Rocky Maffit at Robeson
Robeson recently welcomed Rocky Maffit, percussionist, for an all-school assembly. We listened and moved to rhythms he played on the djembe, ocean drum, talking drum, and angklungs. We clapped, snapped, sang, and remembered that we are instruments, too!
Many thanks to our PTA and the Tepper family for funding this assembly!
Add comment December 8, 2009
Drum Circle 2009
Mrs. Alves and Mrs. Filkins led two great sessions of Drum Circle Club this fall. Third, fourth, and fifth graders met after school for rhythm, movement, and interaction. And don’t forget the pizza party!
The words from Dave Holland’s game in the book Drumagination remind us what drum circle is all about:
“Jump on in”–Give it a try! We make a safe space for everyone.
“Slide to the groove”–We play with rhythms.
“Don’t forget to breathe”–Playing music is relaxing and enjoyable.
“Make a connection”–We are part of a community.
Putting the beat in our feet!
And one for the family!....HEY!
Add comment November 19, 2009
Play Day!
Kindergarten families, thanks for coming to the Play Day! What a wonderful time sharing songs and play with you! Read more about Education Through Music and its benefits for your child.
Add comment November 14, 2009
Prairie Breezes: Rocky Maffit
Rocky Maffit will be doing a family concert, “The Instrument is YOU!,” at the Urbana Free Library on Wednesday, November 11, from 6:30-7:15. Prairie Breezes concerts are always geared toward families and offer a very comfortable atmosphere for introducing children to musical performances. Thanks to a Tepper Grant and our PTA, Robeson students will participate in Rocky’s new interactive performance in an assembly this December.
Add comment November 9, 2009
Music K-8 Kids
Music K-8 Kids has some great activities for you to try!
Listen and sing along with some of the K8 Kid Tunes that will be in our 1st-3rd grade holiday concerts.
(You don’t have to pay to listen. Just search for the song and click Play MP3 or Play QuickTime. If you want to download the tune, you will need help from a parent.)
Type these titles in the pink search box:
Hanukkah is Here
O Come Little Children
Whacky March
Kwanzaa
Fourth graders, check out their Interactive Recorder Fingering Chart!
Add comment November 9, 2009
My Story Maker
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In Art class we will be learning about narrative art; art that tells a story. My Story Maker is a fun, intereactive site where you can practice your storytelling. Check it out here!
1 comment October 27, 2009
Check out the American Heart Association Website!!
Add comment October 16, 2009
Harpsichord
We have been listening to Qui Passe by William Byrd. Go to the DSO Kids site to find out more and hear the sound of the harpsichord, an instrument invented before the piano.
See music professor Joyce Lindorff play the harpsichord in this PBS Video.
Add comment September 24, 2009
Color in Motion
Colors are all around us. Which are your favorites?
Fourth and Fifth grade students have been learning how colors can have special meanings. At the site, Colors in Motion, you can learn more. It is a fun, interactive site! Check it out.
5 comments September 15, 2009
Do you love to sing?
Central Illinois Children’s Chorus will be accepting new members this September.
1 comment September 12, 2009
