Activities of The Week
June 22, 2020 to June 25, 2020
Celebration
Congratulations! You successfully completed our Kindergarten Music Program! I would like to celebrate this with all of you by singing "See You Again" by One Voice Children's Choir. Have a wonderful summer everyone and see you next year! |
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June 15, 2020 to June 19, 2020
The Greatest Musicians of All Time
This week's musician is Ludwig Van Beethoven. He was a German composer and pianist. His music is amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire, and he is one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music.
This week's musician is Ludwig Van Beethoven. He was a German composer and pianist. His music is amongst the most performed of the classical music repertoire, and he is one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music.
Week 3: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A) Life story of Ludwig Van Beethoven
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B) Ode to Joy (Climax only) from Symphony No. 9 in D Minor 'Choral' Op. 12
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June 8, 2020 to June 12, 2020
1. The Greatest Musicians of All Time
We will continue with this series The Greatest Musicians of All Time next week. Stay tuned.
We will continue with this series The Greatest Musicians of All Time next week. Stay tuned.
2. Peacock's Got Talent 2020
Our talent show is on now! It is posted on our Music website (Please check the News & Events section) or DPE Facebook. Enjoy the show!
3. A Little Night Music Challenge
Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this!
Our talent show is on now! It is posted on our Music website (Please check the News & Events section) or DPE Facebook. Enjoy the show!
3. A Little Night Music Challenge
Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this!
June 1, 2020 to June 5, 2020
1. The Greatest Musicians of All Time
I want you to meet Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart this week. He is recognized as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western Music. He was a child prodigy and composed his first piece of music at age five!
Week 2: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
I want you to meet Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart this week. He is recognized as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western Music. He was a child prodigy and composed his first piece of music at age five!
Week 2: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A) Life Story of W. A. Mozart: Watch the video
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B) Listen to one of the most famous piece by W. A. Mozart:
Serenade No. 13 in G major "A Little Night Music" ("Eine kleine Nachtmusik"), K. 525 As you listen to this music (or after you finish listening), I want to you to draw the images that comes to your mind. |
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2. A Little Night Music Challenge
Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this!
May 25, 2020 to May 29, 2020
1. The Greatest Musicians of All Time
Starting this week, we are beginning our new series, The Greatest Musicians of All Time. Each week, we are going to learn about various inspiring musicians including composers and performers from different eras.
Starting this week, we are beginning our new series, The Greatest Musicians of All Time. Each week, we are going to learn about various inspiring musicians including composers and performers from different eras.
Week 1: Meet Johann Sebastian Bach
A) Life Story of J. S. Bach
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B) Listen to one of the most famous piece by J. S. Bach:
Minuet in G Major BWV Anh 114 |
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2. Peacock's Got Talent 2020 (PGT)
The deadline for our first virtual talent show is postponed to Sunday, May 31, 2020.
3. A Little Night Music Challenge
Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this!
The deadline for our first virtual talent show is postponed to Sunday, May 31, 2020.
3. A Little Night Music Challenge
Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this!
May 19, 2020 to May 22, 2020
1. Guess the Sound!
Now that you have learned about all the instrument families, I would like you to be able to tell the difference in the sound of these instruments by playing the following games:
Now that you have learned about all the instrument families, I would like you to be able to tell the difference in the sound of these instruments by playing the following games:
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2. Peacock's Got Talent 2020 (PGT)
The deadline for our first virtual talent show is quickly approaching. Please submit your video by Friday, May 22, 2020.
3. A Little Night Music Challenge
Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this!
The deadline for our first virtual talent show is quickly approaching. Please submit your video by Friday, May 22, 2020.
3. A Little Night Music Challenge
Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this!
May 11, 2020 to May 14, 2020
1. Percussion Family:
This is our final activity from the Instrument Family Series and we officially learned all the families of instruments. Hooray! The Percussion family covers a wide range of instruments all around the world, thus, there are two clips to watch this week. I hope you enjoy watching both of them. This week, I also would like to challenge you to create your own percussion instrument using any materials you can find at home. I would love to see your invention/creation! So please take a picture of your instrument and e-mail it to me if you can. 2. Peacock's Got Talent 2020 (PGT) I am sure that there are many gifted Kindergarteners in our DPE families and I would love to see them in action. You still have lots of time left to prepare for our virtual talent show. If you would to participate in it, please submit your video by Friday, May 22, 2020. 3. A Little Night Music Challenge Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this! |
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May 4, 2020 to May 8, 2020
1. For the last three weeks, we explored different families of instruments: the Woodwind family and Brass family. This week, we are going to learn about String Family. As you watch the following clip, I would like you to try to distinguish the different sound of each string instrument.
2. Peacock's Got Talent 2020 (PGT) If you would like to participate in our First Virtual Talent Show, please submit your video by Friday, May 22, 2020. 3. A Little Night Music Challenge Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this! |
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April 27, 2020 to May 1, 2020
1. Weekly Inspiration
Enjoy watching the following talent shows and be inspired! 2. Peacock's Got Talent 2020 (PGT) If you would like to participate in our First Virtual Talent Show, start exploring some ideas about what you want to share with our DPE community. 3. A Little Night Music Challenge Please continue to make noise at 7 pm to show appreciation for our essential service workers. I would love to see a picture or video of you doing this! |
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April 20, 2020 to April 24, 2020
1. A Little Night Music Challenge
Every evening at 7:00pm, challenge yourself to step outside and make some music: sing a song, play an instrument, bang a rhythm on a pot or pan – ANYTHING! When you finish your song, shout “thank you!” to all the people who are working to keep us all safe, healthy and fed during this time. 2. Explore the Brass Family by watching the following clip. |
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April 14, 2020 to April 17, 2020
1. Review the Woodwind Family by watching the clip posted on your right.
2. Enjoy watching a woodwind ensemble playing Link's Awakening Medley. *Challenge: Guess who is playing which instrument. 3. Sing or play something for all of our Essential Service Workers (or your family) from your own backyard (or balcony). |
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