Hey Bridge friends! We learned some new intervals today – prime, 6th, 7th and 8th (octave)! I recommend looking at the parent-only theory answers attached so that you feel empowered to assist your student with the interval work, particularly when it comes to prime! Bridge Homework #6 Video – to watch before/during the next [...]
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Hey Bridge friends! Bridge Homework #5 Video – to watch before/during the first practice. Composer’s Corner 5 1. Renaissance Art (the last 15 seconds are useless but the first 4:45 are amazing!!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB-nfp-JxHQ 2. Renaissance Keyboard Instrument https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcfl3lYQy9M Theory page answers attached for parents’ eyes only. If they need assistance, try to give [...]
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Hey Bridge friends! Bridge Homework #4 Video – longer, to watch before/during the first practice IF NEEDED. Shorter videos with SPECIFIC instruction: Workbook Assignment 4 Magic Key Technique section Workbook Assignment 4 Mexican Hat Dance *NEW SONG* Composer’s Corner 4 links 1. The Renaissance Period 2. Renaissance Music Theory Pages Days 1 and [...]
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Hey Bridge friends! Bridge Homework #3 Video – to watch before/during the first practice. Composer’s Corner 2 The plainchant video on page 18 is 19 minutes long. Students are welcome to listen to the first few minutes to learn about plainchant, then stop. An alternate video to simply listen to plainchant is here. [...]
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Hey Bridge friends! Lesson Video – to watch before/during the first practice The Bridge Lesson 2 video is longer than last week. The teacher who created it took the time in the video to talk through a few important new concepts and pages – what the kids should add to them (colors, [...]
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Hey Bridge friends! Bear with me – future parent emails will be far shorter. 🙂 To save some time, I’ve been given approval to use another teacher’s parent content and videos for Bridge this year. She put a lot of time and effort into the helpful videos and tips, and they will [...]
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Below is a general summary of all classes for the year. Let me know if you have any questions. LPM3: Purple Magic (6-8 yrs) [...]
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I hope you had as much fun as I did this semester. Instrument Day was a great way to celebrate our time together. Thank you for the opportunity to teach your children. I would love to see all of you back to continue the fun next semester in Silver Buttons! [...]
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Instrument day is Saturday December 17th at 11:15am at the Red Mountain Multigenerational Center. 7550 E AdobeMesa, AZ 85207 Remember to bring an instrument to show and tell about! Classes start again January 9, 2023. Be sure to enroll here and purchase materials ASAP. Did you know that playing a [...]
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As the end of the semester approaches, remember you can keep the fun going at home until our next class as you continue to use this semester’s materials (album, workbook, instrument, and activities you learned). Your child will think you are just having fun, but you will actually be strengthening [...]
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