March Madness is upon us.
Just for fun, can you find out about the history of the University of Wisconsin-Madison fight song? It's also known as "On Wisconsin" which happens to be our state song.
When was it written?
What are the lyrics?
Who wrote the music?
If you can answer these three questions correctly on a separate sheet of paper by the end of the NCAA Tournament, I will award you 50 extra credit points for the semester.
Go Badgers! Go Golden Eagles!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Monday, March 29, 2010
100 Musicians' Real Names | Billboard.com
100 Musicians' Real Names Billboard.com
How many of these did you know? Sadly, I only knew 17 out of 100 (I guess I'm not as up on this as I should be!).
How many of these did you know? Sadly, I only knew 17 out of 100 (I guess I'm not as up on this as I should be!).
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thank You!
A huge thank you to all students in Grade 5 through Grade 8. You all performed so well in our concert.
Whether you realize it or not, you all have learned many important musical lessons throughout this process. From what I have seen, you have:
1)perfected your ability to maintain a steady beat
2)demonstrated an ability to perform harmony through singing or instrument playing
3)learned how to read a percussion score
4)learned how to play an instrument you may never play after you graduate
5)played or sung in an ensemble setting (again, something you may never do again after you graduate)
Did I miss something? Did you learn something else musically that I hadn't considered? Let me know by posting a comment.
Have a Happy Easter and enjoy you vacation!
Whether you realize it or not, you all have learned many important musical lessons throughout this process. From what I have seen, you have:
1)perfected your ability to maintain a steady beat
2)demonstrated an ability to perform harmony through singing or instrument playing
3)learned how to read a percussion score
4)learned how to play an instrument you may never play after you graduate
5)played or sung in an ensemble setting (again, something you may never do again after you graduate)
Did I miss something? Did you learn something else musically that I hadn't considered? Let me know by posting a comment.
Have a Happy Easter and enjoy you vacation!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Concert Review
All right, ladies and gentlemen. We made it through "Jude's Got Talent." You've all worked very hard and performed well. Now it's time for evaulations. Performance evaluation is an important part of any concert. I do it constantly. This process helps you to become a better performer.
Think back to your performance last night and respond to the following:
1. Name one positive aspect of your class performance.
2. Name one area where your class might have improved.
3. What was the highlight of the evening for you? (You may not respond "The end" or "the movie we watched before/after")
Remember, everyone will be able to read your comments, so think before you type. I will comment on your posts after your Listening Log on Monday.
Have a great rest of the week!
Mrs. Draheim
Think back to your performance last night and respond to the following:
1. Name one positive aspect of your class performance.
2. Name one area where your class might have improved.
3. What was the highlight of the evening for you? (You may not respond "The end" or "the movie we watched before/after")
Remember, everyone will be able to read your comments, so think before you type. I will comment on your posts after your Listening Log on Monday.
Feel free to answer the poll question as well. I'm just curious about your musical interests outside of my room.
Have a great rest of the week!
Mrs. Draheim
Friday, March 12, 2010
Jude's Got Talent -- An Update
We are getting very close to our Spring Musical Event "Jude's Got Talent!" Thanks to all who chose to share their musical talents for this special evening.
You all should be very proud of what you accomplished as you prepared for this night. Many of you are doing things I don't think you thought were possible. You have all grown as musicians and have shown tremendous musical ability.
Stay tuned... I will be asking for your thoughts after the concert is over.
You all should be very proud of what you accomplished as you prepared for this night. Many of you are doing things I don't think you thought were possible. You have all grown as musicians and have shown tremendous musical ability.
Stay tuned... I will be asking for your thoughts after the concert is over.
Monday, September 21, 2009
How is your year going?
We are about a month into the school year. How is everything going? Are you enjoying Music this year?
I hope you've been enjoying Bobby McFerrin and all of the great "challenges" we've been having (7th Grade gets theirs next week).
Is there any music news you have to share with me? Post to my comments if you do. I will try to share all the good news with your class (or the school if it's really big).
Have a great week!
I hope you've been enjoying Bobby McFerrin and all of the great "challenges" we've been having (7th Grade gets theirs next week).
Is there any music news you have to share with me? Post to my comments if you do. I will try to share all the good news with your class (or the school if it's really big).
Have a great week!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Welcome Back!
Welcome back everyone!
A lot has happened this summer as far as music is concerned. We remembered that historic festival in New York (you might know it simply as Woodstock). We also mourned the passing of a legend: Les Paul. We had a chance a few years ago to listen to an interview with him as he talked about the birth of the electric guitar and some other great accomplishments many probably don't realize were from his great mind. Don't forget, Les Paul was from Waukesha. You can see a sign on Hwy. 164 as you enter into Waukesha. It's been there for years.
If you haven't had the chance, go down to Discovery World and wander through the Les Paul exhibit. Not only was he instrumental in putting the exhibit together, he also donated much of his early equipment. You have the opportunity to pluck and strum some of his old guitars, explore electric guitar prototypes, and even see the birth of modern recording and dubbing. Check it out -- http://www.discoveryworld.org/lespaul.php. There are articles and an extensive biography. Just think -- without Les Paul, what would music sound like today?
In the world of classical music, a few "new" Mozart pieces were discovered. Read about them here: http://news.aol.com/article/two-new-mozart-piano-pieces-unveiled/598656. It's always fascinating to find something from someone so great.
Keep checking back for updates and new musical musings. Have a great week!
A lot has happened this summer as far as music is concerned. We remembered that historic festival in New York (you might know it simply as Woodstock). We also mourned the passing of a legend: Les Paul. We had a chance a few years ago to listen to an interview with him as he talked about the birth of the electric guitar and some other great accomplishments many probably don't realize were from his great mind. Don't forget, Les Paul was from Waukesha. You can see a sign on Hwy. 164 as you enter into Waukesha. It's been there for years.
If you haven't had the chance, go down to Discovery World and wander through the Les Paul exhibit. Not only was he instrumental in putting the exhibit together, he also donated much of his early equipment. You have the opportunity to pluck and strum some of his old guitars, explore electric guitar prototypes, and even see the birth of modern recording and dubbing. Check it out -- http://www.discoveryworld.org/lespaul.php. There are articles and an extensive biography. Just think -- without Les Paul, what would music sound like today?
In the world of classical music, a few "new" Mozart pieces were discovered. Read about them here: http://news.aol.com/article/two-new-mozart-piano-pieces-unveiled/598656. It's always fascinating to find something from someone so great.
Keep checking back for updates and new musical musings. Have a great week!
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