Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Morning Music at Blue Green Café Sessons

Places Set All Ready

Finally, the morning of our debut concert arrived.  I am so proud of the players. You were terrific! Our audience were the third classes of Ms Vaughan, Ms Mulpeter and Ms Frawley . There were not just  one but two principals as  Ms Dilger from the Junior School joined Ms Barnes, Ms Darmody and Ms Whyatt to see the progress after ten weeks of  lessons.
I can't wait to work you all in the new year. Next class on 15th January. In the meantime have a look at the videos .

Introductions
Programme
pizz
   Vivaldi in G 
   Toreador's March 
   Drunken Sailor    soloist Killian Shannon
   Foxtrot
Arco
  Rock You
  Cross Lake Bliues/Ode to Joy 
        Ms Bridge on piano 
  Wintertime in Russia /Ree
Ireland's Call
Off We Go
And The Next Piece is 


Audience tackle  quiz questions 

A Quick Read of the Paper?

Announcers    Angel , Harry , Ava, Damilola, Nicola, Nikola ,Gloria, Marcel, Wiam
Bass              Thomas, Fabian, Vanessa Cello Grace Whitney,  Tamek
Leaders         Cormas, Ayomede, Joshua, Eugene and Anya
Percussion     Jashar,Adewale, Sarah

Well done to the violinists, announcers, leaders, bass and cello players, and percussionists . Thanks to Mr Shannon and Ms Bridge for accompanying on  banjo and piano  .  Bravo tutti!

The photos are alll of the first group but watch this blog and I will post more snaps as soon as I get them.  Teachers please email me your pics of the day .

I chatted to some of the participants in the yard after the concert



Quiz answers. see last post for questions 1 Violin Cello, Double Bass, Banjo 4 different instruments  2 Banjo because it doesn't use bow 3 Violinist is highest in pitch 4 Each has four strings. 5 Vivaldi was Italian 6The first backing track featured low notes on cello and bass. 7 Loud and full of energy. 8 A Sea Shanty 9 Mr Shannon played a reel 10 Rugby we added a conga drum .

Monday, December 3, 2012

Cafe Session Quiz


3rd Class Music   Ten Questions   Café Concert  Quiz

1  How many different string instruments can you see in the café today 

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Which one doesn't use a bow 

2 Which one plays the lowest notes

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3Which one plays the highest ___________________________________

4 How many strings do the instruments have _____________________
5 Piece One Where was Vivaldi from   _____________________________

6 In the backing track  for piece no 1  are the notes    high   or low    in pitch . Circle the one that fits 
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7 In piece 2 What words best describe the Toreador’s march   Circle the ones that fit best
   Loud ,       Full of energy,       Dreamy,        Peaceful

8 The Drunken Sailor is a S_ _    S_ _ _ _ _  
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9 What sort of Irish dance did the banjo play?   Jig ,  reel or Hornpipe  
Circle the right one


10  What sport is Irelands Call linked to ?  __________

What non stringed instrument was featured in this piece  ______________________________
  
10 Which piece did you like best ______________________________

Answers  on www.holyfamilystrings.blogspot.com