This week in music class in Division 2 we have been discussing, "What is a complementary rhythm pattern?".  In drumming music, all rhythm patterns are complementary, which means that they fit together or complete each other.  We have been looking at examples of complementary patterns and we are practicing writing our own patterns and then playing them on drums to see what they sound like.  This is the first step to composing music for a drumming ensemble.

Division 1 students are continuing to practice reading and playing rhythm patterns with Ta, Ti Ti and Rest on a variety of instruments.  We have also been listening to examples of classical music and discussing what they hear: "Is the music fast or slow? Is the music loud or quiet? Is the music high or low in pitch? What instruments do you hear?  How did the song make you feel? What do you think the song is about?".

On Wednesday, October 14 choir will begin for students in Grade 1, 2, and 3 who have expressed an interest and have returned their forms.  We will be practicing at lunch recess, 12:20 - 12:45. If anyone is interested in and did not get a choir form, please come and see me on Tuesday.

Have a great long weekend!  Happy Thanksgiving.