Rockin' 5th Graders! A note at a time...

Today, fifth grade students explored the electrical stringed instruments as the final day of the Strings Family, along with the Rock style. They learned how an electric bass functions, it's purpose in a band, and basic playing techniques to start a jam session. All students have studied a variety of instruments, their history, famous musicians, a variety of genres, and have completed daily journals of what they have learned throughout the week. 

"High & Low" "Fast & Slow"

Kindergarten students learned the basic fundamentals, "high and low, fast and slow" concepts through song, dance, and following rhythm with percussion instruments. Then, they drew five individual everyday objects that represent "fast & slow". They then shared it with each other. 

Instrument Learning Centers -Exploring the Families

Today, my third grade students learned 

the Brass and Stringed family of 

instruments.They learned the history, anatomy, and the basic playing technique of each instrument to start their first few notes.

 I enjoy seeing their faces light up of excitement after handing them an instrument. 

Ballroom Dance Competition and Cuatro/Guitar Performance

Students performed and competed for the 7th Annual Back of the Yards Dance-Off Competition at Lindblom High School.

Hedges is now on Twitter and sends Text Message Notifications

Community members, parents, and students can now follow Hedges Fine & Performing Arts School via text message. Stay informed and up-to-date with upcoming performances, special events, important calendar dates, school-wide news, and more!

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Ms. Salinas' Art Studio

Ms. Salinas, our Visual Arts teacher at Hedges, has been working diligently with our students on various art forms throughout the quarter. For example, students are working on Paper Mâché sculptures, Mix Media paintings, and Acrylic paintings on canvas to name a few. With the direction of Ms. Salinas, students are creating wonderful works of Art.

Kindergarten Music

Kindergarten students are composing simple melodies with colors associated to musical notes. They use color blocks to compose a variety o melodies that their peers can understand and play back.