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Chris Davies posted a blog postClassical Music
I'm interested in trying some Classical musical as whole class workshopping for Grade 4-6 students (ages 10-12). Anyone done this before with a Musical Futures approach? Suggestions?See More
Chris Davies replied to Emma Cooper's discussion Calling all music teachers in Melbourne!"I could share my thoughts too - but everything I've implemented about Musical Futures, I've learnt from Ben. Happy to meet up any time. I teach Grade 2-6 but am just getting the grades 3-4 into the Musical Futures approach.…"
Chris Davies commented on Fiona Sexton's blog post New resources"I used "Next To Me" with my Grade 5 band (these boys all do instrumental lessons). They loved it. They broke parts down similar to the song. Reasonably easy to learn. Sounded great with a few strong Grade 6 girls…"
Chris Davies replied to Ben Smith's discussion VELS vs Tasmanian Music Syllabus Assessment Chart"Looks good and I get where you're coming from. VELS is horrible. I have read over the Tassie stuff a few times, liked it very much, but not used it. Your idea is good but seems a lot of paperwork - a page per…"
Chris Davies posted a blog postMusic: Count Us In
On Thursday 1 Nov - we had all 500 students participate in the Music: Count Us In event, and the song "Different People". It was awesome. 500 students SMILING and enjoying music. 100 students from inclusive of all grades played percussion, glockenspiels and ukuleles while a massive choir of 400 sang and danced. The Grade Five rock band played the song.(Unfortuantely our Grade 3s were on camp. But I pre-recorded them and will edit them into the video.)We also entertained our audience…See More
Chris Davies commented on Ben Smith's blog post Term 3 Musical Meanderings"Did it take you all term to write that? Congrats on winning the Battle of the Bands. I think you have every right to brag!!
What a great term you've had with lots of music for all kids, and I know kids of all abilities and…"
Chris Davies commented on Ben Smith's video
Essential Djembe Rhythms
"I purchased the dvd after reading the above articles. A lot of fun. (sore hands). Hoping to do more drumming with the students now. I would have liked a little bit more tuition on getting the 3 sounds played/correct, but I…"
Ben Smith commented on Chris Davies's blog post Term 2 MuFu"Great to hear that things are going well Chris! You have all been very busy this semester its would seem... :)"
Chris Davies commented on Chris Davies's blog post Term 2 MuFu"Up All Night - One Direction
One Thing - One Direction
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson (most popular)
Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye
I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
Forget You - Cee Lo Green"
Peter Crowe commented on Chris Davies's blog post Term 2 MuFu"Wow!
Sounss fantastic Chris! Great job! Well done!"
Chris Davies posted a blog postTerm 2 MuFu
Had another great term. 5-6 students had a choice from 6 songs (three or four chords in regular patterns). We had our Term 2 MuFu concert on the second last day of term and EVERY grade five & student was on stage performing to a large audience. I was so excited. Even students who threatened to stay home or be sick (because they were so nervous) were up there singing/playing. And they got a huge applause after every song. A massive step for many students. AND even better...other…See More
Chris Davies commented on Ben Smith's blog post Musical Futures Term 2 and Musical Futures and ICT Workshop Reflections"Sounds great Ben. Just making the move into iPads in music. Will be in contact soon. "
Chris Davies replied to Ben Smith's discussion What technology do you/your students use in Musical Futures to enhance learning, creativity and further develop musical understanding?"Hi Ben,My students use GarageBand to record music and in Term One students wrote original lyrics and composed music - with the idea of having an original song in our Musical Production. One song is being used and three entered into Wakakirri…"
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Classical Music
Posted on April 12, 2013 at 19:08 1 Comment 0 Likes
I'm interested in trying some Classical musical as whole class workshopping for Grade 4-6 students (ages 10-12). Anyone done this before with a Musical Futures approach? Suggestions?
Music: Count Us In
Posted on November 5, 2012 at 0:52 0 Comments 1 Like
On Thursday 1 Nov - we had all 500 students participate in the Music: Count Us In event, and the song "Different People". It was awesome. 500 students SMILING and enjoying music. 100 students from inclusive of all grades played percussion, glockenspiels and ukuleles while a massive choir of 400 sang and danced. The Grade Five rock band played the song.
(Unfortuantely our Grade 3s were on camp. But I pre-recorded them and will edit them into the video.)
We also…
Continue Term 2 MuFu
Posted on July 1, 2012 at 16:21 4 Comments 1 Like
Had another great term.
5-6 students had a choice from 6 songs (three or four chords in regular patterns). We had our Term 2 MuFu concert on the second last day of term and EVERY grade five & student was on stage performing to a large audience. I was so excited. Even students who threatened to stay home or be sick (because they were so nervous) were up there singing/playing. And they got a huge applause after every song. A massive step for many students. AND even…
Continue Assessment using iPad
Posted on December 27, 2011 at 17:39 2 Comments 0 Likes
Does anyone use an iPad for assessment? or Macbook?
Any good apps to keep track? or how you do it?
Interested to hear what other teachers use to support their assessment.
I'd like to use an iPad - small and easy to carry around.
(I have 400 students - - but only grades 5 & 6 are doing M.F. at moment: about 200 students)
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 22:46 on January 13, 2011, Ben Smith said…
- Welcome Chris! I hope that as we start our music teaching in 2011 this site can become a great resource for all of the music teachers who have signed up. I hope for this to become a place where we can blog about out thoughts with regard to music and music education, a source for advice and answers and a place to ask questions and post video of what we are doing. I look forward to hearing from you in the coming weeks and months. Regards, Ben.
- At 19:36 on February 3, 2011, Ben Smith said…
Hey Chris,
Great to hear that you will be attending the training days, they are shaping up to be an excellent couple of days! Look forward to seeing you there.
Ben.
- At 18:32 on February 16, 2011, Ben Smith said…
Hey Chris, are you coming to the Musical Futures training days at Trafalgar next Thursday and Friday? If so, you should get in contact with Ken at Soundhouse ASAP this week.
Hope to see you there! Ben.
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