Norwegian Dance

In third grade we've been reviewing form with Grieg's "Norwegian Dance."  We described our A section as piano and calm, while our B section was forte and crazy!!!  We used the parachute to keep the beat in the A section ("washing machine" movements) and crazy ripples for the B section.

Appalachian Spring

Next week the 5th grade will begin listening to Appalachian Spring which is inspired the Shaker tune, "Simple Gifts."

 Here is a link to the original by Aaron Copland:
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Appalachian Spring

Here are the FABULOUS Piano Guys incorporating "Simple Gifts" with "Somewhere Over the Rainbow":
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Piano Guys

 

Canoe Song

Sorry if you were looking for this today, but the internet was down at school this morning!  This is my first chance to get here.

ENJOY!!!