One of the teachers I worked with at my first school always included notes of what music concepts the students worked on in order to perform the concert. I really liked the idea because it helps the students, parents, school and community realize that there is more to music than looking cute and singing. I am still working on the concert program for this school year, but this is what I have come up with so far. I don't list everything we have worked on, but I include the main focuses of each class.
~Christmas Program~
Kindergarten
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Must Be Santa
First Grade
Rock n’Roll Snowman
I Can’t Spell Hippopotamus
Second Grade
Joyous Hanukkah
Hot Chocolate
Third Grade
Winter Wonderland
December Nights, December Lights
Fourth Grade
Winter Fantasy
222T4 the Holidays
~Program Notes~
This program is a culmination of the concepts and skills we have been working on during music class. Each day we work on singing, playing instruments, reading music, and music history. This program is an opportunity for the students to showcase what they have been learning in music class and to practice their skills as a performer and an audience member. Each grade has also been working on specific concepts/skills that have been put on display tonight.
Kindergarten: Singing as a group, pattern songs and action songs.
First Grade: Singing as a group and form.
Second Grade: Singing as a group, playing instruments while singing, 3/4 time signature and singing vs. talking voice
Third Grade: Singing as a group, singing in 2-part, playing choir chimes, reading music and melody/harmony.
Fourth Grade: Singing as a group, partner songs, harmony and playing recorder.
I would love to hear what information you include in your programs. Thank you for reading.
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