Class News
Final 7th Grade Remix Projects
For their final remix project this year in remote learning, 7th grade students selected a topic, cut clips from a variety of songs and speeches, recorded their own clips, incorporated pre-recorded instrument samples, and assembled them into a remix. Students worked to communicate, creatively and powerfully, a message about a social issue. Check them out here! https://sites.google.com/metropolitanels.com/7th-grade/June2020/music-gallery |
7th Grade Blues recordings are up!
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8th Grade Music Trip to Carnegie Hall!
On Friday, October 11, 8th grade music students attended the sold-out Sphinx Virtuosi performance of music written in response to violence and injustice in the world. What a powerful, amazing performance!  |
MEET THE TEACHERS 2019
Meet the Teachers night is on Thursday, September 26! I look forward to meeting all the 7th grade parents, and seeing 8th grade parents again for the second year! Click on the link for Meet the Teachers Night 2019 on the left to get more information about this school year! |
MUSIC!!!!!
YEAR 10!!!! Since we first started the Music program at MELS, we've doubled the number of instruments and created so many different opportunities for students to explore and become a part of Music at MELS. At this moment, though, we're starting the way we always do: 7th graders are trying out and selecting instruments, and 8th graders are studying hard as they learn to read music. Stay tuned--it's going to be a fantastic year! |
New 7th Grade Recordings Are Up!
Students were given the option of either recording the Main Theme from "Pirates of the Caribbean" along to a background track or performing with a partner. The focus of this recording was on playing the correct rhythm and working with strategies to sync with a different part. This was our first time recording a duet--have a listen! |
8th Grade Jazz Combos & Orchestra Perform on 3/23
Get ready for our performance on Monday! Student displays and presentations on student migration and climate refugees begin at 5:30pm, followed by our performances. In Music, we'll be presenting jazz versions of songs students brought in and which connected them to countries outside the U.S. What does music do for immigrants? What do immigrants do for music? Come join us! |
8th Grade SLC Materials
E-mail Mr. Shieh directly if you would like to show a copy of your group's latest video for SLCs. At this time, the website is not letting Mr. Shieh post the videos--he can send you a copy! |
7th Grade Blues Recordings are Posted!
They're here, and they're great! Click on the link in the left sidebar to listen to our third set of recordings for the year! |
Holiday Instrument Gifts?
I've attached my guide to purchasing an instrument. There are many fake instruments on the market that are made of painted plywood, and are not intended for students that are learning seriously. If purchasing online, please use Shar Music, Southwest Strings, or Sam Ash Music, where all the instruments meet National Association of Music Education standards. If using Amazon, make sure to e-mail Mr. Shieh the links to what you consider purchasing: many of the instruments do not meet basic standards for manufacturing instruments. |
| Attachments:
Purchasing an Instrument 2018.pdf
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