Welcome to Third Grade Music!
In 3rd Grade, we:
- Sing together in two parts
- Add the dotted half note to our rhythm studies
- Show changes in music (fast/slow, loud/soft, happy/sad) through movement
- Continue using body percussion, as well as unpitched and pitched classroom instruments
- Continue to practice reading and writing musical notes and symbols
- Listen to different groups of instruments (orchestra, band) and songs from various cultures
- Listen to and learn about AABA form, as well as Rondo form
- Improvise short melodies
Ukulele
This year, we will be spending a significant amount of time learning about and playing the ukulele! We own 20 Lanikai soprano ukuleles for our students' learning enjoyment.
With our ukuleles we will be:
With our ukuleles we will be:
- Playing and singing songs from a variety of genres
- Reading music and ukulele tablature
- Playing chords and melodies
2020 2nd & 3rd Grade Spring Musical
Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Field Trip
at The Music Hall
On May 12, 2020 our 3rd graders will be taking a field trip to The Music Hall to attend a Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra concert. Each year in 3rd grade, we learn about the instruments of the symphony orchestra in music class. Being able to attend a live orchestra concert is a special way to celebrate all of our work on learning about the instruments.
Please click under "Parent Resources" to see the notice that went home. |