Purple Magic Lesson #13

Thank parents for coming and for their ongoing support.
Next week is Showtime for Twinkle, Jingle Bells* and Away in a Manger*
Have your students focus on one 'variation' to play for you-- maybe they can even come up with their own minor or fancy variation. Here is one of our very own Let's Play Music graduates playing their 'snazzy' variation of Twinkle Twinkle.
Explain the Theory Quiz on Lesson 14 and Station Day on Lesson 15 that parents will attend again.



Purpose in the Play

Away in a Manger
This repertoire piece is a fun one - using both hands in the treble clef. It's kind of a bonus song* along with Jingle Bells. We will show off that we understand the skills in class, but don't forget these fun songs and keep working on them over the semester break.

Making Musicians
With the holidays approaching here is a Gift-Buying Guide for Musical Kids
https://makingmusicianslpm.blogspot.com/2013/11/giftguide.html

Thanksgiving Improv Game
Try this fun improvisation activity at home during your break, and sing all the things you're thankful for! Play as explained in the video, or switch it and sing a melody and then add the chords that sound nice with it. If you get stuck, try fill-in-the-blank lyrics like "I am thankful for _______." or leave out the 'thankful' part and just sing two words like "____ and ____" (pumpkin pie and ice cream/music and piano/family and friends and especially YOU!).