Jump!

One of our new music resources this year is an excellent Orff based book called Fun 'N Games Galore by Sue Harvie.  The Grade 4 and 5's worked on a simple call and response chant to get to know each other called "Jump!"  Here is a little snippet of the chant (used by permission).  Can you keep the beat?

Name Games

What is the rhythm of your name and how many drum taps do you play?

The beginning of the year is always a challenge to remember old and new names.  As the music teacher, I have over 200 students and staff to know and it's important to remember these quickly. Kinders and Grade 1's had the opportunity to try our new buffalo drum.  A buffalo drum is inspired by the indigenous cultures of North America.