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VOCAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Carol Froehlich....Vocal Music Teacher
For Music Curriculum click here
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Enjoy these clips from the Howe Elementary School's Winter Concert
which took place on December 20, 2011!
Orchestra....
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Chorus....
Practice Tracks can be accessed here: http://mrprioremusic.wikispaces.com/Singfest+West
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The Howe Elementary 5th grade students recorded the song "Planet Rock" and submitted it to the Music Express Magazine in
The Howe Elementary 5th grade students recorded the song "Planet Rock" and submitted it to the Music Express Magazine in hopes of appearing on the DVD mash-up version of the song.
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The first grade students were learning about loud and soft during the first nine weeks of music class. They created body shapes to show their recognition of these concepts. First grade also worked on the steady beat and they played hand drums and rhythm sticks along with "Yankee Doodle." Enjoy our video from this year's Open House!
On May 13, the students at Howe Elementary, under the direction of Mrs. Carol Froehlich, recorded a song in support of the "Relay for Life" which will be held in Mt. Lebanon on June 5 and 6. The song is entitled, "My Hope for Your Tomorrow" and carries a wonderful message of hope. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students sang the verses and all students, K through 5 sang and incorporated sign language during the refrain. In addition to this, the 4th grade students designed posters that will be hung around the high school stadium during the race with the theme, "Why Relay in Mt. Lebanon?" Posters are dedicated to special people in the lives of our 4th grade students as well as all of the relay participants. The following song will be played at some point during the relay. Thank you Mona Rice for recording and editing the CD and the DVD! Congratulations students on participating in this worthwhile event!
Click here to view My Hope for Your Tomorrow
 
Click here to see a photo montage of the taping!
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 Music education in Mt. Lebanon is consistent with the National Standards for Arts Education. The Music curriculum is balanced, comprehensive, and sequential. It provides experiences in creating, performing, listening to and analyzing music.
Vocal music is a standards based program using the singing voice as the primary instrument through which children learn the concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, form, tone color and musical expression. To reinforce the singing there is movement, singing games, playing tuned and untuned percussion instruments, reading and writing notes as well as active listening to various styles and genres of music.
All students will be exposed to current computer software to supplement and enhance classroom activities. This is used on an ongoing basis which enriches the music curriculum. Exceptional students, to the fullest extent possible, will have the opportunity to participate in music on the same basis as other students.
The District recognizes the collaborative role of certified music specialists to implement the curriculum.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· Unit completion and concert attendance at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra School time Concerts---Grades 2 & 4
· Recorder introduction – Grade 3
· Completion of Pittsburgh Opera's Interactive Opera Trunk Program
· Building Chorus performances--throughout the year--Grade 5
· Also available for Grade 5 by audition is Elementary District Chorus. This selected group offers another opportunity to students who wish to develop their vocal musical talents more fully.
SCHEDULE FOR VOCAL MUSIC
Primary Grades............................30 minutes/twice a week
Intermediate grades....................45 minutes per week
5th Grade Building chorus.............45 minutes per week
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