McKinley-Brighton’s Virtual Music Classroom

Good morning, Bobcats!!! Here is your music fun for today - learn all about the most unusual instruments and ways of making music all around the world!)))

Good morning, Bobcats! Hard to believe that it is May 26th already, and this is the time for our annual Multicultural Festival at McKinley-Brighton. So, we are going to celebrate different cultures and their traditions with music and dance from all around the world this year - enjoy!)) Irish band Jiggy continue the tradition of their musical ancestors while bringing a whole new exotic flavor to the table, more of a collective than an orthodox band, Jiggy’s mercurial line up mixes and melds Irish traditional music, world rhythms, and cutting-edge dance grooves. https://youtu.be/sZ6oC_c1w9M

Good morning, Bobcats! Today is Wednesday, and it is beautiful outside, so I thought that I can match it with a beautiful song for you - enjoy!)) According to Wikipedia, Israel Kaanoi Kamakawiwoole (Hawaiian: pronounced [kmkvivoole] - Hawaiian for '"the fearless eye, the bold face"'), was born on May 20, 1959, so today it is his 61st birthday! He was a Native Hawaiian singer-lyricist, musician, and Hawaiian sovereignty activist. Along with his ukulele playing and i...ncorporation of other genres, such as jazz and reggae, Kamakawiwoole remains influential in Hawaiian music. https://youtu.be/fMSezPwq2js See more

Good morning, Bobcats! Today you are in for a special treat - a story told through music! Enjoy)) https://app.seesaw.me/pages/shared_activity

Good morning, Bobcats! Here is your Friday Fun music assignment on Seesaw - enjoy, and don't forget to post photos of your creations!))) https://app.seesaw.me/pages/shared_activity