3rd Grade Music
Berne Union Elementary

Level 1 - Padawan
Padawan student activities
Option A (beginner and young students):
● The main theme melody has been provided
● Students will fill in a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds ● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/4895194731249664
● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Option B (intermediate):
● The first part of the melody only is provided (plus the final note)
● Students will fill in the rest of the main theme melody
● Students will then fill in a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/6387954973933568
● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Level 2 - Jedi Knight
Jedi Knight student activities
● The first part of the melody and bassline are provided (plus the final note in each)
● Students will fill in the remainder of the melody AND a bassline, then add a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/6313448062320640 ● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Level 3 - Jedi Master
Jedi Master student activities
● Only the first few notes of the melody and bassline are provided (plus the final note in each)
● Students will fill in the remainder of the melody, create a bassline, add chords and a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds. They also have access to the notes of the full chromatic scale
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/4596127568494592 ● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard
Level 4 - Jedi Master II
Jedi Master II student activities
● The first few notes of the melody and bassline, plus the final measure are provided (includes a final chord)
● Students will fill in the remainder of the melody, add chords, create a bassline, add a percussion part and choose instrument playback sounds
● Students use this template link: https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/…/s…/5631408765665280 ● Once finished, click Save. On the next screen. click Copy Link and then send the link to Mr. Shepard

Here is this week's video lesson.  Follow along and email me if you have any questions!

​4/18/2020
To the left is the Music Choice Board #2.  Enjoy!  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions: shepardt@buschools.com

I hope everyone is well and safe.  I miss you all!
Sincerely,
Mr. Shepard

3/30/2020
To the right is a table of ideas of at-home music activities.  These ideas require little to no technology.  Have fun and be creative!  If you are interested in guitar materials, you can download my guitar method HERE.  Feel free to contact me if you have questions!
Sincerely,
Mr. Shepard



​3/19/2020
Here is a link to a note-reading game: https://music-theory-practice.com/music-notes/treble-clef-flashcards.html?fbclid=IwAR3UBNuIDCwjIMbtdD1yGE0NSPJ3S3xbqk_8btnm98PDAr3RfM85b_QIuyc

See how many you can get right!

3/17/2020

I will be updating this page over the next few weeks with links and videos to help students make music at home.  I want our kids to be able to continue experiencing the joy of music-making even if we can't get together.  Please contact me if you have any questions!

Sincerely,
Mr. Shepard

​MUSIC PLAY ONLINE: https://musicplayonline.com/
Normally it costs money to use this site, but they are providing for free right now!!!!  There is so much here!
​When you go to the site, you will have to login:
Username: snow
Password: 2020

​Classics For Kids: https://www.classicsforkids.com/
This is a great site for kids to explore, especially with an adult close by!

NYPhilKids: https://nyphilkids.org/
There are lots of great games for kids on this site hosted by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra!

Recordings for February 2020 Concert

Let's Go Fly A Kite

A Spoonful of Sugar

Do Re Mi

Chrome Music Lab musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments: click on the image to the right---->
-With this site, you can compose, play games and explore the science of music!

Fun, family music-making activity! Use household objects to create your own orchestra! This is one of Mozart's best-known pieces "Rondo Alla Turca":

https://youtu.be/1ebeCOo6XQU

A video in which you can use household objects to play along:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyhsTdfEL1E

The Can Can is a famous French dance.