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)