Grade 5 Theme Composition Unit

Students in Grade 5 have been studying themes in music class this month. A theme is a recognizable melody upon which a composition is based. A theme can also be used to characterize a work of music or a character.

In music class, students were placed in groups and asked to compose a theme to represent a different character in the story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". Students used recorders, xylophones, and unpitched percussion instruments. They also added sound effects using unpitched percussion instruments, and an introduction and coda. This project was useful for helping students build upon their composition skills, which will be assessed at the end of the month.

This week, students had the opportunity to share their work with the 2nd grade classes. Click on the links below to view their performances:
Mrs. Behun's Class (coming soon)
Mrs. Campbell's Class (coming soon)
Mrs. Gilson's Class (coming soon)
Mrs. Vogel's Class (coming soon)

Mother's Day Tea

Congratulations to the 4th graders on their beautiful and tear-jerking Mother's Day performance! Click on the links below to hear them express how special their mothers are to them through song:
Kind and Generous
Here Comes the Sun
The Best Day
Mom-isms

Glee Club Performance

Glee Club members took to the stage and performed four numbers last week at an after school concert. These kids really know how to "Shake It Off"! Click on the links below to view videos of each dance:

Sgt. Pepper

Let's Hear It for the Boy

Sugar

Shake It Off

CT Elementary Honors Choir Festival

Congratulations to Alexandra D., Claudia H., Bethany Q., and Nora S. who represented Peck Place School at the Connecticut Elementary Honors Choir Festival last Friday at the Hartford Convention Center. The students spent the day working with a conductor and performed seven pieces in an afternoon concert to wrap up their experience.