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Welcome to Music Class! Welcome to Music Class!A brief overview of our

music program.Dr. Maryanne. J. Kane

2009-2010

A brief overview of our music program.

Dr. Maryanne. J. Kane2009-2010

There are many exciting music adventures for our

students to discover here at

Bywood Elementary School.All students are encouraged to make the most of these

musical opportunities!

There are many exciting music adventures for our

students to discover here at

Bywood Elementary School.All students are encouraged to make the most of these

musical opportunities!

First Grade MusicFirst Grade Music

First grade students engage in rhythm activities focusing on steady beat. Tonal exercises include differentiating between a speaking voice and a singing voice.

First grade students engage in rhythm activities focusing on steady beat. Tonal exercises include differentiating between a speaking voice and a singing voice.

Second Grade MusicSecond Grade Music

Second grade students continue working on rhythmic and tonal activities. When performing on Orff instruments, proper mallet technique is introduced.

Second grade students continue working on rhythmic and tonal activities. When performing on Orff instruments, proper mallet technique is introduced.

Third Grade MusicThird Grade Music

Recorder instruction begins in third grade. Through the

recorder, students actively engage learning notation, reading and writing music on the staff.

Recorder instruction begins in third grade. Through the

recorder, students actively engage learning notation, reading and writing music on the staff.

Fourth Grade Music Fourth Grade Music

Fourth grade students continue exploring the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, tempo, form, dynamics, tone color. Recorder instruction becomes more challenging.

Fourth grade chorus performs for the Spring Concert.

Fourth grade students continue exploring the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, tempo, form, dynamics, tone color. Recorder instruction becomes more challenging.

Fourth grade chorus performs for the Spring Concert.

Fifth Grade MusicFifth Grade Music

In small independent groups, fifth grade students collaboratively work on various projects involving the elements of music. Recorder instruction

involves student lead activities. Fifth grade chorus performs for the Winter Concert

In small independent groups, fifth grade students collaboratively work on various projects involving the elements of music. Recorder instruction

involves student lead activities. Fifth grade chorus performs for the Winter Concert

BandBand Grades 4 and 5 may participate in

woodwind, brass, percussion lessons. As part of Bywood’s Band, students participate in the Winter and Spring Concerts. The Jazz Ensemble performs throughout the district and records a CD.

Grades 4 and 5 may participate in woodwind, brass, percussion lessons. As part of Bywood’s Band, students participate in the Winter and Spring Concerts. The Jazz Ensemble performs throughout the district and records a CD.

Orchestra Orchestra Grades 3,4 and 5 may participate in violin, viola, cello, and string bass lessons. As part of Bywood’s Orchestra, students participate in the Winter and Spring Concert. The 5th grade string ensemble performs for the 5th grade

Completion Ceremony.

Grades 3,4 and 5 may participate in violin, viola, cello, and string bass lessons. As part of Bywood’s Orchestra, students participate in the Winter and Spring Concert. The 5th grade string ensemble performs for the 5th grade

Completion Ceremony.

ChorusChorus

Chorus performs for Bywood’s Winter and Spring Concerts. In

addition to learning a wide repetoire of songs, chorus members also experience in-depth vocal training.

Chorus performs for Bywood’s Winter and Spring Concerts. In

addition to learning a wide repetoire of songs, chorus members also experience in-depth vocal training.

Bywood BuddiesBywood Buddies

Bywood Buddies are a Project Outreach Program and perform for community events like the U.D. Annual Chicken Festival and U.D. Pride Day. Bywood Buddies perform in the Winter and Spring Concerts.

Bywood Buddies are a Project Outreach Program and perform for community events like the U.D. Annual Chicken Festival and U.D. Pride Day. Bywood Buddies perform in the Winter and Spring Concerts.

The Upper Darby Educational

and Cultural Foundation Gala. The Upper Darby Educational

and Cultural Foundation Gala. Select members of the band, orchestra, and chorus are invited to

participate in this annual fund-raiser. Proceeds from the Gala directly benefit students in the Upper Darby School District through the form of grants.

Select members of the band, orchestra, and chorus are invited to

participate in this annual fund-raiser. Proceeds from the Gala directly benefit students in the Upper Darby School District through the form of grants.

Pictures of our Music RoomPictures of our Music Room

Full viewFull view

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Why include music in the curriculum?Why include music in the curriculum? Memory is a mental system that receives, stores, organized,

alters and recovers information from sensory input (Coon, 1997). Research has shown memory to be affected by many different factors. One of these factors is music, which has been found to stimulate parts of the brain. Many studies have demonstrated that music enhances the memory. Music aids the storage and recall of information in the human memory.

THE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON MEMORYSARA B. KIRKWEGDEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

http://clearinghouse.missouriwestern.edu/manuscripts/230.asp

Memory is a mental system that receives, stores, organized, alters and recovers information from sensory input (Coon, 1997). Research has shown memory to be affected by many different factors. One of these factors is music, which has been found to stimulate parts of the brain. Many studies have demonstrated that music enhances the memory. Music aids the storage and recall of information in the human memory.

THE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON MEMORYSARA B. KIRKWEGDEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

http://clearinghouse.missouriwestern.edu/manuscripts/230.asp

For additonal information:For additonal information:

Contact Maryanne J. Kane: 610-352-6842http://www.teacherweb.com/PA/UpperDarby/MaryanneKane

Thank you and remember to keep singing and dancing!

Contact Maryanne J. Kane: 610-352-6842http://www.teacherweb.com/PA/UpperDarby/MaryanneKane

Thank you and remember to keep singing and dancing!