Category Archives: music
Rhythm Circle
This year, Grade 6 students will spend the first part of the year’s Music classes participating in a Rhythm Circle. Guided by Elizabeth, the members of the group join together in creating group rhythms. If you’ve been in a Drum … Continue reading
McGuffey’s Performance of Alice in Wonderland Jr.
We’d like to extend a belated congratulations to our entire school community—students, parents and staff—for two successful performances of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. earlier this month. Everyone works so hard on all aspects of the show and our students grew in … Continue reading
An Introduction to Jazz in Music Class
Recently in Music class, students in Grade 1 had a ball learning about jazz. They listened to jazz and played along on drums, and they also heard a brief history of jazz and had a chance to talk about what they … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, music
Learning About Form and Composition in Music Class
This week in Music, Lower Elementary students worked on form and composition. Students in Grade 2 used the notes Do, Re, and Mi to compose a wintery song. Using pitched percussion instruments, they wrote then performed the final product. Grade 3 … Continue reading
Posted in Lower Elementary, music
Music at the Farmer’s Market
On a beautiful, crisp Saturday this fall, our students had the opportunity to give a gift to Oxford by singing at the weekly Uptown Farmer’s Market. The students sang the songs they’ve been practicing and played instruments to accompany their music: recorders, … Continue reading
A Tour of Music Hall
Upper Unit students enjoyed a real treat after the concert by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra late last month. Following lunch, which they brown bagged and ate in the lobby, students divided into two groups for a tour of the magnificent Music Hall. … Continue reading
Posted in art, field trip, Middle School, music, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Drawing a Symphony
In preparation for the field trip to listen to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, students in grades 4 through 8 combined music and art one day this week. The theme of the concert is water in its various forms. Most people … Continue reading
Posted in art, field trip, music, Upper Elementary
A Play About Photosynthesis
The Upper Elementary Science class put on a short play about photosynthesis for their Lower Elementary schoolmates, who are also studying Botany. Upper Elementary students worked on the play for two weeks, so they did a lot in very little … Continue reading
Posted in McGuffey, music, science, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Peter, The Wolf, and Other Animals
During music class, Lower Elementary has spent the last week listening. Having a working knowledge of famous pieces of music not only helps one have cultural knowledge, taking time out from creating music helps us learn to listen mindfully. Grade … Continue reading
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Secret Gardens and Public Gardens
The whole Upper Unit had a special opportunity to attend a performance of The Secret Garden at Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park. This acclaimed musical won several Tony awards. Before our trip, we reviewed the book and its story, as … Continue reading
Posted in community, field trip, language arts, McGuffey, Middle School, music, science, Upper Elementary, upper unit
