Week of 6/8/2020
- 4th Grade Instrument Choices: Which one do you want to play?
- 4th Grade Instrument Choice Slideshow
- 3rd Grade Parent/ Guardian Information about 4th Grade Instruments: in this slideshow, you can find more information for families about the 4th Grade Instrumental Program. On Thursday, June 11th, I will present this slideshow on Zoom and answer any questions (check your email for the Zoom invite)
- Video about instruments from Mr. Brown, Day Middle School’s Band and Orchestra teacher!
- Recorder Composition: Create your own song!
- Recorder composition sheet
- I’d love to hear your song! You can submit a video to me on the website Flipgrid (your video will not be visible on the account unless you request it): https://flipgrid.com/lotz4893
- When the Saints Go Marching In
- Want to share what music you’ve been making at home? I would love to hear it!
- Submit a video using Flipgrid to share your music with Ms. Lotz: https://flipgrid.com/18173071
Week of 6/1/2020
- 4th Grade Instrument Choices: Which one do you want to play?
- 4th Grade Instrument Choice Slideshow
- Parents/ Guardians: I will be creating a separate presentation with registration and logistical information about the 4th grade instrumental program. I will also be scheduling a zoom presentation to explain the program the second week of June. Stay tuned for that!
- Video about instruments from Mr. Brown, Day Middle School’s Band and Orchestra teacher!
- Recorder Composition: Create your own song!
- Recorder composition sheet
- I’d love to hear your song! You can submit a video to me on the website Flipgrid (your video will not be visible on the account unless you request it): https://flipgrid.com/lotz4893
- When the Saints Go Marching In
Week of 5/25/2020
- 4th Grade Instrument Choices: Updated with ALL Instrument Information
- 4th Grade Instrument Choice Slideshow: Which one do you want to play?
- Parents/ Guardians: I will be creating a separate presentation with registration and logistical information about the 4th grade instrumental program. I will also be scheduling a zoom presentation to explain the program in late May or early June. Stay tuned for that!
- Video about instruments from Mr. Brown, Day Middle School’s Band and Orchestra teacher!
- Recorder Composition: Create your own song!
- When the Saints Go Marching In
Week of 5/18/2020
- 4th Grade Instrument Choices: Updated with Brass and String Information
- Over the next couple of weeks, we will be learning all about the instrument choices for next year. Click here to get started!
- Parents/ Guardians: I will be creating a separate presentation with registration and logistical information about the 4th grade instrumental program. I will also be scheduling a zoom presentation to explain the program in late May or early June. Stay tuned for that!
- Video about instruments from Mr. Brown, Day Middle School’s Band and Orchestra teacher!
- Recorder Composition: Create your own song!
- Recorder composition sheet
- This week: complete steps 4-5
- Direction video steps 1-3
- When the Saints Go Marching In
Week of 5/11/2020
- 4th Grade Instrument Choices
- Over the next couple of weeks, we will be learning all about the instrument choices for next year. Click here to get started!
- Parents/ Guardians: I will be creating a separate presentation with registration and logistical information about the 4th grade instrumental program. I will also be scheduling a zoom presentation to explain the program in late May or early June. Stay tuned for that!
- Recorder Composition: Create your own song!
- Recorder composition sheet
- This week: complete steps 4-5
- Direction video steps 1-3
- When the Saints Go Marching In
Week of 5/4/2020
- Recorder Composition: Create your own song!
- Recorder composition sheet
- This week: complete steps 4-5
- Direction video steps 1-3
- 4th Grade Instruments
- Next week, I’m going to start teaching you about all your choices for instruments next year!
- For now, check out the Instrument Page on my website
- Last week’s song: When the Saints Go Marching In
Week of 4/27/2020
- Watch this message from Ms. Lotz about the end of 3rd grade and what opportunities you have next year!
- Recorder Composition: Create your own song!
- For this week: complete steps 1-3
- Direction video
- Recorder composition sheet
- Last week’s song: When the Saints Go Marching In
Week of 4/20/2020
- New song: When the Saints Go Marching In
- Note Writing Practice: use these printable sheets to help practice writing notes on the staff
- Staff Wars
- This is a fun and helpful game to help you practice reading your notes
- Version 1.8: In this version, you label each note that comes your way.
- Version 2.2.2 (Live): In this version, you can play each note that comes your way on the recorder
- How to share a video to Ms. Lotz via Google Meet
- I’d love to hear any music you’re making at home!
- Direction video
Week of 4/13/2020
- New song: When the Saints Go Marching In
- Staff Wars
- This is a fun and helpful game to help you practice reading your notes
- Version 1.8: In this version, you label each note that comes your way.
- Version 2.2.2 (Live): In this version, you can play each note that comes your way on the recorder!
- Note reading worksheet: For a non-tech option, here is a worksheet to help you practice reading notes (updated from last week).
Week of 4/6/2020
- Watch this video by Ms. Lotz for some practice echoes to help with Ode to Joy
- Staff Wars
- This is a fun and helpful game to help you practice reading your notes
- Version 1.8: In this version, you label each note that comes your way.
- Version 2.2.2 (Live): In this version, you can play each note that comes your way on the recorder!
- Note reading worksheet: For a non-tech option, here is a worksheet to help you practice reading notes.