1. March 2010 TODAY I AM REVIEWING:

2. The different notes and rests that we use in writing music down The names of the notes on the treble clef staff The musical elements puzzle pieces that we listen for in every song What is a composer? What is a conductor? February Friends song The Star Spangled Banner and its history MIOSM (Music In Our Schools Month) history, songs, and why music matters

4. A.Quarter note (Ta) B.Eighth notes (TiTi) C.Half note (Ta-a) D.Whole note (Ta-a-a-a)

5. A.Quarter note (Ta) B.Eighth notes (TiTi) C.Half note (Ta-a) D.Whole note (Ta-a-a-a)

6. A.Quarter note (Ta) B.Eighth notes (TiTi) C.Half note (Ta-a) D.Whole note (Ta-a-a-a)

7. A.Quarter note (Ta) B.Eighth notes (TiTi) C.Half note (Ta-a) D.Whole note (Ta-a-a-a)

8. A.Quarter rest (1 beat) B.Eighth rest (1/2 beat) C.Half rest (2 beats) D.Whole rest (4 beats)

9. A.Quarter rest (1 beat) B.Eighth rest (1/2 beat) C.Half rest (2 beats) D.Whole rest (4 beats)

10. A.Quarter rest (1 beat) B.Eighth rest (1/2 beat) C.Half rest (2 beats) D.Whole rest (4 beats)

11. Name the following letter names of each note by calling out either ABCDEF or G

23. What is a composer?

24. Someone who writes music.

25. What is a conductor?

26. Someone who leads, directs, conducts a band, choir, or an orchestra

27. What does a conductor lead with?

28. A BATON

29. The Star Spangled Banner

30. Who wrote the poem of the SSB?

31. Francis Scott Key

32. How many verses did he write?

33. He wrote one verse on the boat through the night and then went home and wrote 3 more verses for a total of 4 verses.

34. Where did he get the music for his poem since he was not a composer?

35. From an old Greek song Anacreon that a man had written long ago.

36. Who wrote the music for the SSB?

37. John Stafford Smith

38. Where did the battle take place?

39. At Fort McHenry

40. Which battle was this?

41. The battle between Great Britain and America in the War of 1812

43. Verse 1- If you like Groundhogs or Valentines, Super Bowl Sunday from the scrimmage line, With Presidents Day, you cant go wrong. Come join us now and sing along.

44. Refrain (Chorus) Oh were all, February friends, You and I together are February friends. February friends, The fun just never ends.

45. Verse 2- Theres African American history, Every 4 years another day for me. Birthdays for Reagan, Lincoln, Washington. Dont forget William Henry Harrison.

46. Refrain (Chorus) Oh there all, February friends, You and I together are February friends. February friends, The fun just never ends.

47. March 2010 TODAY I AM LEARNING:

48. MIOSM (Music In Our Schools Month) – what it is, when did it begin, where did it begin, the history of it, the songs for this years Worlds Largest Concert (today March 11 th ), and why music matters to us all Hip Hop Shamrock - And other songs for St. Patricks Day if time this week

49. M.I.O.S.M. (Music In Our Schools Month)

50. What is M.I.O.S.M.?

51. Music In Our Schools Month March has been officially designated by MENC: The National Association for Music Education for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM ® ), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.

52. When did it start?

53. MIOSM began as a single statewide celebration in 1973, and has grown over the decades to encompass a day, then a week, and then in 1985 to become a month long celebration of school music.

54. What is the purpose of MIOSM?

55. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits school music brings to students of all ages.

56. What can you do to celebrate MIOSM?

57. Have students list ways in which music is a part of their everyday lives. Have them compare lists with friends and family members. Participate in the World's Largest Concert on March 11, 2010World's Largest Concert Create a video for local advocacy. Record your students performing and include an introduction from your principal, mayor, or another leader demonstrating their support for music education. Use the video for outreach to television and radio stations, newspapers, and legislators. (See MIOSM and Advocacy for tips for working with the media.) Visit Music In Our Schools Showcase for video examples.MIOSM and AdvocacyMusic In Our Schools Showcase Make a "Music Month" calendar, and dress for different musical eras. Play appropriate music as students arrive in the morning and at lunchtime. Add a musical touch to the morning announcements. Try having a "mystery tune" each day, or a music trivia question, with MIOSM prizes for the winner. Ask the lunchroom to rename items using musical themes such as Polka Potatoes, Harmonic Ham Sandwiches, etc. Have students suggest these fun names.

58. Sponsor a poster or poetry contest. Posters and poems should support Music In Our Schools and revolve around the current year's theme. Have individuals from outside the school judge the entries. Plan an all-school sing. Have a talent show emphasizing music. Tell a story, a joke, or read poetry about music, and be sure to include traditional acts of singing, playing instruments, etc. Invite the parents, and choose a winning act from each class to perform in a winners' assembly. Collaborate with the art teacher and have students design posters, banners, and buttons featuring the MIOSM theme. Ask students to draw their favorite musical instrument, have them design an instrument of the future, or bring in homemade instruments for "show and tell". Collaborate with your school's history or social studies departments to create cross- curricular activities based on the theme of the concert or the pieces being performed. Ask students to cut pictures of music and musicians out of magazines and create a musical wall collage for your classroom(s).

59. Present faculty members with MIOSM buttons and ask that they wear them every day during March. Invite teachers in your school to sing along with your students at a concert. Better yet, create a teacher chorus or instrumental ensemble to perform at an MIOSM concert. Take a field trip during MIOSM to hear a local college group, community chorus or orchestra, or invite a group to perform at your school. Take advantage of MIOSM events to teach students about concert etiquette. Invite local Tri-M or Collegiate MENC members to participate in your MIOSM plans through performing, teaching, games, and discussions. Take students to a local senior center or hospital and invite everyone to participate in the sing-along. Present students with lapel stickers to wear during MIOSM. Ask the local radio station if your group can record PSAs for MIOSM, and look into placing music education messages on local marquees.

60. Write a 1 page report on Why music matters to me? You can decorate it up as much as you want to so that I can hang them around the school next week.

61. Have your parents fill out the survey and return them to your classroom teachers tomorrow!!

62. Invite your parents to come and visit us in music class (see the flyer with the music activity schedule)

63. INTRODUCE OUR GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE DAY…

64. Dr. Cliff Coleman – coming to General Music on March 11 th Dr. Ron Hall – coming to Choir on March 15 th & Piano on March 17 th Dr. Cliff Coleman – coming to Piano on March 17 th Mrs. Chris Holzer– March 30 th or 31 st

65. Watch the MIOSM video of the Worlds Largest Concert

66. Hip Hop Shamrock

67. What is a shamrock?

68. These are shamrocks!

69. Can you listen to find out things about a shamrock in the song?

70. What did it say about the shamrock? 1. Shamrock in my yard. 2. I did put him there. 3. Out in the morning air. 4. And hes green. 5. Hes a one-plant show. 6. Yeah, hes green. 7. You should see him go.

71. 8. Hes groovin to the beat. 9. I dont think he has feet. 10. Hes dancing in the rain. 11. Hes off the chain. 12. Hip hoppin to the groove. 13. How does that clover move? 14. Hes in the shade. 15. Hes got it made. 16. You should see him go.