Music and Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we get ready to celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mrs. Melkonian's music classes have been preparing songs in his honor. Our students already know so much about the life and impact of Dr. King, but can now make connections to some important music of his time. Whether we are singing the simple words of Martin and his focus on love, caring and peace or the grown-up hymn "Lift Every Voice", our students are tying music to the Civil Rights Movement. Can you sing this song at home?

Woke up This Mornin'

Woke up this mornin' with my mind

Stayed on freedom

Woke up this mornin' with my heart

Stayed on freedom

Woke up this mornin' with my soul

Stayed on freedom

Hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelu, hallelu-jah!

I'm gonna walk, talk, sing, shout

Hallelu, I got my mind on freedom!

Walk, talk, sing, shout

Clap my hands and keep my mind on freedom!

Walk, Talk! Sing, Shout!

Clap my hands!

Mrs. Melkonian

Music in the New Year

Hello UPA musicians!

Well I hope you had a peaceful and enriching winter break. I was glad to see that students came back ready to get to work immediately. We are starting many new things in music class this new year. Second through fifth graders will be studying the famous classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven. We will learn about his interesting life and how he stilled wrote music even though he became completely deaf. Look to the right of the screen to see the music player where you will find Beethoven's music.

We also will be getting ready for AMPP Exhibition #2 on January 20 in the Gym. Students from the following classes will be doing a quick performance on this day: Lackey and Pearsall (4th grade), Smith (2nd grade), and Nettles (K). Please join us to learn about what your students are doing in all of their AMPP Classes.

Thanks for stopping by the music blog- check back for updates!!

Ms. Ginger :)