March 2024

This month in the music room each class wrapped up their work on the songs they have been working on:

• Preschool: Sing Together
• Kindergarten: Two Merry Geese
• 1st Grade: The Chickens Song
• 2nd Grade: The Gray Cat
• 3rd - 6th Grade: The Star Spangled Banner.

Most classes were ready to record their songs, and you can find their recordings using the links below:

• Chester Elementary
• New Hingham Elementary
• R.H. Conwell Elementary

Most recently, preschool through 2nd grade began working on Bluebird Through My Window while practicing playing half notes and quarter notes on percussion and melodic instruments. Also, 3rd through 6th grade reviewed Sing Together, which will be featured as part of a whole-school singalong at the spring recital. In addition, they have begun the process of learning about songwriting which they will use to begin writing a school song!

I am also excited to see so many students interested in borrowing instruments to practice and play at home! Learning to play an instrument can help students gain valuable skills that they can use in all aspects of life, including perseverance, responsibility, confidence, and much much more.

I’ve noticed, however, that some instruments have taken a while to come back to the music room, which prevents students from using them in their music classes. To help students remember the expectations, I typed up a letter for each school that you can find here for New Hingham, here for RH Conwell, and here for Chester. This letter outlines the two key expectations:

1. Take care of the instrument
2. Return the instrument by the next music class.

Please review this letter with your student, and then sign and return a copy to school. Once a signed copy has been returned, your student will be free to borrow instruments again. Thank you for your help encouraging students in their passion for music!