we all have much to learn: let us teach one another as kindly as we can. -reade

we all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how. -anonymous

there is no other beginning of learning than wonder. -theaetetus

the biggest problem in the world could have been solved when it was small. -bynner

it isn't enough to ask intelligent questions; you have to listen thoughtfully to the answers. -anon.


Friday, January 18, 2013

Rock and Roll

We are starting the next program season here in the music room!

5th grade is excited to do the program "Rock and Roll Forever" which includes lots of 50s and 60 rock and roll hits. This week, we've been doing an activity that has taught us a lot about the history of rock and roll, The Beatles, and Elvis.

We are so excited to perform this for you on May 2 at 7:45 in the middle school gymnasium!

Have a great weekend!

Monday, January 7, 2013

Pianos, Pianos, Pianos

The music room is full of (you guessed it) pianos!

Forest City Elementary has a long relationship with Clear Lake and West Hancock School through a piano share program. Each January, the music room here at Forest City Elementary is full of 26 electronic keyboards, headsets, and accessories.

Every grade level will use the keyboards for 4 classes. The first class is focused on melody, the second class is focused on harmony, and the last 2 classes are focused on note reading.

We love getting to try something new and create and improvise melodies and harmonies.

If you're in the building, stop by and check out the keyboards!

Hope you're having a fantastic start to 2013 :)