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Week 3 Update: What now?

4/1/2020

12 Comments

 
I miss you guys a lot! I also wonder how many of you have read these updates, but didn't leave a message - it would mean so much to hear from you, so please do!

My family is doing lots of Netflix and... Netflix, every night is game night, and pajamas are the majority of clothes in our laundry. So far, we are healthy. I hope you and your family are also well!

Here's a few things to keep your mind occupied and get you singing again.

First, if you haven't ever checked out the Solo and Ensemble practice page, you should. Scroll down to the middle of the page, and you'll see dozens of songs with piano and voice recorded. These are songs like the ones sung at the last concert by Jesse, Theresa, Jeff, Cameron, Joseph, Autumn, Jillian, and Brooke. These songs are ones meant to be performed by yourself, meaning that if you learn it, there's no missing harmony. You could also listen and choose songs you can perform when you are an 8th grader. The songs are not in pop, Broadway, rock, or R & B styles, but are folk songs, spirituals, or classical art songs. Listen for one you like, and learn it. If the accompaniment isn't on the top of the page, drop me a note and I'll add it. If you can sing it with the accompaniment, you've learned a new song, all on your own! Most of them can be found on YouTube also, so look for other versions there.

Heres 2 more songs, shared by the author, with sheet music, guide vocal, and accompaniment recordings, free for you to use! Learn the tune and send me a link to your performance! https://emilycrockermusic.blogspot.com/2020/04/solo-music-for-young-singers-hello.html?m=1

Second, I'm always on the lookout for ideas for you to continue making music at home during the quarantine. Here's are some Google Chrome based music apps:
  • Chrome Music Lab has some neat tools for making music. Check it out if you haven't yet.
  • Groove Pizza is a beat maker with lots of possibilities and presets, also a math mode.
  • ​Mix Lab lets you use voice commands to make music.
  • AI Duet lets you play a piano using your computer keyboard, and the computer will perform a duet with you, harmonizing your melody.

I hope you can find some fun with these. I wish we were making music together, the end of the year is always my favorite! Be safe, stay home, and stay well.

❤️Mr. Martin
12 Comments
hi
4/4/2020 11:27:25 pm

i heard that the rest of the school year is cancelled is that true

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Mr. Martin
4/13/2020 12:01:41 pm

Yes, in the state of Michigan, we will not be returning to school until August or September. All grades are frozen, and cannot go down, but they can go up with extra work. School districts need to be providing activities to students by the end of April. Google Classroom will be the primary way teachers will reach out to students in Taylor, but we are trying to make things available for those who don't have internet or devices at home.

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brooke
4/7/2020 09:39:37 pm

Hello Mr. Martin, i hope you and your family are doing well.

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Mr. Martin
4/13/2020 06:52:12 am

Hi Brooke! We are healthy and working through this right now. My kids are playing a lot of Minecraft and catching up on sleep, I’m writing and practicing music, and Mrs. Martin is working at Wyandotte hospital, helping COVID patients. I hope you guys are ok!

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Dani
4/10/2020 01:44:44 am

Hey Mr.Martin, I hope you and your loved ones are okay, Im gonna miss you, you have left a handprint on my heart, and I will never forget what you have done for me and how much you helped me grow, I hope we see each other soon. Until we sing again

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Mr. Martin
4/13/2020 12:05:06 pm

Hi Dani, we are ok. My kids are sleeping late and accomplishing lots of Minecraft-ing and TicTok-ing. I am writing music and practicing, and Mrs. Martin is still working at Wyandotte Hospital, and while we had a scare, she tested negative for COVID-19. We will sing again - I promise. Be safe.

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Kc
4/10/2020 06:17:57 pm

Are we going to get to sign the wall at some point? That was important to me and I hope we can still do it.

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Mr. Martin
4/13/2020 02:53:43 pm

YES! I'm guessing it will be in the fall, once the curve of virus infections has flattened and schools are re-opened, we will have a day where all the 8th graders from this year can return to West and sing and sign the wall.

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holly Taylor link
4/15/2020 07:19:37 pm

hi Mr. martin i hope you are doing well and your family I miss you and be safe.

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Alysia
4/16/2020 01:41:56 pm

I miss you Mr. martin you have helped me grow and accomplish soo much. Even though I was only here since the end of January, I feel like I"ve known you forever and I will NEVER forget you. WE are still signing the wall, right? I hope to see you again!!!:)

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aayla
4/16/2020 10:43:44 pm

Hi Mr.martin i really miss you i hoe you and your family are staying healthy

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Yao Ming aka Nick Quiroz
4/29/2020 11:47:39 pm

hey Mr. Martin I hope you are your family are doing good i hope i don't hit my head when come to sign the hall of fame even though joey would want that to happen

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