Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Miss Cadwallender's Farewell

While most students will be able to see my farewell letter on Google Classroom, I wished to post it here as well. It's been an amazing four years!




Dear Archway Students,

This year is my last at Archway Chandler. In Fall 2020, I will be returning to college to pursue a graduate degree. I am writing to say goodbye.

It’s been wonderful teaching you – whether you met me 4 years ago in 1st grade or only this year. As much as I’ve taught you in class, you have taught me – how to teach, and how to have fun. It has been a pleasure watching all of you create such amazing concerts through your hard work and effort. I have loved your drawings, performances, and compositions in class. Most recently, I have been extremely impressed by your creativity and ingenuity with our digital packet lessons.

I hope all of you continue to enjoy music throughout your lives – not as some vague privilege for kids who are “good at music” or “going to be a musician as their job,” but for you and your own unique life and interest in music. Every single one of you have proven yourself to be a Musician, in multiple ways.

Sincerely,
Miss Cadwallender

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Quarter 4 Update

In Quarter 4, music will be 15-20 minutes per week. While weeks 1 and 2 had some bumps, hopefully the rest of Quarter 4 will be smooth sailing.

So far, students have finished up their studying of J. S. Bach, began a study of Mozart, and have reviewed treble clef.

The rest of the quarter will be brief looks at music theory subjects and classical composers - Beethoven will be added after Mozart.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Q3 Update

All grades and Belle Voci sound great! 2nd and 3rd graders will be auditioning for instrumental parts upon their return from Spring Break, and 5th graders have been given tracks to work on their instrumental parts. 4th grade percussionists look smooth, and our soloists have been hard at work improving their vocals. Students are encouraged to download learning tracks and listen to them a few times over the break, to keep it fresh in their mnds.

Have a great Spring Break!

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Q3W7 - Concert Practice Links and Updates

Looking for concert pratice links? Scroll down!

All grades have been hard at work, preparing for the concert. All vocal soloists have been chosen! Instrumentalists for 4th and 5th grade will be decided next week. 2nd and 3rd grade will begin working on instrument parts and choreography next week. Hopefully, all grades can begin the continuation of their theory and history studies next week as well.


Thursday, February 13, 2020

Q3W6 Update - Armed Forces Tribute Lyrics

3rd-5th grade students can get lyrics for their Tribute to the Armed Forces here

Students did well on their exams! Some will need to retake the lyric exams soon, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem; the optional re-take exams will be at the beginning of March.

Please scroll down for more concert practice links :)

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Belle Voci Materials

Okuyama Ni

O Sifuni Mungu, Top Part
O Sifuni Mungu, Bottom Part

O Sifuni Mungu - Rhythm

LYRICS


Okuyama Ni
O-ku-ya-ma ni, ni, Mo-mi-ji,
fumi-wa-ke, Naku shi-ka-no.

TOP PART ('left group'): In the mountains deep, stepping through the crimson leaves, is a wan-d'ring stag, I can hear him cry.
BOTTOM PART ('right group'): In the mountains deep, stepping through the crimson leaves, is a wan-der-ing stag, I hear him cry. In the mountains deep, stepping through the crimson leaves, is a wan-der-ing stag, I hear him cry.

Ko-e ki-ku to-ki zo.
A-ki wa ka-na-shi ki
When I hear the lonely cry,
Sad, how sad the autumn (top part repeats 'autumn') is.

TOP PART ('left group'):
O-ku-ya-ma ni, ni, Mo-mi-ji,
fumi-wa-ke, Naku shi-ka-no.
O-ku-ya-ma ni, ni, Mo-mi-ji,
fumi-wa-ke  [rest]
In the mountains deep, stepping through the crimson leaves, is a wan-d'ring stag, I can hear him cry.

BOTTOM PART ('right group'):O-ku-ya-ma ni, ni, Mo-mi-ji,
fumi-wa-ke, Naku shi-ka-no.
O-ku-ya-ma ni, ni, Mo-mi-ji,
Naku shi-ka-no. In the mountains deep, stepping through the crimson leaves, is a wan-der-ing stag, I hear him cry. In the mountains deep, stepping through the crimson leaves, is a wan-der-ing stag, I hear him cry.

Ko-e ki-ku to-ki zo.
A-ki wa ka-na-shi ki
When I hear the lonely cry,
Sad, how sad the autumn is.
A-ki wa ka-na-shi ki
A-ki wa ka-na-shi ki
A-ki wa ka-na-shi ki

Ooh.

O Sifuni Mungu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu
Na mfalme wetu

Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
Watu wote
Viumbe vyote
Awaye yote
Sifu mungu
All creatures of our God and King
(O sifuni mungu)
Lift up your voice and with us sing
(O sifuni mungu)
Thou burning sun with golden beam
(Imbeni, imbeni)
Thou silver moon with softer gleam
(Pazeni sauti imbeni)
Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu na mfalme wetu

Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men
(Watu wote)
All creatures
(Viumbe vyote)
Everybody
(Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord
(Sifu mungu)
Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy lord to hear
Thou fire, so masterful and bright
That givest man both warmth and light

Viumbe vyote vya mungu
Viumbe vyote vya mungu

Pazeni sauti
Pazeni sauti 
tusi fu mungu!
Let all things their creator bless
And worship him in humbleness 
Praise the Father, praise the Son 
And praise the Spirit, 3 in one


Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu na mfalme wetu
Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe
All men
(Watu wote)
All creatures
(Viumbe vyote)
Everybody
(Awaye yote)
Praise the Lord
(Sifu mungu)

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Q3W2 - Preparing for the Lyric Exam

If you are here looking for practice materials, scroll down :)

Since I won't see 4th or 2nd grade next week, due to No School on Monday and the Tetra String Quartet on Wednesday, those two grades focused hard on memorizing lyrics. 4th grade is doing very well - almost everyone seems to have the lyrics memorized already (or mostly memorized). 2nd grade is still struggling - many students will have to listen to the song/read the lyrics a couple of times a day before they will be confident for the exam.

5th and 3rd grade will still have two more lessons next week, so there is less pressure. 5th grade needs more individual work on Ave Maria, but their other two songs are fairly strong. 3rd grade is doing well on all three songs, but also needs individual practice for all three songs.

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Q3W1 - Prepping the Concert - EXAM DATES

Welcome back from break! Our Spring concert is in about 3 months, and we have a lot to prepare - 4th and 5th grade have especially challenging songs and will need to practice at home.

To the right of this page are the Spring practice links. Not every song has a link, but most do. More helpful links maybe posted over the next months, as well.

We have a few exams coming up that students should be aware of:

Lyrics Memorized - all concert lyrics must be memorized by January 27th (4th and 2nd Grade) or January 28st (5th and 3rd Grade). This will contribute to their Knowledge grade.

Melodies Memorized - the students must have their concert song melodies (not percussion, choreography, solos, or anything else) learned by February 3rd (4th and 2nd Grade) or February 4th (5th and 3rd Grade). This will contribute to their Technique grade.

Solos Prepared - any student wishing to audition for a vocal or percussion solo should be ready by February 13th/14th.