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Mrs. Christiansen's Music Classes
"I believe that there is something of an artist
in every person. This something can be buried or trained. It was always my
aim in teaching to seek out the secret artistry in man and to arouse
it."
-- Carl Orff
All students at Forest Knolls Elementary School
receive general music instruction weekly. Students in grades one and
two, have two 30 minute classes per week. Students in grade three
through five have one class per week for 45 - 50 minutes, while
kindergarten students have one class weekly for 30 minutes.
Music instruction at Forest Knolls is experienced
based. The students learn about music by playing with
music. In class, we chant, sing, play instruments, move/dance,
create, improvise, dramatize, use body rhythms using the Orff Schulwerk
approach and instruments. Students are exposed to a variety of music
that reflect a variety of cultures and styles. Throughout the
curriculum there is an emphasis on developing the child's voice, which is
one's primary instrument, the one we all have and carry with us wherever
we go.
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click on the picture below for information on the Orff Schulwerk
approach to music education
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Peripole Angel Halo Baroque soprano recorder or Yamaha three-piece soprano recorder with baroque
fingering (or recorder of similar quality)
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Hands On Recorder book by Gerald and Sonya Burakoff
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Two-pocket folder labeled clearly on cover with
first and last name in upper right corner
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| Both the Peripole Angel recorder and Hands On Recorder book
may be ordered through the school. Order forms which are
available in the music room, school office, or by clicking here
*Please note: The price for a package of both the recorder
and the book is lower than ordering each separately. Also,
prices for materials ordered after October 15 may be higher as
shipping costs will be added on later
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Click here to view a
PowerPoint presentation discussing recorders.
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Chorus is an enrichment class and performance opportunity
available to students in grade five. Fifth grade chorus meets weekly on
Wednesday afternoons between 2:00 and 2:50. Chorus students are expected to attend
every class and performance. Students who sing in tune
(match pitch) with a good tone quality and exhibit the interest and
behavior required for successful participation in these
performance-based groups are encouraged to participate in the chorus
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Instrumental music at Forest Knolls is taught by Mrs. Karen
Gregory. Students in grades four and five may elect to enroll
in this program which is available at all elementary schools in
MCPS. Mrs. Gregory teaches at Forest Knolls on Tuesday and Friday. Questions
regarding instrumental music may also be directed to Mrs. Christiansen.
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| Recorder
Materials Ordering
Form Please Print Neatly
page 5 of website
Today's Date_____________________________________
Student's First
Name______________________ Last
Name_______________________________
Parent's
Name_____________________________________________________________
Classroom Teacher's
Name___________________________________________________
Please indicate quantity, price, method of payment, and
totals.
_____PACKAGE (recorder and book) ....PRICE per
package....$8.00.....total______
or
_____Book only...............PRICE per book
only..........$3.25.....................total______
_____Recorder Only.......PRICE per recorder
only....$4.75.....................total______
Payment by ____cash _____ check to
Forest Knolls ES.........................total______
* Fall order deadline is October 8, 2002. |
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