The school year has started well and we're having lots of fun in Music class. In grade one we are learning about how to make sound on different instruments, grade two are exploring pitch, grade three are learning how to write rhythms, grade four are improvising and grade five are learning about rounds. Grade 5 have also started an exciting new programme and in every other music class they will be learning to play a string instrument so they are ready to join the Middle School String programme next year.
I'm also very pleased that for the first time ever Berkeley has a High School Instrumental Music class. Currently we have 16 students signed up for the class and I can't wait for our first public performance.
In Middle School, the string programme continues, however this year we have four groups instead of two and we now meet every other day. This will enable us to go on and achieve even greater things this year. We are going to have some visitors in school next week from the Thai Double Bass Ensemble and they will be performing for our students, answering some questions and also working with the string groups.
2014-15 is going to be a fantastic year in Music so watch this space and keep up with all the latest developments.
I'm also very pleased that for the first time ever Berkeley has a High School Instrumental Music class. Currently we have 16 students signed up for the class and I can't wait for our first public performance.
In Middle School, the string programme continues, however this year we have four groups instead of two and we now meet every other day. This will enable us to go on and achieve even greater things this year. We are going to have some visitors in school next week from the Thai Double Bass Ensemble and they will be performing for our students, answering some questions and also working with the string groups.
2014-15 is going to be a fantastic year in Music so watch this space and keep up with all the latest developments.