Observation #7

0. 3/10/15

Today, the 8th graders were on a visit to LCC. So, the group was left with only 7th graders. After a few warm-ups, Bethany stood by the piano to play the parts to "Dance Evolution". She had them speak the rhythm before singing. Then Bethany sang and modeled the two parts. "Your part sounds like this", and played it on the piano. Part one sang a high E on the last note. Bethany encouraged them and told them they could do it. However, she didn't model it, or tell them to use more breath support. If I work with them on that part, I will try to help. 

Once they got to the last song (Hey Ya!), I ran a sectional with part one to work on Lean on Me. I worked on the entire piece. I helped out with vowels and rhythms. When I teach on Thursday, I will work more on consonants. This lasted about 10 minutes. I was funny, and kept them interested. 

They then played heads-up-7-up. 

Not much done today. Sorry there isn't much to write.