Joyful Noise Music: Week of May 4th, 2015

Feliz Cinco de Mayo...

con Mariachi!

It's hard not to smile when you hear the peppy, melodic sounds of Mariachi music, known properly as "Son Jalisciense" (music that originated from Jalisco). A traditional form of folk music in Mexico, Mariachi is usually comprised of string instruments--guitar, a high-pitched guitar called a "vihuela", a bass guitar (called a "guitarron") violin and often a trumpet. Check out the examples of Mariachi we listened to below!

El Sinaloense

The kids loved dancing to the music and they also got to explore our school trumpet, as well as pictures of Mariachi musicians and the flag of Mexico.

Don't forget to check out the extender questions I've posted below so that you can keep the conversation going at home!

Please note: due to family illness, some of yesterday's classes were postponed. Three year olds will be having class on Thursday morning at 9 a.m., and the toddler class will be having music on Thursday right before lunch at 11:20 a.m. Sorry for the delay! =)

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CHILD

1.) Do you know where Mariachi music comes from? Mexico

2) What mariachi instrument is made out of metal? Trumpet

3) Did you dance to music today?

What are we doing in class?

Each week, Joyful Noise Music Classes brings music theory and instrument exploration to your children by using a blend of best practice philosophy (such as the Orff method, Suzuki, and other music pedagogies),as well as a ton of fun and movement!

Singing, moving, laughing and learning is a big part of the program, but, one of our goals is to expose children to world culture, and music and lifestyles around the world. This exploration allows us to appreciate where our favorite music comes from and the people who have created it for us.

Have a question about the program?
Please email MusicatJN@gmail.com!