As we start 2017 the students are learning about the following: k- What is tempo? 1st grade - instruments, categories, sounds and appearance. 2nd grade - Mozart - music, life and times. 3rd grade - Ballads - (not to get confused with ballet) 4th grade - notation -this will be VERY important when playing recorders 5th grade - will be taking a detour to studying the 3B's. Who are the 3B's??? 6th grade - are taking a very close look at percussion instruments. 7th grade - are creating some very challenging games that will be shared in a couple weeks - showing their knowledge of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music 8th grade - music careers.