"Music is the universal language of mankind."
AUTHOR: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
MEANING OF THE QUOTE:
“Music is a form of communication that everyone can understand.”
COMPOSER
TCHAIKOVSKY
Overture Miniature
The Trepak, performed by men only, is a brisk dance that is done in 2/4 time with the danced steps starting at a slow tempo that is increased throughout the performance. Dancers begin the dance in a line, standing side by side with their arms crossed over their chests. The dancers crouch into a love squatting position. Next, they begin a series of kicks, extending first one leg and then the other straight out in front their body while remaining in the squat position. The kicks are performed to the beat of the music and speed up as the music's tempo increases. As the dancers perform these kicks they may move into a circle that rotates counterclockwise of they may stay in a line, but move to the sides to put more distance between each dancer. To perform the next move, the dancers lunge into a squat position and spring as high into the air as possible. While in the air the dancers perform a split and extend their legs as far on each side as possible, before bringing their legs back together and landing in the squatting position.
Nutcracker: Trépak
"A" SECTION (Repeat)
"B" SECTION
Pass the ball behind you
"A" SECTION (Repeat)
CODA
Each student turns on the strong notes all the way around the circle and
1. BELIEVE
2. MISTER SANTA
“Music is a form of communication that everyone can understand.”
COMPOSER
TCHAIKOVSKY
"Nutcracker Suite"
Overture Miniature
Conducted by Micha Haran
"Nutcracker"
Complete
Complete
"Nutcracker Ballet"
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At the Mariinsky (Kirov) Theater
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| Design for the Imperial-era curtain of the Mariinsky Theatre that existed prior to 1914. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariinsky_Theatre |
"Nutcracker" Russian Dance: Rock Guitar Metal Version
Brian Setzer Orchestra performing "Nutcracker Suite" live
HERE IS A VERSION OF THE NUTCRACKER SUITE
WITH WORDS FOR CHILDREN BY CAPTAIN KANGAROO
Term: What is a SUITE?
As in "The Nutcracker," composers, in the late 19th century, who had written operas or ballets which incorporated many long popular dance movements
often made arrangements of these in shortened versions for orchestra
so they could be played at concerts.
so they could be played at concerts.
NEW INSTRUMENT: CELESTA
A Celesta is an instrument which has a bell like sound used in the "Nutcracker"
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The celesta (pronounced /sɨˈlɛstə/) or celeste (pronounced /sɨˈlɛst/) is a struck idiophone
operated by a keyboard. Its appearance is similar to that of an upright piano (four- or five-octave)
or of a large wooden music box (three-octave). The keys are connected to hammers which
strike a graduated set of metal (usually steel) plates suspended over wooden resonators. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celesta
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (German: Nussknacker und Mausekönig)
is a story written in 1816 by ETA Hoffmann
in which young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite Christmas toy, the Nutcracker,
is a story written in 1816 by ETA Hoffmann
in which young Marie Stahlbaum's favorite Christmas toy, the Nutcracker,
comes alive and, after defeating the evil Mouse King in battle,
whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls.
NUTCRACKER:
TREPAK
TREPAK
Sometimes referred to as The Russian Dance, it is the official National Folk Dance of Russia.
This dance comes from the Ukraine and was originally performed by the Cossacks, soldiers who were expert cavalrymen.
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The Trepak, performed by men only, is a brisk dance that is done in 2/4 time with the danced steps starting at a slow tempo that is increased throughout the performance. Dancers begin the dance in a line, standing side by side with their arms crossed over their chests. The dancers crouch into a love squatting position. Next, they begin a series of kicks, extending first one leg and then the other straight out in front their body while remaining in the squat position. The kicks are performed to the beat of the music and speed up as the music's tempo increases. As the dancers perform these kicks they may move into a circle that rotates counterclockwise of they may stay in a line, but move to the sides to put more distance between each dancer. To perform the next move, the dancers lunge into a squat position and spring as high into the air as possible. While in the air the dancers perform a split and extend their legs as far on each side as possible, before bringing their legs back together and landing in the squatting position.
Nutcracker: Trépak
Tennis Ball Activity and Video
Submitted by Beth Jahn, Granite Falls, Minnesota
Idea posted January 6, 2012
http://www.musick8.com/html/ideadisplay.php?ibid=1959&ideasubject=&idtextsearch=&submittedby=&group1=
Submitted by Beth Jahn, Granite Falls, Minnesota
Idea posted January 6, 2012
http://www.musick8.com/html/ideadisplay.php?ibid=1959&ideasubject=&idtextsearch=&submittedby=&group1=
I've developed a tennis ball routine for Trépak that my 4th and 5th graders are really enjoying.
DIRECTIONS:
Circle Formation
"A" SECTION
Circle Formation
"A" SECTION
Bounce ball on accented notes
Toss the ball gently between hands for the other part
"A" SECTION (Repeat)
"B" SECTION
Pass the ball behind you
Grab the ball with your other hand
Bring the ball in front
Grab the ball with your other hand
INTERLUDE
Bounce the ball on the accented parts (five bounces).
INTERLUDE
Bounce the ball on the accented parts (five bounces).
"A" SECTION (Repeat)
CODA
Each student turns on the strong notes all the way around the circle and
tosses the ball gently in the air on the last note.
If you have more than 24 kids in your class, this may be difficult,
and you may need two kids turning at the same time.
We just did this activity in 4th grade.
We just did this activity in 4th grade.
It's not polished and practiced, but we had fun making this video.
GRANADA ADV. STRINGS
NUTCRACKER:
DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES
NUTCRACKER:
CHINESE DANCE
CHINESE DANCE
1. BELIEVE
2. MISTER SANTA
INTRO. TO INSTRUMENT
GRANADA
1. THEORY: NOTE READING BY STEP
a. Worked on pages 4-6
HILLVIEW
1. VIOLIN BOW
a. Tighten/loosen
b. Applying Rosin
GRANADA
1. THEORY: NOTE READING BY STEP
a. Worked on pages 4-6
HILLVIEW
1. VIOLIN BOW
a. Tighten/loosen
b. Applying Rosin
GRANADA BEG. STRINGS
1. BOW LEADERS
a. Chose bow leaders for the concert
2. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
3. GREENSLEEVES
1. BOW LEADERS
a. Chose bow leaders for the concert
2. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
3. GREENSLEEVES
HILLVIEW ORCHESTRA
1. SECTIONALS
a. Strings: Tumbalalaika
b. Flutes: Greensleeves
c. Rest: Keyboards
2. MISTER SANTA
1. SECTIONALS
a. Strings: Tumbalalaika
b. Flutes: Greensleeves
c. Rest: Keyboards
2. MISTER SANTA