Welcome to Ponderosa Music!
Ms. Bannon getting her hair dried naturally in Ireland!
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Hello! I'm Mrs. Bannon and I'm the music teacher at Ponderosa. I'm very excited to get to know you all, and I know we're going to have a great year together. My goal is to help every student become a better singer, musician, and appreciator of music.
I'm looking forward to a fun year of singing, playing instruments and games, and creating our own music. We'll learn how to read music, sing with good technique, and we'll enjoy singing and listening to music from lots of genres and cultures throughout history.
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Free Opera for Students!
The Arapahoe Philharmonic is presenting a semi-staged production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, and they are offering free tickets to students and discounted tickets to parents! The Magic Flute first premiered to large crowds in 1791 and has remained popular ever since. This version will not be a fully staged production, but will have acting, live singing and instruments. Tickets are free for students and $20 for adults.
The Magic Flute is being performed on Saturday, April 21st at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 22nd at 2:30 PM at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood High School Campus.
To purchase tickets, go to https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/events/buy-tickets/. You will need to enter the discount code MPAPR18 at checkout to get the discount.
Please see the flyer and video below for more details about the performance and how to purchase tickets at the door.
The Magic Flute is being performed on Saturday, April 21st at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 22nd at 2:30 PM at Fisher Auditorium on the Englewood High School Campus.
To purchase tickets, go to https://www.arapahoe-phil.org/events/buy-tickets/. You will need to enter the discount code MPAPR18 at checkout to get the discount.
Please see the flyer and video below for more details about the performance and how to purchase tickets at the door.
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I Would Love to Hear Your Music!
Do you know a folk song, lullaby, or traditional tune from your culture or country? If so, I would love for you to share it with us!
I want to give students an array of musical experiences, and that could include something from you! Please contact me if you would like to sing, play, or dictate a song you'd like me to teach in class! My phone number is 720-747-2822, and my email is lbannon@cherrycreekschools.org. Ponderosa Code of Conduct in Music
Be Safe:
· Sing with proper technique · Use instruments correctly · Move safely in the music room Be Responsible: · Put instruments back where they belong · Work to be a better music reader, performer, and appreciator · Give your full effort every day · Take ownership of your actions Be Respectful: · Listen to others’ voices · Give positive, constructive feedback · Be open-minded about new experiences · Be a respectful audience |
I Can!Want to know what you'll be learning this year in music? Read your "I Can" statements! By the end of the school year, each grade will be able to say "I can" to the abilities on their list!
4th and 5th grade will have "I Can" statements based on their MAC time projects. 5th Grade Continuation Lyrics:
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At Home Recorder Practice:
Lyrics from Class:
Do you love the songs we sing in class? If you want to sing them at home or teach them to your family, check back here for lyrics!
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Castle Key
Something's missin', the castle key. I can't unlock the gate, oh woe is me! I've searched everywhere by land and sea, Guess I'm climbin' through the dungeon very sneakily!
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Turn Your Back and
Close Your Eyes Turn your back and close your eyes, Close your eyes, close your eyes, Turn your back and close your eyes And guess who sings your name! Fall Back |
Bickle Bockle
Bickle Bockle, blue bottle, Fishes in the sea. If you want a partner, Just choose me! | ||
Community Music Activities
The Colorado Symphony has events all year long. Click here to see what the Symphony has to offer!
We are so grateful each year when the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble visits Ponderosa for a whole week! If you can't get enough dancing, Cleo offers dance and exercise classes for kids and adults alike. Check out their website here to see which classes will inspire you!
There are many summer day camps available around Aurora, Denver, and Colorado that focus on music of all kinds. Whether you want to learn an instrument, act in your first musical, dance with professionals, or just become a better musician, there's something out there for you! Check back here soon for more information on this year's camps!
We are so grateful each year when the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble visits Ponderosa for a whole week! If you can't get enough dancing, Cleo offers dance and exercise classes for kids and adults alike. Check out their website here to see which classes will inspire you!
There are many summer day camps available around Aurora, Denver, and Colorado that focus on music of all kinds. Whether you want to learn an instrument, act in your first musical, dance with professionals, or just become a better musician, there's something out there for you! Check back here soon for more information on this year's camps!
Videos, Games, Links, and Activities:
Isle of Tune
Click to check out Isle of Tune, or copy and paste this into your address bar: isleoftune.com
You make beats and music while your car drives down the road in different patterns. Let the main page load, then click "Play" in the bottom right corner. See what musical roads you can create! Here are some examples of mine. Click to hear: Steady Beat Eighth Notes Other Games to Create Music:
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Practice Note Reading
Try your note-reading skills out at home with this website. Click here or copy and paste this into your address bar:
courses.wcupa.edu/frichmon/usetech/musicalflashcards/tcnotes.html You click the note name (A, B, C, D, E, F, G), then hit the "Next" button. See if you can get 13 in a row correct! |