Everyone in the choir is invited to audition for a “Homeward Bound” solo. I recorded myself singing it and coaching you through the solo, so you’ll be prepared. You may audition for only one solo (there are 2 in the song, so pick one!), and the lyrics must be memorized for your audition. Good Luck! Homeward Bound solos
I asked the students to write down responses to these three questions: How did it feel to take your recorder home? Who did you play for? What did you play? Here are some responses:
“It felt good to take my recorder home to practice. I played it for my mom, dad, brothers, and sister.” – Olivia
“”I felt really happy. I played it for my mom. My mom said it is good, that I got myself something to be hooked on.” – Kayson
“I felt good about taking my recorder home because I practiced and got better at it. I played for my mom. She gave me notes to play and I played them, like B, A, G.” – Ashley
“I felt so excited that if I were to pick out of a recorder and a car I would pick the recorder. I love my recorder.” – Bakaima
“I felt happy because it’s cool to own a recorder. I played for my dog because he’s cute. I play the recorder because it is the only instrument I have.” – William
” I played for my mom because she is sick, so I played for her.” – Ava
The 3rd graders are learning how to play recorders! They are “tested” for belts (little pieces of yarn) to tie onto their instruments, trying to get a black belt by the end of the year.
Click here to listen to what they play for white belt: Recorder White. For their white belt, they had to play a B, A, and G without squeaking, and use their tongue to start each note.
Click here to listen to what they play for the yellow belt: Recorder yellow. It may sound like a simple line of music, but to earn that yellow belt, students have to be able to read B and A on the music staff, as well as play quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes.
Click here to hear Hot Cross Buns with the CD accompaniment, and students playing along.
