This month, most of the classes here at Pattengill have been working on African drumming. We use a variety of instruments such as tubanos, double bells, cowbells, and shekeres. We will add more instruments as we progress through the year. Through drumming we are able to focus on steady beat, rhythm, and our own roles when playing in a group. Though we will continue to use drums throughout the year, focusing on them right now establishes a great foundation for how to take care of classroom instruments and the rules for using them.

After drumming, most classes will begin songwriting. These are the songs that will be on our school CD at the end of the year. If you did not get a chance to order a CD last year, you may do so at the link below. Also, this year I have started a blog to keep you up to date on what we are doing in the music room throughout the year. This is also a place where you can contact me, find forms that you may need, and students may even request songs to do in music class! There is also a page that shows some of the instruments that the music class has been able to purchase through donations along with short explanations. On behalf of the entire school, thank you very much for all of these instruments! We could not have them without you!

Miss Kimmerly's Blog

CD Order Form