Saturday, January 14, 2012

Mrs. Doty's Class: "The Syncopated Clock"

Mrs. Doty's Class demonstrates staccato and legato with their scarf movements in "The Syncopated Clock" by Leroy Anderson.  The form of the piece is
 introduction A B A C A coda.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Mrs. Platt's Class: "The Syncopated Clock"

The 1st Graders learned about form (introduction ABACA coda) with this music by American composer, Leroy Anderson. They also learned about staccato (short sounds) and legato (smooth sounds).


Mrs. DiBenedetto's Class: "The Syncopated Clock" Scarf Movement

The 1st Graders learned about form (introduction ABACA coda) with this music by American composer, Leroy Anderson.  They also learned about staccato (short sounds) and legato (smooth sounds).

Mrs. Creach's Class; "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

Mrs. Grimm's Class: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

Mrs. Stone's 2nd Grade Class "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

These 2nd graders worked together to create melodies to go along with the book.
Also listed for a crescendo and decrescendo on the word "Australia"