Grade 1/2 Boomwhackers

 Grade 1/2 Boomwhackers

Grade 1 and 2 have been working with the Boomwhackers. Boomwhackers are coloured, tuned tubes that each play a specific pitch.

 When we are playing Boomwhackers we are:

-working on rhythm and timing in Music

-learning Boomwhacker technique

-identifying differences in pitch

-following a conductor’s directions

-practicing playing melodies

-performing as an ensemble

-cooperating and building team skills

-strengthening relationships

-listening to each other

-having fun!

Lake Bonavista School Carolling December 17,18,19

 Lake Bonavista School Carolling December 17,18,19

Mark Your Calendars!

The last week of December we will be carolling in the gym. We invite parents who are interested to come and sing along with us. Due to the size of our gym, we are allocating certain days to grade teams. Space is limited. 

Wednesday, December 17 8:30: AM Kinder and grade 3-4 parents  

Thursday, December 18 8:30: grade 1-2 parents 

Friday, December 19 8:30: PM Kinder and grade 5-6 parents 

Please note: this is not a performance, this an opportunity sing with us.  Students will be gearing up for a special Spring Event performance on April 23rd. 

Miss Mary Mac - Grade 3/4

 Miss Mary Mac - Grade 3/4

Grade 3/4 has been working on the song Miss Mary Mac.  

The Miss Mary Mac activities that we have done include the following Music curricular connections:

- eighth notes and eighth rests

-singing in tune

-clapping (and remembering) practiced rhythm patterns to the beat

-reading the Solfage  sol, la ti, do

-practice reading the notes to Miss Mary Mac on the Music staff

-maintaining rhythm and beat accuracy at increased tempos

Ask your grade 3/4 student to teach you how to play the Miss Mary Mac clapping game!

Sky Full of Stars Movement Grid Activity - Grade 5/6

 Sky Full of Stars Movement Grid Activity - Grade 5/6 

The Grade 5 and 6 students have been doing a grid movement activity to the song "Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay.  

The students had to remember a pattern of  'forward-right-right-left-left" that they repeated from one side of the grid to the other.  They also had to remember when it was there turn to enter the grid and consistently move on the beat.  It was a challenge but the students enjoyed it.

Musicplayonline Access for Students

Hello Lake Bonavista Families, 

 Lake Bonavista School has a Musicplayonline subscription. As part of our subscription, students are able to access the website from home. 

Instructions: 

•  go to www.musicplayonline.com 
• login as a student and enter code j371630
•  press the button that says "access some fun!" 

Once you are logged in, you will see a discover feature on the left hand side of the screen. This is where your student can look for songs, games, and activities that we have done in Music class. 

Have fun! 

Julie Kawchuk

LBS Music - 2025/26

Djembe Drums - all students

 Djembe Drums - all students

Last week, each class participated in Drum Circle lessons in Music.  For each class, everyone had the opportunity to play a rhythm instrument and a Djembe drum.  

During these lessons we:

-foster a sense of community as we work together

-echo rhythm patterns

-explore the sound of various musical instruments

-practice playing to a steady beat and rhythms we have worked on in class

-create some of our own rhythm patterns

Some of the students favourite activities include Round Robin and Electric Shock.  Ask your student what their favourite drumming activity was.