Can Drive for Winnipeg Harvest

All students are participating in a Can Drive for Winnipeg Harvest. Take a look at the video below for more information.

New instruments, songs and games!

Kindergarten students have been busy exploring the different instruments in the music room and learning the proper techniques for playing them. 

Grade 1 students have been playing a circle game that involves keeping the beat and layering in instruments where appropriate. 

Grade 2 students have been learning about a new note called "blanche/half note". We have been working on being able to identify this new note through listening activities. 

Grade 3/4 students have started the RECORDER!!! Lots of excitement around this and they can't wait to start Recorder Karate. 

Grade 5 students have been busy preparing their song for the Remembrance Day ceremony and are also preparing to begin the Recorder again this year. 

Halloween activities for all classes will take place over the next few weeks! Check back for updates and pictures :)

September in the Music Room

Here's a quick look at what has been happening in the music room so far this year:

Kindergarten: Students have had the opportunity to dance, play instruments and explore the different qualities of music such as Fast/Slow and Loud/Quiet

Grade 1: Students have explored ascending and descending sounds on the xylophones.

Grade 2: Students have practiced how to accompany a simple tune using a bourdon on the xylophones.

Grades 3, 4 & 5: Students have enjoyed playing the instruments, singing songs and are excited to begin a new recorder program.

Keep checking back for more updates. :) 

École Robert Browning Video!

Please take a look at the following video created by former Grade 5 students and their amazing teachers, M Proulx and M Sorokowski. This video will answer many frequently asked questions regarding everyday procedures here at École Robert Browning.

Welcome "Bach"

I can't believe that September is already here. I hope that everyone had a wonderful summer. 
I am looking forward to seeing familiar faces again and also meeting the new families as well. 

A few changes to the Music program for this year:

• Mandatory Choir for students in Grade 3, 4 & 5
• more info to follow
• New Orff club starting
• New Recorder program starting

See you Friday!

A look back...

It's hard to believe that another school year has come and gone. Here is a quick look back on a few highlights from the Music room for the 2013-2014 school year. 

5 students participated in the Divisional Musical Theatre production of "Little Mermaid". 
2 students participated in the Divisional Children's Choir. 
All students performed very well in our Winter Concert "Around the World". 
Kindergarten students explored the different qualities of music through listening and movement activities. 
Grade 1-5 students all attend the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. 
Choir students performed beautifully at different events throughout the entire year. 
Volunteer students from Grade 4/5 had a blast performing in our Spring Musical "Pirates". The show was a huge success. 

I would like to wish everyone a wonderful summer break and also a special farewell to the Grade 5 students, as they move on to middle school. 
Mme Richard 

Doing ÉRB proud!

Throughout the month of May, students had the opportunity to audition for two special divisional groups.

First up "The Divisional Children's Choir" that is composed of Grade 5 students from across the division. Next year, I am proud to say that 8 of our Grade 5 students will be participating in this choir. Congratulations to Sameer, Emily, Paityn, Paige, Mackenzie, Robyn, Tyah and Maia.

Students were also given the chance to audition for a part in "The Divisional Musical Theatre" production of Peter Pan. This group is composed of Grade 4-8 students from across the entire division. 

I am thrilled to announce that École Robert Browning will be represented by 5 current students along with a few former students as well. Congratulations to Mackenzie, Chloe, Katie, Bailee and Kiana, along with Abby, Kieran and Hanna. Good luck!!!