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I'm Mrs. Ahlborn and I teach K - 4th grade general music and 5th -8th grade orchestra.  Almost the entire school!!  I love music and sharing it with Reagan Academy students!  
 
5th and 6th grade orchestra students will use the book String Basics Book 1 by Jeremy Woolstenhume and Terry Shade. The 7th/8th graders will be using String Basics Book 2 and String Basics Book 3. 

I love working with my students and watching them grow!
 
 

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Mrs. Ormand's class My Paddle with all instruments

We recorded this song in November when we learned the guitar part. Today we put together the recorder, guitar, drum and two different xylo parts to create our grand finale for recorders!

Ms. Hirst class My Paddle all instruments

We recorded this song in November when we learned the guitar part. Today we put together the recorder, guitar, drum and two different xylo parts to create our grand finale for recorders!

Ms. Hirst's class playing Hop Old Squirrel

Sorry about the video filming - I was trying to conduct and video at the same time!

ReaganAcademyMusicDepartmentPartnership

If you missed Parent Teacher Conferences and your student hasn't shown up with one of these - here is a Partnership paper. This is a contract between me (the teacher), you the parents, and your music student.  Please sit down with your student and ask them what they think they need to do to feel successful in orchestra this year.  I have listed what my goals and job is in this process.  Finally, parents if you will write down three things you can do to support your student and sign the paper - that would be great! It is worth 25 points for your student to turn this in.  Thank you for supporting your child!

Ms. Hirst class playing My Paddle

We learned how to sing and play the Native American songs "My Paddle" and "Land of the Sivler Birch" on multiple instruments in preparation of learning how to sing and play them on the guitar.

Your student needs their String Basics books by Monday

Hello!
Monday we are getting started in String Basics Book 2 for my Philharmonic 5th period class.  The Chamber Orchestra/7th period class will begin using the String Basics book 3 on Monday too.  These books are amazing because at the back of each book is a computer code you can download that allows your student to practice on their computer with full orchestra accompaniment each exercise in their book. There is also access to video they can watch to help them improve technique.  Please support your student by purchasing their book for them.
 
Thank you!
Mrs. Ahlborn