tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78171934847270468562023-11-15T10:45:14.278-08:00Mrs. Peabody's Music BlogMrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-31207549265443283702011-09-27T08:12:00.000-07:002011-09-27T08:23:04.722-07:00CurriculumSome of the music curriculum Ms. Potts and I use in General music class-<br /><br /><em>Conversational Solfege: 3-5 grades-</em> This general music curriculum was written by John M. Feierabend, a leader in early music curriculum that focuses on teaching our students music through folk songs, especially American folk songs. He uses solfege and rhythm syllables as a method toward understanding notation.<br /><br /><em>First Steps in Music: 1-2 grades-</em> John M. Feierabend's music curriculum for early elementary focuses on folk songs and singing games. This curriculum is designed to help early elementary students become comfortable with singing alone and with others in a comfortable classroom setting.<br /><br /><em>Composer of the Month:1-5 grade</em>-<br />Each month of the school year we will be discussing a composer and their musical works. Students will listen to and discuss major musical works and their significance to us today. <br /><br /><em>Move it!: 1-5 grade-</em> Each month the students will be learning a sequence of movements for a specific piece of classical music. The motions for each piece focus on themes in the music. We will be learning a new one each monthMrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-19330351938051903732011-09-27T08:10:00.000-07:002011-09-27T08:12:03.779-07:00Composer of the monthOctober's composer of the month is John Williams.<br /><br />John Williams is an American Composer most known for composing music for many well-known movies: JAWS, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Hook, E.T., Jurassic Park, and more.<br /><br />He was born on February 8, 1932 in Queens, New York. He studied piano at The Juilliard School of Music. He has won Five Academy Awards, Four Golden Globe Awards, and Twenty-one Grammy Awards. John Williams was the conductor of the Boston Pops from 1983-1990.<br /><br />We will be listening to music by John Williams in school during the month of October.Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-7130839895942932132011-09-01T06:31:00.000-07:002011-09-01T07:01:17.603-07:00Welcome Back!!Welcome back Francis Wyman students!! I look forward to seeing all of you in music class soon! There a few changes to the music department this year. . .
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<br />**<strong>Mrs. Gendron </strong>will be teaching the 4th and 5th grade <em>Instrument lessons and Bands on the stage.</em>
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<br />**We have a new music teacher, <strong>Ms. Potts</strong>! Ms. Potts will be teaching <em>general music and chorus in the SMALL music room </em>(this was Mrs. Peabody's music room).
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<br />**<strong>Mrs. Peabody </strong>will be teaching <em>general music and chorus in the BIG music room </em>(this was Mrs. Gendron's music room last year).
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<br />**<strong>Mrs. Niu and Mrs. Rzasa </strong>are teaching music at the Memorial school this year. They promised me that they will come and visit sometime soon!
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<br />This year looks to be a great school year filled with music, laughter, and fun! See you next week!Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-37776001503147153382011-01-26T07:42:00.001-08:002011-01-26T07:46:10.941-08:003rd Grade Recorders3rd grade recorders are in! Your third grade child should have come home with their recorder this week. Parents, please encourage your child to practice and perform at home. If you have any questions, feel free to contact one of the music teachers-<br /><br />Kerry Gendron, 781-238-6812<br />Jen Rzasa, 781-273-7053<br />Lindsey Peabody, 781-273-7053Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-90785542449635421962011-01-26T07:37:00.001-08:002011-01-26T07:38:54.184-08:00All-Band ConcertLast year's All-Band Concert at the BHS was a huge success! We are planning this year's All-Band Concert for <strong>Thursday, March 10, 2011</strong>. Details will be coming soon. . .Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-87313465616378483332010-09-07T03:39:00.000-07:002010-12-06T08:08:56.917-08:00Third Grade RecordersThe third grade classes will be starting recorders following Winter break. Be on the look out for information coming home about purchasing a recorder soon. . .Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-51265689380480477262010-05-13T11:27:00.000-07:002010-08-31T16:56:00.558-07:00Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-33235871453794622642010-04-07T07:53:00.000-07:002010-04-07T07:57:22.556-07:00Ode to Joy- solfegeMi Mi Fa So So Fa Mi Re Do Do Re Mi Mi- ReRe<br />Mi Mi Fa So So Fa Mi Re Do Do Re Mi Re- DoDo<br />Re Re Mi Do Re MiFa Mi Do Re MiFa Mi Re Do Re So<br />Mi Mi Fa So So Fa Mi Re Do Do Re Mi Re- DoDoMrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-13419783233285334472010-03-31T07:43:00.000-07:002010-03-31T11:44:49.144-07:00Spring Concert notice<strong>SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL<br />Thursday, April 15th<br />Arts Night- 6-8 p.m.<br />Music Concert starting at 6:30 p.m.</strong><br /><em>Concert attire for all performing</em>- <br /><em>Girls</em>- black pants/ skirt, white shirt/ blouse<br /><em>Boys</em>-black pants, white shirt<br /><br /><em>Order for show-</em><br />4th grade Band performs<br /> 4th grade Chorus performs<br />INTERMISSION<br />5th grade Band<br />5th grade Chorus<br /><br />This year’s Spring concert will be a rotating concert allowing for Arts Night viewing. This should also allow for sufficient seating for family members and friends in the auditorium. If you child is performing in the second half of the concert (fifth grade students), please view the art work around the school prior to the intermission. If your child is in the first half of the concert (fourth grade students), please stay in the auditorium until intermission. During intermission, please leave the auditorium to allow for parents/family of children performing in the second half of the show to enter and be seated.<br /><em>Reporting times</em>-<br /><strong>4th grade Band members</strong>- report to Mrs. Gendron’s room at 6:15 p.m.<br /><strong>4th grade Chorus members</strong>- report to the risers in the auditorium at 6:25 p.m.<br /><strong>5th grade Band members</strong>- report to Mrs. Peabody’s room during intermission.<br /><strong>5th grade Chorus members</strong>- report to the risers in the auditorium during intermission.<br /><br />***** The Francis Wyman Arts Night will be taking place at the same time as the concert. Please be aware that parents are responsible for their child when they are not on stage performing. Fourth and Fifth grade Chorus students will NOT be reporting to a classroom prior to their performance as they did for the Winter Concert. Thank you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Good Concert Etiquette Tips</strong><br /><br />1.Always enter and exit the auditorium between songs not during them. It is distracting to those performing as well as other audience members to be moving around the auditorium during the songs. (This also holds true for all chorus members reporting to the risers. Please come down to the risers between band songs, not during them.)<br />2. No talking during the performance. This too is distracting to the performers and audience members. <br />3. Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices. This allows for fewer distractions through the performance.<br />4. Video cameras and still shot cameras are welcome. That is as long as it does not disrupt the view of other audience members.<br />5. Watch the conductor for cues. If the conductor still has their arms raised during a piece (even if you hear silence),this means the song is not over. Watch for the conductor to lower their arms to their sides. This means the song is over and you can clap with enthusiasm!<br />6. Enjoy the show!Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-31252774527845286062010-03-31T07:04:00.000-07:002010-03-31T07:09:21.731-07:00Yonder lyrics1. <br />Yon-der come day, day is a-break-in',<br />yon-der come day, oh, my soul,<br />yon-der come day, day is a-break-in',<br />sun is a-ri-sin', in my soul.<br /><br />2.<br />Sun---, rise---,<br />sun---, rise-, oh, yon-der,<br />sun---, rise---,<br />sun is a-ri-sin', in my soul.<br /><br />3.<br />Yon-der, yon-der,<br />yon-der, yon-der,<br />yon-der, yon-der,<br />sun is a-ris-in', in my soul.<br /><br />4. (spoken)<br />Tree are green__ and the air is sweet.__<br />The good earth is sing-in un-derneath my feet.__<br />I'll point my feet down that free-dom line.__<br />Walk-in' that road I'm feel-in' fine! Yeah!Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-51267428205034998682010-03-31T07:01:00.000-07:002010-03-31T07:04:30.736-07:00Zum Gali Gali lyricsZum, zum, zum zum. . . .<br />zum, gali, gali, gali, zum gali gali. . . .<br /><br />English-<br />From the dawn till setting sun, <br />everyone finds work to be done.<br />From the dawn till night does come,<br />there's a task for everyone.<br /><br />(Hebrew)<br />Ha sha-lom le maan ha a-min. (Ha shaw-loam ler mawn ha a-mean)<br />Ha a-min le maan ha sha-lom. (Ha a-mean ler mawn ha shaw-loam)Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-56890626529254581882010-03-31T06:58:00.000-07:002010-03-31T07:01:22.077-07:00La Trulla lyricsLi lo le lo li lo--, le lo le lo la. (3 times)<br /><br />(Verse 1)<br />Senora Santana, why is your baby crying?<br />Because of a rosy apple, he lost upon the highway.<br /><br />(Bridge)<br />Li le lo li le lo li lo li le lo li lo le lo la. (2 times)<br /><br /><br />Li lo le lo li lo--, le lo le lo la (3 times)<br /><br />(verse 2)<br />Come now stop your crying and I will give you two.<br />One is for the baby, the other is for you.<br /><br />(Bridge)<br /><br />Li lo le lo li lo--, le lo le lo la (3 times)Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-45870110323392301512010-03-31T06:56:00.000-07:002010-03-31T06:58:24.895-07:00Shenandoah lyrics(Verse 1)<br />Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you.<br />Away, you rolling river.<br />Oh, Shenandoah, I long to see you.<br />Away, I'm bound away,<br />'Cross the wide Missouri.<br /><br />(Verse 2)<br />I long to see your smiling valley,<br />Away, you rolling river.<br />I long to see your smiling valley,<br />Away, I'm bound away,<br />'Cross the wide Missouri.<br /><br />(Verse 3)<br />'Tis seven long years since last I see thee,<br />Away, you rolling river.<br />'Tis seven long years since last I see thee,<br />Away, I'm bound away,<br />'Cross the wide Missouri.Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-7940550434244223102010-03-31T06:51:00.001-07:002010-03-31T06:55:56.835-07:00Ridin' in a Buggy lyrics(Verse 1)<br />(Girls) Rid-in' down to Bal-ti-more-----<br />(Boys) Oh, miss ma-ry jane.<br />Ridin' in a buggy, miss mary jane,<br />miss mary jane, miss mary jane.<br />Ridin' in a buggy, miss mary jane,<br />I'm a long way from home.<br /><br />(Chorus)<br />Who moans for me,<br />who moans for me?<br />Who moans for me, my darlin',<br />who moans for me?<br /><br />(Verse 2)<br />(Girls) Rid-in' down to Bal-ti-more-----<br />(Boys) Oh, miss ma-ry jane.<br />Sally's got a house in Baltimore,<br />in Baltimore, in Baltimore.<br />Sally's got a house in Baltimore,<br />and it's full of chicken pie.<br /><br />(Chorus)<br /><br />(Verse 3)<br />(Girls) Rid-in' down to Bal-ti-more-----<br />(Boys) Oh, miss ma-ry jane.<br />I've got a girl in Baltimore,<br />in Baltimore, in Baltimore.<br />I've got a girl in Baltimore,<br />and she's sixteen stories high.<br /><br />(Chorus)<br /><br />(Verse 4)<br />(Girls) Rid-in' down to Bal-ti-more-----<br />(Boys) Oh, miss ma-ry jane.<br />Fare you well, my little bitty Ann,<br />my little bitty Ann, my little bitty Ann.<br />Fare you well, my little bitty Ann,<br /> for I'm gone away.<br /><br />(Chorus)Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-87249001991296472912010-03-31T06:13:00.000-07:002010-03-31T06:49:46.661-07:00Turn the beat around lyricsTurn it up, turn it up, turn it up-side down. . . (3 times)<br /><br />Turn the beat a-round,<br />Love to hear per-cus-sion,<br />Turn it up-side down,<br />Love to hear per-cus-sion,<br />Love to hear it. . .<br /><br />(Verse 1)<br />Blow horns you sure sound pret-ty,<br />your vi-o-lins keep movin' to the nit-ty grit-ty,<br />when you hear the scratch of the gui-tar scratch-ing,<br />then you know that rhy-thm cor-ners all the ac-tion, <br />whoa yeah.<br /><br />(Chorus)<br />Turn the beat a-round,<br />Love to hear per-cus-sion,<br />Turn it up-side down,<br />Love to hear per-cus-sion,<br />Love to hear it (two times)<br /><br />(verse 2)<br />Flute player play your flute cause,<br />I know that you are playin' to get your groove on,<br />but you see I've made up my mind about it,<br />it's got to be the rhythm<br />no doubt about it,<br />whoa yeah.<br /><br />(Chorus)<br />Love to hear it,<br />Turn the beat around,<br />Love to hear per-cus-ion.<br />Turn it up-side down.<br />love to hear per-cus-sion.<br />Turn the beat around,<br />Love to hear per-cus-sion.<br />Turn it up-side down.<br />Love to hear per-cus-sion.<br />Love to hear it. (3 times)Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-46551258634419425312010-03-19T17:21:00.000-07:002010-03-19T17:28:31.129-07:00All-Band Concert Photos and videosTo see great photos and video clips from the All-Band Concert go to-msmsmusic.wordpress.com<br />Click on the Photo Gallery posts to view the pictures. Clicking on the 'Band Media' button will bring you to the videos.<br />While there, check out the other great things going on in the Middle School Band department. There's lots of great things to look forward to if you keep practicing your instrument and working hard.Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-49364411705878865612010-03-12T18:22:00.000-08:002010-03-12T18:28:35.268-08:00All-Band Concert a HUGE success!<strong>CONGRATULATIONS</strong> to all Francis Wyman fourth and fifth Band members on a great performance at the All-Band Concert on Thursday, March 11th! I hope you had as much fun as I did. I am very proud of all of you and the work you put into your concert preparation. Keep practicing your instrument and looking for music you are interested in playing and some day you will sound like the High School Band! I would love to hear your comments on the evening. I encourage you to post your stories and thoughts on my blog. Keep working hard!Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-69573492787461118542010-03-08T10:33:00.000-08:002010-03-08T10:40:30.463-08:00All-Band ConcertThe Burlington All-Band Concert is this <strong>THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 </strong>in the Burlington High School Gymnasium. All fourth and fifth grade Band members need to report to the gym by <strong>6 p.m.</strong> for our 6:10 p.m. warm-up with their instrument, music, and music stand (if you have one). Parents can stay in the gymnasium for the <strong>7 p.m. concert start</strong>. <br />Concert dress- dark bottoms and white top.<br />Please see the concert notice that was sent home last week for other details. <br />If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Peabody @ school- 781-273-7053, Peabody@burlington.mec.eduMrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-69133777757452473972010-01-28T08:46:00.000-08:002010-01-28T08:56:31.124-08:00Important Instrument/Band informationMany fourth grade Band students have recently dedided to quit their instrument. I understand that it can be difficult to make time to practice an instrument for some students. But, if they are going to succeed at their instrument and improve their playing, practicing at home is essential. Parents, please support and encourage your child to practice their instrument as often as possible. It is important to practice the weekly assignment (found on the assignment page in the back of their book) but it also important to play songs that are fun. This builds self-esteem and encourages more practicing. <br />On a side note, some fourth grade Band students look forward to the opportunity to play percussion (drums) when they are in the fifth grade. Though this is a great opportunity, the music department at Francis Wyman can only offer percussion lessons to those students who play an instrument for the <strong>entire</strong> fourth grade year. Those fourth grade Band students who have quit their instrument part way through their fourth grade year, will not be eligible to play percussion in the fifth grade. Though this may seem unfair, this is the policy of the Instrumental Lesson and Band department.Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-26989900179184068912010-01-14T16:58:00.000-08:002010-01-14T17:03:12.979-08:00Burlington All-Band ConcertThe Burlington All-Band Concert will take place the evening of <strong>Thursday, March 11th </strong>at the Burlington High School. All fourth and fifth grade Band members from the Francis Wyman school will have the opportunity to perform with the other fourth and fifth grade Band members from Fox Hill, Memorial, and Pine Glen elementary schools. This all-band concert is also an opportunity for the Francis Wyman band members to see and hear performances by the Middle and High School Bands. I look forward to seeing all the Francis Wyman Band members there. We are already preparing for the concert in our weekly lessons and Band rehearsals.Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-85585292591115622222009-12-02T08:37:00.001-08:002009-12-02T08:42:44.048-08:00Ball in the House visits Francis WymanOn Tuesday, November 24th <strong>Ball in the House </strong>came to Francis Wyman. This male A capella group hails from the Boston area. The entire school (except for the Kindergarten) learned about what an a capella group is, what beat-boxing is (and even how to do it!), what a true bass sounds like, and lots of other cool vocal information. Check out the <strong>Ball in the House </strong>link in the Link section of the blog. Check out the <strong>Rockapella</strong> link as well. . .my third, fourth, and fifth grade classes have been learning about a capella singing as well as other vocal choirs/chorus'/groups.Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817193484727046856.post-37850086274480565372009-11-03T08:16:00.000-08:002009-11-03T08:17:48.173-08:00Instrument SuppliesBooks, cleaning supplies, reeds, valve oil, etc.<br /><br />Rayburnmusic.com<br /><br />or<br /><br />National Music Company in Woburn 781-933-6300Mrs. Peabody Musichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06605884006429175271noreply@blogger.com0