Our latest group class was a blast! What a treat to meet face to face in a group format again! We started by playing an ice breaker game to review music terms & symbols, then went on to do some group improvisation - a little chaotic, but fun and musical!! Students were shown how they could do some Celtic sounding improvisation on their own at home to liven their St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
Next we played a scale card game...each student had to create a different scale (and were introduced to the concept of scale notes having specific names regardless of the scale...tonic, dominant, leading tone, etc.) and it was a free for all trading war as they raced to finish first and win a little St. Patrick's Day "gold" for their trouble.
And last but not least, we played Rhythm Bingo, where each student was given a bingo card appropriate to their level and had to roll dice to scratch off all the beats on their cards before 10 rolls of the dice! They got to ring the old cow bell when they finished and earned a little more leprechaun 'gold'.
They went on their way with a smile on their face and a clover sugar cookie in hand. Sad that this was the last group class of the year and looking forward to more next year!
Brookdale Senior Living Concert
Friday, November 18, 2022 by Sharon Hale | Uncategorized
'Tis the season to share the joy! On December 4 at 2:30 pm The Music Room students will perform at a local retirement home for the pleasure of the residents. Students are encouraged to write cards or draw pictures to take to hand out at the end of the program. And wear a Santa or elf hat if you have one! :)
Brookdale Senior Living
3940 Prince William Parkway
Woodbridge, VA
Video - quartet from Jam session 11/11
Friday, November 18, 2016 by Sharon Hale | Uncategorized
Here's a video of a quartet from the Jam Session on November 11. My favorite part is that it included a brand spanking new 5 year old piano student and a veteran 6 year student - having fun making music together!! That's what music is all about. Enjoy!