World Music UnitWe will start the year with World Music and Drumming in all classes!

Mrs. MohrBriarwood Music Teacher

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What will we learn about? Different countries and their

culture How to play percussion instruments How to do different dances from

other countries How to sing in other languages How to respect our instruments and

classroom How to be better musicians!

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Drum and Percussion Guidelines Play only when it is time, never

when someone is speaking Keep our drums in good condition,

don’t touch them unless it is time to play

Never pick at the sides of drums Set instruments down carefully Be excited to learn new things!

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How to we carry the drums?

Please use two hands when carrying the

tubanos, move carefully, don’t bump into each other. Make sure the

drums get back to their correct spot on the

shelves.

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What happens if I don’t follow the guidelines? Students will get one warning if

they are not following the World Music guidelines

If a student is make more bad choices, or not being a part of the team, they will be asked to sit out for a bit

If the student is still not being respectful of the guidelines, they will go and visit with Mr. Terry.

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How will we start/end class?

At the start of each class…

K-2 sings gathers on red carpet with Mrs. Mohr to sing welcome songs

3-5 completes their “Music Mind Bender” warm-up with mind cards

At the end of each class…

Line up quietly at the music exit door when you hear the song of the month (What a Wonderful World by Raffi, September)

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Class Jobs- We will change each month…1. Spy- this person watches class and

decides how many points we get at the end

2. Gofer- these people pass out and collect paper, other materials

3. M&M card keepers- these people pass out Music Mind Bender Cards

4. Vocab Keeper- this person posts our new vocab on the wall at the end of class

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Let’s get started!