Around the Room
Where can you find tissues in the music room?
The shelf beside the door AND Mr. Hutchens' desk. (Make sure to use hand sanitizer!)
What are FOUR of Mr. Hutchens' expectations when you walk into the music room?
(1) Walk to your seat quietly
(2) Show good effort
(3) Be kind and safe
(4) Line up to leave quietly
Demonstrate the hand sign to ask to go to bathroom.
Fingers crossed in the air.
What part of the body is your first musical instrument?
Your voice!
What do you do when you hear an attention signal?
Train whistle: "All aboard!"
Piano: Clap two times
Clapping: Repeat teacher's claps
All of these end in a LEVEL 0!
Where can I set things that I will not need/use in music class?
The shelf beside the door.
What should your body look like when the teacher is talking/singing?
Level 0, calm, eyes on teacher, listening closely, sitting on bottom/standing on both feet, etc.
How do I ask Mr. Hutchens something?
Raise your hand and wait patiently.
True or false: You don't need words to make music.
True
How do you get an instrument when your group is called?
Walk, use safe hands, go straight to it, grab one and go.
Where do we go to get unpitched percussion instruments?
Instrument shelf by the whiteboard (tambourines, rhythm sticks, castanets, etc.). Also the drums hung on the wall!
You have something REALLY funny to say to Mr. Hutchens, but he's in the middle of teaching the lesson. How do you go about telling him?
Raise your hand :)
How do I share an instrument fairly with a partner?
Take turns, watch for their mistakes and kindly help them in the right direction, be positive and encouraging, pair with someone else who doesn't have a partner, find someone new to work with, etc.
What does meter describe in music?
How many beats are in a measure.
How do we make a circle as a class?
Walk to a dot, sit/stand, and keep our hands off the sticker!!!
Which area of the room should you go to if you need to cool down or take a quick break?
The bean bag chair. If you are upset, take a paper and fill out a paper using the affirmations wall.
When we make or see a mess in the music room, or even around our school, what's the best thing we can do?
Clean it up.
How do I know when to stop playing without the teacher speaking?
Following instructions, listening to your neighbors, when/if a video play-along stops.
How can music help your brain in other subjects?
It helps with focus, memory, patterns, and teamwork.
What do you do if you're unsure of what comes next?
Watch the teacher and listen for instructions.
Name two rules for moving safely around the room while music is happening.
Answer options: Hands to self, Level 0 (unless told otherwise), walking speed, watch where you're going, keep personal space, look for teacher's stop signal, etc.
If you have nothing nice to say...
Don't say anything at all!
How do I make choices that help my learning in music?
Have a good attitude! Be positive, kind, and safe!!!
"A bad attitude is like a flat tire... you can't go anywhere unless you change it."
What instrument family uses a bow, strings, or plucking to make a sound?
String family.
Why is it important to follow procedures everyday?
They help keep everyone safe and the class running smoothly.