tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92169278167989158882024-03-13T12:58:59.582-07:00Music at Bert Raney ElementaryA blog for the students of Bert Raney Elementary School and their parents.Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-60163594938233791712014-01-12T13:17:00.006-08:002014-01-12T13:17:57.603-08:00Fourth Graders Build DulcimersThe fourth graders will be building dulcimers on Feb. 3 as part of an Artist in Residency program with <a href="http://www.rosssutter.com/" target="_blank">Ross Sutter</a>. We are in need of 6-8 adult volunteers to help that morning, 8:15-11:00. Basic construction skills are helpful, but not required (using a staple gun, drilling a hole). Please let me know (or call the Bert Raney office) if you are able to help.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-40731019213315970152013-11-30T13:31:00.001-08:002013-11-30T13:31:02.058-08:00Garage Band Free Today<p> If you have an iDevice (iPhone, iPod, iPad), the Garage Band app is free today. It is normally $4.99. There is also an app called Hip Hop Drum Kit that is free today. Go get them!</p><div style="text-align: right; font-size: small; clear: both;" id="blogsy_footer"><a href="http://blogsyapp.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://blogsyapp.com/images/blogsy_footer_icon.png" alt="Posted with Blogsy" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 5px;" width="20" height="20" />Posted with Blogsy</a></div>Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-67470098981819229702013-11-27T08:58:00.001-08:002013-11-27T09:06:33.890-08:00A new digital piano!Woo hoo! Thanks to a very generous donation from Friends of Music, the elementary music room has a brand new digital piano. It was ordered on Thursday afternoon and was delivered before 9:00 a.m. on Monday. That's crazy fast!<br />
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I used it for the first time with second graders yesterday. They were playing mallet instruments (glockenspiels, xylophones, and metallophones) in a rotation. I was accompanying on the new digital piano. Since I needed to play the same song about 30 times in the class period, I changed the instrument sound each time I played it. The kids thought that was super cool. I can't wait to figure out what other cool things I can do with the new piano.<br />
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I am so very thankful for the support our classroom receives from Friends of Music. Every year they subscribe to several music teaching magazines that I use with the students. They also purchased half of the new risers we got last year. We are very fortunate have such an active music booster organization for our district.<br />
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If you would like to become a member of Friends of Music and offer your time, talent, or would like to make a monetary donation, please <a href="mailto:bjahn@isd2190.org" target="_blank">contact me</a> and I can get more information to you.<br />
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In preparation for Veteran's Day, the students at Bert Raney Elementary have been learning about and singing our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. Grades 2-5 heard a bit of the history behind The Star-Spangled Banner. You can read about it <a href="http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/flag-day/short-stories/the-star-spangled-banner.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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All grades learned about the proper etiquette for singing the Star-Spangled Banner. We discussed:<br />
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This year I have a little more access to iPads than I have previously had. One of the ways I am using the iPads is with the Edmodo app. I am using Edmodo with 4th and 5th graders. Each student has their own account. We've used them enough that they should know how to log in by now, but if not, please <a href="mailto:bjahn@isd2190.org" target="_blank">contact me</a> for user name and password information.<br />
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Edmodo looks a lot like Facebook, but it is specifically for schools and students and is much more secure. For instance, students are unable to send messages to other students. They are able to post messages that the whole class can see (if I give them that option) and they are able to send messages to me. Parent accounts are also available. The parent account allows you to see items your child has posted, items I have posted, and any messages that are exchanged between your child and me. If you would like the code to create your parent account, please let me know.<br />
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So far I have used our Edmodo accounts to give additional information to students. They have had links to some videos that relate to what we've worked on in class. They also have access to their recorder music in their "backpack" of Edmodo. Students can earn badges (awards) for their Edmodo profile for completing various tasks. I will be giving badges for Recorder Karate belts and other accomplishments. Sometimes I have students access their Edmodo accounts during music class and work on tasks I've set up for them there so they are still engaged in learning while I have some time to work with smaller groups or individuals. It has been a great tool!<br />
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Students are not required to use Edmodo outside of the school day, but they can if they would like to and have computer/Internet access. The free Edmodo app is available for iPad/iPhone/iPod and for Android devices. You can also access it from a regular computer at <a href="http://yme.edmodo.com/">yme.edmodo.com</a>.Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-79477294985970304582013-10-23T09:37:00.001-07:002013-10-23T09:39:14.285-07:00Trick or Treat - Playground Ball ActivityMrs. Ims' second grade class is doing a ball bouncing activity to a rhyme called Trick or Treat. Students say the poem while bouncing the ball every two beats. The purpose of the activity was to prepare to learn about half note, to practice keeping the pulse of the poem, and to give the children a solo opportunity. After the recitation of the poem, the students each had a solo to tell us their favorite candy. You'll have to turn the volume up really loud to hear the solos. This was an impromptu recording without much preparation. It is not polished (and was not meant to be). :) Look for your child if he/she is in Mrs. Ims' class. Enjoy.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-75274789418710829632013-10-21T09:37:00.002-07:002013-10-22T12:46:50.946-07:00Free Ukulele E-BookIf you have a Kindle or the free Kindle App on some other mobile device, you may be interested in this ukulele eBook that is available today through Wednesday (Oct. 23). It is usually $3.99. The book is called <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Ukulele%20playing%20friends:%20If%20you%20have%20a%20Kindle%20or%20use%20the%20Kindle%20app%20on%20your%20iPad%20or%20other%20device,%20this%20ukulele%20book%20is%20free%20today%20through%20Wednesday.%20I've%20heard%20good%20things%20about%20it.%20http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPYJ2IW/ref=s9_simh_bw_p351_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0NGK20GSTS001442WE6V&pf_rd_t=101" target="_blank">21 Songs in 6 Days: Learn to Play Ukulele the Easy Way</a>. I have heard good things about the book, but I have not used it personally. I just downloaded it and will take a peek when I have a moment.<br />
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Fifth graders may be interested in the book since they will be using the ukulele in class later this year. Fourth graders may be interested in downloading the book since it is free and they will get to use the ukuleles next year.<br />
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<p>You need your recorder and a microphone on your computer for the game to work. I'll have a few microphones available for checkout at school. Mac computers have a built-in microphone, so you don't need another one.</p>
<p><strong><u>Music Teacher Friends</u></strong>: If you sign up <a href="http://joytunes.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2589e7e97369140eaeef161b2&id=611e0286e5&e=04b9e2d0c6" target="_blank" title="Joy Tunes Recorder">using this link</a>, my students will gain access to more music from Recorder Express. We appreciate your help!</p>
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<p>This week I was able to get back into the music room to start putting things back together for the upcoming school year. The floors are newly waxed and everything looks clean and shiny. I'll post some pictures of the classroom as soon as it is ready for students.</p>
<p>I have a newly revamped website for our music classroom. It's not completely done, but I've got a really good start. You can visit it at <a href="https://sites.google.com/a/isd2190.org/music-at-bert-raney/home" target="_blank" title="Music at Bert Raney">https://sites.google.com/a/isd2190.org/music-at-bert-raney/home</a>. This is a different address from the previous music website, so please bookmark it and use this site from now on.</p>
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Last spring I submitted a grant to Target called "Sing and Play a Story." A couple of weeks ago, I received the exciting news that they are funding my project. The money will allow me to replace a few of our instruments that are in very sad shape as well as purchasing a few new ones and a lot of picture books. I hope to use a lot of picture books and poetry in our music classes this year. Stay tuned for more information about our new instruments as they arrive and we begin to use them.<br />
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Last spring I also received a <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/mrs.jahn" target="_blank">DonorsChoose.org grant</a> for a half classroom set of ukuleles. I received a confirmation email that the ukes were ordered today. About five minutes later I received an email saying the ukuleles are back ordered. Boo! I have no idea when we will get them, but I hope it is soon. As soon as they get here, fifth graders will be Strummin' Up Some Fun.<br />
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Don't forget that you can subscribe to this blog so that you get an email each time I make a new post. Just enter your email in the upper right hand corner of this page. I look forward to keeping you updated on the exciting things happening in the music room this year.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-18867089846876730222012-05-23T08:04:00.000-07:002012-05-23T08:10:58.625-07:00Jump BandsSome music teacher friends of mine are curious about an activity we are doing in class these last days of school. Fourth and Fifth graders are using jump bands and having a ball. I got this idea from my friend, Kristin Lukow, who teaches music in Nebraska. Her students have been using jump bands for years and are very good at it. If you search for her on YouTube, you will see videos of her students.<br />
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Here's a picture of our principal, Mrs. Kennedy, jumping with us today.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-15141014316637237922012-04-22T16:12:00.001-07:002012-04-22T16:12:39.956-07:00The Ukes are Coming! The Ukes are Coming!Woo hoo! I learned late last week that our <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/mrs.jahn?historical=true" target="_blank">DonorsChoose.org</a> project for ukuleles has been fully funded! We had one large donation from a local family and then the remainder of the project was funded by the <a href="http://www.horacemann.com/" target="_blank">Horace Mann Insurance Company</a>. I am very grateful for the support of those two donors. I really didn't expect the project to be funded this year, but it looks like we'll get to use them yet this spring. The ukuleles were ordered on April 20! I can hardly wait until they get here. I haven't told the students yet, so we'll see if the news leaks out to them this way.<br />
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My plan is for 5th Graders to get to learn to play the ukuleles. It will be a couple of weeks before we are able to start. First of all, the ukuleles need to get here. Secondly, we are finishing a unit on band/orchestra instruments and then I have the iPad lab reserved for a GarageBand project. Then we will start with the ukuleles. We sure have a lot to fit into these last few weeks of school.<br />
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The timing of this news is perfect since I just started teaching the song Count On Me by Bruno Mars to the 5th graders. We were just discussing the ukulele because he plays it in the video.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-76953007972831804942012-04-17T10:51:00.001-07:002012-04-17T10:55:26.498-07:00Great News - Matching Donations<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Great news! Between now and the end of April, any donations to our <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/project/strummin-up-some-fun/712190/?challengeid=234741" target="_blank">DonorsChoose project</a> (even $1) up to $100 will be matched by Maclife.com. All you have to do is enter the code <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">MACLIFE at checkout. You can see all the details of the MacLife DonorsChoose Challenge <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/blogs/donorschoose_challenge_2012_frequently_asked_questions" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span>Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-71643463584327411822012-04-03T17:25:00.001-07:002012-04-03T17:25:47.574-07:002nd Grade Class CompositionsEach second grade class wrote a song using the pitches Do, Re, and Mi. After writing the song, the students learned to play it on the mallet instruments. We recorded Mrs. Jessen's class today. We attempted to squeeze everyone together so they could all be seen in the video, but I still managed to block the view of a couple of students while playing the drum. I thought I was out of the shot. :( I'll add the other class recordings as we make them.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-6374323549944351522012-04-03T16:45:00.004-07:002012-04-03T16:45:47.973-07:002nd Grade Concert SelectionsHere are some of the second grade selections from the spring concert.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-37647763522110880042012-04-03T16:42:00.000-07:002012-04-03T16:42:47.221-07:00K/1 Concert Selections<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The K-3 Spring concert was held on Thursday, March 15 and I think it went quite well. Here are some of the K/1 selections.</span><br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-14054234591989629382012-03-12T17:27:00.003-07:002012-03-12T17:27:43.259-07:00DonorsChoose Donations Matched until March 19.From now until March 19, any donations made to our <a href="http://www.donorschoose.org/mrs.jahn" target="_blank">DonorsChoose project</a> will automatically be matched. Enter the word BLOOM where it says "match or gift code." $360 to go!Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-20151536667278739862012-03-08T08:08:00.000-08:002012-03-08T08:08:47.134-08:00I Love to Read MonthFebruary is I Love to Read Month and as part of our celebrations last month, BRE had a Read-a-Thon and Pajama Day. I love staying in my slippers all day long! We used several books in the music room in February.<br />
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K/1 students used conga drums and rhythm sticks along with the book Drummer Hoff.<br />
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All students in grades K-3 were introduced to a new friend, Pete the Cat. We read Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin. The book is fun and has a good message. There is a YouTube video of Mr. Eric reading the book to a group of children. The melody he uses for Pete's song is slightly different in the video than we used in the classroom.<br />
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Third grade students also read America the Beautiful.<br />
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Fourth grade students did a rhythm activity to go along with the book Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-40903813549759781562012-02-24T06:36:00.001-08:002012-02-24T06:36:14.932-08:00Date Change for K-3 ConcertWe needed to change the date of the K-3 Spring Concert due to a conflict with the use of the auditorium and the high school large group music contest that YME will be hosting that week. Please note this date change on your calendar. Here is the new information.<br />
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K-3 Spring Concert<br />
<b>Thursday, March 15, 2012</b><br />
6:30 p.m.<br />
High School Auditorium<br />
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Thanks for your flexibility! The students are working hard to prepare their selections for you.Mrs. Jahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08434203604894386257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9216927816798915888.post-46655594619444203552012-02-24T06:29:00.005-08:002012-02-24T06:29:31.636-08:005th Grade Folk DancingWe do a lot of folk dancing in our classroom. In the past few weeks, we've tried out two new (well, they are new to me) folk dances. I recorded fifth graders doing the dances. These videos were done in one "take" with no warning to the students until a minute before we shot the video. Here they are:<br />
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This is Mr. Koetter's class doing "The Boston Tea Party." We love the step that is called "dip and dive." There are too many students to fit in the video at one time, so I spent a couple of minutes showing each set.<br />
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This is Mrs. Lavin's class doing "Sashay the Donut." It is super fun!<br />
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