Lesson 9 - Playing Music

In lesson 8 we learnt how to read standard notation - real music! In lesson 9, we practised what we had learnt by playing some music. Here are some whole class performances:

Lesson 7 - Instruments of the Orchestra

In lesson 7 we learnt about the instruments in an orchestra. After some theory, we had a go at a variety of orchestral instruments, including the violin, cello and drums - most people's favourite!

Here are some photos from Monday's classes:

And Tuesday's lesson:

Stomp! Percussive Performances

In lesson 6, students look at making music using everyday objects (buckets, brooms, brushes) to make a percussive performance. This is based on the musical group 'STOMP'. Here are the performances:

T1B


K1B


M1B


K2B


M2B


T2B

Lesson 4 Xlylophones and Glockenspiels (Thursday)

Today we looked at xylophones and glockenspiels. Here are some of our group performances:

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M2B


K2B

Lesson 4 Xylophones and Glockenspiels - Wednesday

In Lesson 4 we learnt about xylophones and glockenspiels. Then we got into groups to write our own piece of music to perform. Here are some of Wednesday's performances:

K1B


M1B


T1B

Lesson 3 - Percussion Instruments (Tuesday)

In lesson 3 we looked at a variety of simple percussion instruments. We then got into groups and wrote our own 12 beat pattern to perform. Here are some performances from Tuesday: K2B


M2B


T1B

Lesson 3 - Percussion Instruments

In lesson 3 we looked at a variety of simple percussion instruments. We then got into groups and wrote our own 12 beat pattern to perform. Here are some performances:

T1B - Danielle's Group


T1B - Sachin's Group


M1B - Jack's Group


M1B - Taylor's Group


K1B - Sammy's Group


K1B - Tempany's Group

Dance Festival Videos - part 2

The other three dance teams:

Better late than never! Dance Festival Videos

Here are the videos of the dance festival groups performing on the morning of the festival, in our school hall.

Dance Festival 2009

This afternoon 6 teams of very excited dancers (38 in total) traveled to Hastings Intermediate for the HB Dance Festival. The teams have been working hard in their own time since halfway through term 1 and it was great to see the effort paying off. All teams performed really well with a lot of enthusiasm, and should be proud of their hard work.

And the best news? Taradale 4 team placed 3rd equal overall, with the Thriller (Taradale 6) team taing out the top prize of 1st place!


Taradale 4 - 3rd equal.


Taradale 6, Thriller - 1st place!

Superstar Update

Congratulations to the four students who have been selected to go through to the next round of auditions on Saturday. This time they sing again with a backing track and the judges are looking for more than just singing ability - they want the X factor!

Good luck to Bailley, Dania, Rhiann and Grace. Keep practicing girls!

Lesson 4 Composition Lesson - Xylophones and Glockenspiels

In lesson 4, students get into groups and use their music skills to compose a simple rhythm on their instruments (xylophones and glockenspiels).

They are encouraged to use repeating patterns and varying dynamics to make it interesting. Here are some of the best group performances from each class:

TIC - Sarah's Group

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Superstar 2009

Superstar is a Primary and Intermediate age singing competition that is run like Idol - each school enters some talented students into the first round of auditions where they have to sing un-accompanied (without any backing music!). Those who are good enough are chosen to attend 'Hollywood Week' (held on a Saturday) where they attend workshops. From here, a top 20 are chosen who then compete in a live final. The winner is chosen by audience vote.

This year, T.I.S. has sent 8 students to the first round of auditions. We are currently waiting to hear if any of these awesome singers are through to the next round. Watch this space!

These students are: Bailley, Mikensie, Lauren, Rhiann, Issy, Sasha, Grace and Dania. Good luck girls!

Thursday 26th March - Composition Lesson