I Have a Voice
Posted by Megan KirkThe 4th and 5th grade shared a beautiful choral piece with the school at assembly. This song really spoke to the students because it was all about having a voice and wanting to be heard. The students at Unquowa School are extremely lucky that all of their voices are heard by the people around them, and the 4th and 5th graders hope is that everyone everywhere feels like their voices are heard.
Allegro in D
Posted by David Coe
The 8th grade instrumental ensemble displayed their versatility and talent in a performance of “Allegro in D”, a classical piece from the 1700s by English composer James Hook. The interplay between guitars and ukuleles is especially impressive!
Never Too Late!
Posted by Megan KirkSecond graders were so excited to share their song Never Too Late at this Wednesday’s assembly! They have been working very hard in class on this energetic song about always trying your best, no matter what! They were full of energy and excitement while sharing this song! Great job second graders!
All Is Well
Posted by Megan KirkFirst graders did a wonderful job performing at assembly! In first grade, the dance style we have been focusing on for the past few weeks has been ballet. Students did an excellent job showing their Port de bras, Rond de jambes, Tendus, and Relevés! They also did a beautiful job singing this peaceful song.
Glockenspiels!
Posted by Megan Kirk
This was an exciting day for first grade students! We learned how to play the glockenspiel! I love using this instrument because it is laid out just like the keys on the piano! First we learned how to properly hold the mallet for the best sound to ring out of our instruments. Then we played each note of the instrument on the steady beat. Next students took turns experimenting with the sounds they could make! The students really liked performing a glissando which is a slide from low to high or high to low using the white keys. Finally students were taught about the C chord. This is made up of the notes C, E, and G. Each student composed their own short “C Chord Song” using these three notes. They were wonderful!
Night at the Museum
Posted by Megan Kirk
Students in PK4 have found a new favorite drama game! In performing arts one of the most important things we do is using our imagination! Today students got to pretend they were statues in a museum. But this was a special museum! Since it was “nighttime” these statues were coming to life! The only catch is – when the night guard is looking at the statues they must remain completely still. But once the night guard turns away, the statues would start to play! Students had to remain in character as their statues while being careful not to let the night guard catch them moving! It was so much fun!
