were in the program before and want to be in the ensemble do NOT need to send a video audition. These students only need to fill out the Google form linked below.
• Students who were in the program before and want to audition for a lead role must submit a video audition along with the completed Google form.
• New students to the program must also submit a video audition and a completed Google form. Please choose one acting side and one song from the Audition Materials link below.

Everyone must complete the Google form, to be considered for a role in the show.

All auditions must be submitted via the Google form by the evening of Friday May 8, 2020.

Please see here for the link to ALL the information including the songs and script: SJASD musical audition link and contact your music teacher, Ms. Rempel (julianna.rempel@sjasd.ca), to let her know you are planning to audition.  She can help you with rehearsing.

Mrs. Paula Olko
Producer / Director / Choreographer
paula.olko@sjasd.ca

Grade K-2 Music Home Learning Booklet #2

The second music booklet is going home with our K-2 students this week.


Here is a pdf copy of it for your downloading: Music Home Learning Booklet #2


Here is the first music booklet that went out in March if you haven't received it. Music Home Learning Booklet #1

Here are the links to the story and song in Booklet #2.

Never Play Music Right Next To The Zoo - John Lithgow - Read Aloud

If All the Raindrops

As per direction from MB Education, Grade K-5 students are expected to do no more than 1 hour of school a day with a focus on literacy, numeracy and physical movement. This is so great and we hope that this is manageable for you and your families. We are here to help. With that said, music is form of literacy and a wonderful part of life that helps relieve stress and bring joy. It is a creative art form that uses different parts of the brain that are good for us. I sincerely hope that your family finds time to make music together, whether it's just listening to a fun song or dancing or practicing an instrument.

I hope all my students enjoy the activities in these booklets. It would be wonderful to hear atleast once a week something you have been doing in the arts and feel free to email me pictures or videos or post it through SeeSaw login. (julianna.rempel@sjasd.ca)

And please let me know if you need anything.

Stay well and happy music making!

Ms. Rempel 💕

Songs for Change

Been loving all the musical things going on around the world these days as many have been in isolation and firing up the creativity to help us all get through.

Here's a great musical collaboration of musicians around the world.  Take a load off!

Time for a Break

Dear Stevenson Family,

I imagine if you are anything like me, you are exhausted.  It's been a trying few weeks and spring break is now here.  I hope to take a break from school work and I hope you take this time to connect with your families.  Make memories and love well.  Sing, dance, play.  Above all, love and take care of yourself!

More to come after the break but until then, I'm signing out.

💗 Ms. Rempel

Here's a little song to dance your way into the break!

Gr. K-2 Music Home Learning

This week a music package went home with some music activities for K-2 students.  If you did not receive it and would like it, here is a PDF of the package:  Music K-2 Home Package

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES…

1. MUSICAL SCAVENGER HUNT
Check of as many boxes as you can.
See if you can do one each day!

2. RHYTHM COMPOSITION
Compose your own rhythm composition and play it using items in your house.  Experiment to see what different sounds you can make out of everyday items like cans from the pantry, pots and pans, or tables and chairs.  Perform your composition for the people in your house.

3. CREATE A SOUND STORY
Using sounds you can make with items around your house, complete the Sound Story with different sound effects to make the story more interesting.  Be creative and find the interesting sounds.  CHALLENGE:  Write your own sound story!

4.  PRACTICE O CANADA VERSIONS
We’ve been learning the English and bilingual versions of O Canada.  Find a recording of the French version and sing along.  CHALLENGE:  Find a different version of O Canada in a different language.

Most of the music classes will be through SeeSaw Login.  I am in the process of setting up classes and music activities.  Please check your child's account by Monday afternoon for music lessons.  All students should have received a login code from their homeroom teachers but if you did not, please contact me right away and I can get it to you: julianna.rempel@sjasd.ca  If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Gr. 3/4/5 Recorders

If you are in Gr. 3/4/5 and have not been to school this week, please pick up your package of music, recorder and login code in the music room.

This note is going home for our Grade 3/4/5 music students this week.  I am expecting they are dong a little bit of music at home these next 3 weeks.  They are able to work on their belts for Recorder Karate and record it on the app or website: SeeSaw Class  

Talent Show Postponed

Please continue to rehearse over this break as we may still may have the show at later date.

Thanks!

Winnipeg Music Festival

All Grade 3/4/5 choirs have been busy learning their songs for the Winnipeg Music Festival which is coming up on Monday.  Parents, please see the note that was sent home today.  We will have their performances available at parent conferences as well as we will be performing out our Stevenson Idol Talent Show on Wednesday, April 29.

Frozen Jr. Musical

Starting January 25th, the SJASD Divisional Musical Theatre is presenting, Frozen Jr.  Get your tickets here!

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!