Performing Arts

IN THE CLASSROOM...

This week in Performing Arts, we have been learning about the treble clef and its corresponding musical notes. Students learnt about the purpose of the treble clef (it's the clef that represents high notes and melodies), and practiced identifying the line and space notes in the treble clef. They did so by employing mnemonic devices to find and name the notes: 

Line notes: Every Good Boy Does Fine 

Space notes: F A C E 

 By building this foundation, students can then go on and use this knowledge to sightread melodies, perform instruments and compose. In future weeks, students will use their knowledge of the treble clef notes to: 

Year prep+1 

• Identify, notate and dictate notes on the treble clef

Year 2 

• Identify, notate and dictate notes on the treble clef
• Form a simple melodic pattern of 4 notes 

Year 3/4 

• Identify, notate and dictate notes on the treble clef
• Create a 4 bar melody using treble clef notes 

Year 5/6 

• Identify, notate and dictate notes on the treble clef
• Create an 8 bar melody using treble clef notes
• Compose simple chords

UPCOMING MUSICAL EVENTS AND NEWS:

Choir Rehearsal Reminders

When: Every school term Tuesday, 1:45pm

Where: Performing Arts Room

National song writing competition 

The Australian Children's Music Foundation hosts a national song writing competition every year. This is the perfect opportunity for students who love composing to showcase their compositions.

Information about the competition can be found at: https://acmf.com.au/national-songwriting-competition/

If your child would like to enter, please send a mp3 recording through to zoe.tsai@education.vic.gov.au before 3pm on September 13 2024. 

Feel free to email me with any questions you have!