Anyone who knows me well knows that I love my recorders. Despite what many may think, these ancient instruments are still extremely relevant today and are a great tool for expanding our musical skill set. References to this little instrument … Continue reading →

Our students at Maury begin reading rhythms in Kindergarten. As they grow through Music, the rhythms get gradually harder until they are working with sixteenth notes, syncopation, and even 6/8! It’s not enough for musicians only to be able to … Continue reading →

Chorus is back, which means there must be a concert around the corner! With all of my new Orff training, I have been making some HUGE changes to the concerts. This week, I have been letting the students in on … Continue reading →

Last week our students started getting familiar with our new tubanos. We had so much fun we had to continue the drumming this week! After reviewing the three-part drum ensembles we learned last week, First-Fourth Grade learned some other ways…