Welcome to the 2nd rotation of music

Hello all,
Welcome to Music 9. I hope everyone enjoyed the snow day. We have completed our first performance on the keyboard and have started our first piece. This week we will have our first written test on Friday. It will be on everything we have covered recently, notes, treble clef, keyboard, rhythm, vocab, classroom rules. Next week we will have our first keyboard test and be working on increasing our music vocabulary.
Check back soon.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Period 4 Monday Nov 26 Notes

Neat video

A Korean commercial that combines western and eastern musical traditions. Check out the mix and the incredibe dancing.
http://my.break.com/Content/view.aspx?ContentID=382799

Final Test - Wednesday

Hello,
Students have their last test tomorrow, Wednesday. It will cover everything this semester in Music. Final marks should be ready on Monday. Please feel free to email me if you are interested in this information. It has been a pleasure teaching your child, I have learned much from them this year and I hope they have learned some from me.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Review Centres

This week is the beginning of a review for the Big final test next Wednesday. We are completing 7 different activity stations that cover numerous topics. It is an opportunity for students to ask questions, try hands on activities and review knowledge. The final test will be on everything that we have done this year. Thursday and Friday next week will be an opportunity for students to catch up anything they have missed before moving to Art. Have a great week.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Activity Centres

Hello,
I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed your extra couple of days. Here's the plan for next the week. We will be doing review centres which will cover everything we have done. Make sure you ask questions and understand music notes, rhythm, keyboard, listening exercises, vocab...everything we have done so far. We only have 8 days left in music. Please make the most of it and complete all your work.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Dates to remember

We are 3 weeks away from the end of the first rotation, Nov 23 is the last day. We have 4 major assignments left: 1 keyboard test, listening test, centre activity assignment, Final test. Here is an update of days that students do not need to be in school.
Nov 7 - Take Kids to Work day
Nov 9 - Student conferences (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Nov 12 - Civic Holiday (remembrance day)
Nov 13 - Curriculum Development day

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Report cards will be given out next week.

Free reliable references

Please feel free to use the online resources below. They are safe and reliable. User ID's and passwords are available free for all students and parents, paid for by the Province of New Brunswick. Please email me for information.

EBSCO - text reference library, graded and reading leveled
http://search.ebscohost.com

e-library - text reference library (competitor for EBSCO)
http://www.proquestk12.com/

Encarta - Online encyclopedia (English and French)
http://encarta.msn.com/default.aspx
http://fr.ca.encarta.msn.com/default.aspx (french)

Study hard.
Cheer
Ms. Hsu

Projects

Projects are due next week. Presentations are on Wednesday and Thursday. Report card marks go in on Wednesday so make sure to get all your work in on time. The written part is worth 10% of your final mark. Good luck.

Mark Update

Hello all,
This week you will recieve a personalized mark update form. Make sure you check it over and submit any missing work that you have a zero for so that you can improve your mark. I will send home a mark update by the end of the week to your family. Have a great day.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Group Performances

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Group Performances

Period 4

Group Performances

Period 2

Group Performances

Period 1

Group Performances

Period 1

First group performance

We created and performed a rhythm composition for music class on Friday. Here are some pictures. I am trying to figure out how to post the sound files. Hope they will be done soon. Students have a test Friday this week. Next Tuesday, Oct 16, there is no school for students as teachers are getting some professional development. Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Notice of Invitation to participate in YAC

Hello,
The fredericton Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is looking for new members. Students would be on a committee that allocates and advises regarding funds to support youth in our area. The first meeting will be Tuesday, Oct 9th at 6:30pm at 390 King St, Fredericton (above Robert Simmonds). For more information contact c0qvi@unb.ca or 260-7606, Jordan McLeod.
As well the Military Family Resource centre is also looking for YAC members. The meetings are held at OHS, Thursday Oct 11, 25th, 3:30- 4:30pm. Contact 446-5157 or thecentre_mfrc@rogers.com. There will be refreshments served.

These are a great opportunity to get involved in the community and have your voice heard.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Recap of the week and plans for next week.

Hello,
This has been a busy week. We are have finished Frere Jacques and have started When the Saints go marching in. I have introduced the most challenging music topic this year - Time signature and we are doing well. Some students who struggle with math, equivalent factions specifically will have difficulties with this programme. For next week we will be learning Italian vocabulary, tempo terms and an Frere Jacques keyboard test. Hope you have a great weekend.
Cheers,
Ms. Hsu

PS: Check out this website, you can practice note reading with a game, and post your high score to boast to others.
http://www.novelgames.com/flashgames/game.php?id=42

Open House

Sept 20th is OHS' Open House. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.
We are done our first keyboard test and first piece, Ode to Joy. We will have our second written testFriday on rhythm, treble/bass cleff, vocab and listening excercises. We 'travelled' to Mexico and Cameroon this week. Next week will be starting our first two-handed piece, Frere Jacques and musical math, time signature.
Have a great week.
Ms. Hsu

First Test

The first music test will be Friday this week and cover everything we have done for the past 2 weeks, including rhythm notation, vocabulary, keyboard, staff notes, school rules and regulations. Have a great day. Marks will be updated on Monday.
Have a great day.
Ms. Hsu

First Week

Hello all,
Our first week of school is done and we have completed some introductory note reading, getting to know it each other activities and completed your first assignment, your music poster. Next week we will be starting composing and reading music. As well as Friday will be our first music quiz and we will be starting our first keyboard piece, Ode to Joy. Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

First Assignment

Music poster is due Friday in class. Remember make it look like a poster (colour, pictures, large letters) and fill it with information about you, what you know and what you want to know.

Welcome to Grade 9 Music with Ms. Hsu

Dear Grade 9 students,
I am excited to meet you and start our new year together. Welcome to High School and Grade 9. Music is an exciting class where we will be studying both how to play the keyboard and how to express yourself through music. Please check this site regularly to update yourself on information, important dates and resources. Feel free to email me and post comments related to our class.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu