Music Term 4 Newsletter

Welcome to Term 4

What a wonderful year of music-making and learning it has been so far! From singing and dancing to exploring instruments, creating rhythms and performing on stage, our students have been busy building their musical skills, confidence and creativity. Mrs Digby and Mrs Spain have loved seeing the students’ enthusiasm, teamwork and willingness to give new things a go. We are looking forward to another fantastic term filled with music, movement, laughter and exciting learning experiences across all our year levels. Let’s keep singing, dancing and making beautiful music together!

Talent Quests Take Centre Stage! 🎤⭐

This term, CEPS students will have the opportunity to both perform in and enjoy watching two Talent Quests! 🎤🌟

Our first Talent Quest will take place in Week 5, with Year 1 students taking centre stage as our main performers. Due to the high number of enthusiastic students keen to participate, this Talent Quest may run over two lunchtimes!

Our final Talent Quest will take place in the second-last week of term and will be open to students from all year levels. We can’t wait to see the amazing talent, creativity and confidence our students bring to the stage! 🎶👏

Foundation

This term in Music, our Foundation students are enjoying action and performance songs and celebrating special occasions, such as Halloween and the Melbourne Cup, through music and dance! They will learn to sing the Australian National Anthem and make connections with special events and occasions when it is played. A strong focus on keeping a steady beat will continue, alongside further exploration of musical instruments. Students will also develop their coordination through fun partner games, movement activities and body percussion.

This term in Music, we will:

Sing action and performance songs.
Celebrate special occasions, such as Halloween and the Melbourne Cup, through music and dance.
Learn to sing the lyrics of the Australian National Anthem and recognise special events when it is played.
Keep a steady beat when singing, moving and playing instruments.

Year 1 & 2

This term in Music, Year 1 and 2 students will continue to develop their sense of beat and rhythm through fun body percussion activities and songs. They will refine their playing techniques when using musical instruments and practise keeping in time with their peers while performing different rhythms. Students will also enjoy acting activities and small-group performances, building their confidence and developing their expressive skills in front of an audience. Throughout the term, they will celebrate special occasions such as the Melbourne Cup, Halloween and Christmas through music, songs and dance, all while having plenty of fun making music together!

This term in Music, we will:

Develop a strong sense of beat and rhythm through songs and body percussion activities.
Perform body percussion patterns with increasing accuracy and coordination.
Refine techniques when playing a variety of musical instruments.
Practise keeping in time with peers when performing different rhythms.
Participate in acting activities and small-group performances.
Develop confidence and expression when performing in front of an audience.
Explore music, songs and dances linked to special occasions, including the Melbourne Cup, Halloween and Christmas.
Work cooperatively with others to create and perform music.

Year 3 & 4

This term in Music, Year 3 and 4 students will explore the lyrics, rhythms and beats of new songs while extending their understanding of written music. They will continue to build confidence performing in front of an audience through mini-plays and small-group performances. Students will also learn new musical terminology and further develop their ability to play a variety of rhythms on different instruments. A focus on playing together in time will help strengthen their teamwork, listening skills and overall musical awareness.

This term in Music, we will:

Explore the lyrics, rhythms and beats of new songs.
Develop an understanding of written music and rhythm notation.
Build confidence performing in front of an audience through mini-plays and small-group performances.
Learn and use new musical terminology.
Develop skills in playing a variety of rhythms on different instruments.
Practise playing in time with others and maintaining a steady beat.
Strengthen teamwork and cooperation during group performances.
Develop active listening skills and overall musical awareness.,

Year 5 & 6

This term in Music, Year 5 and 6 students have been busy preparing for their special concert, refining their sense of beat and rhythm, and developing their coordination. They are building confidence performing on stage, strengthening their stage presence and learning to work effectively as a team. Alongside their concert preparation, students have been expanding their musical skills by playing a variety of instruments, exploring more complex rhythms and melodies, and performing small-group skits and raps. Through these activities, they are developing their expression, energy and audience engagement, strengthening both their performance skills and creative confidence.

This term in Music, we will be:

Refine beat, rhythm and coordination through music and movement activities.
Build confidence and develop strong stage presence when performing in front of an audience.
Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team during concert preparation and performances.
Develop instrumental skills by playing a variety of musical instruments.
Explore and perform more complex rhythms and melodies.
Create and perform small-group skits and raps with expression and creativity.
Use expression, energy and stage presence to engage and entertain an audience.
Strengthen performance skills, creativity and confidence through musical activities.
Develop timing, listening skills and coordination when performing with others.

If you would like to contact Sue or Tamara, please use the email addresses below.

Tamara Spain- Tamara.Furyk@education.vic.gov.au

Susan Digby- Susan.Digby@education.vic.gov.au