Tag Archives: instruments

STOMP: A Rhythm Composition Unit

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Jennifer Chobotiuk

This is my favourite scene from the video “STOMP: Out Loud.”  Each year I show the video to my grade 6 classes and have them create their own performance. I find the students love the complicated rhythms, funny “scenes” and … Continue reading →

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Creativity in Poetry and Composition

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jennifer Chobotiuk

Not sure how I did it, but I had EVERY music student engaged in creative learning today! I created a project couple years ago combining poetry, musical composition and invented notation. The first year I give a lot of guidance … Continue reading →

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