Music - PK-8

Welcome to Mrs. LeMense's Gr. PK-5 Music Class!

Background
Hello, I’m Karen LeMense, the music teacher for the Pk-5th grade students. I also prepare our school liturgies and provide the music for our celebrations. I am in my 8th year here at SVdP and have loved every minute! I have a bachelor degree in Elementary Education from the University of Iowa with an emphasis in Music. I finished my music coursework at UNO and have studied Kodaly more in-depth. I’ve taught for the Archdiocese of Omaha for a number of years, previously serving as music teacher for St. Margaret Mary School, St. Joan of Arc School, and St. Gerald School.

Class Info
Our students in grades K-5 have music class twice each week. Students learn and build upon their understanding through demonstration of the elements of music (i.e. form, melody, rhythm, meter, tempo, etc.) as well as learning to read the notes on the staff, understanding classical music concepts and repertoire, recognizing different musical genres, and even trying their hand at composing. We sing and dance, as well as play classroom musical instruments—including recorders and ukulele. Every student, PK–8th grade, has an opportunity to be in a performance each year.
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Our school subscribes to the archdiocesan program, Music In Catholic Schools, to head up our band program for grades 5-8 with Mr. Chris Frisbie.)

Links
Composer Research Sites-
Internet Public Library -- Websites and resources screened by librarians.
FactMonster.com

Music Games
QuaverMusic.com -- Music curriculum and activities for 6-8
MusicTheory.net -- Treble clef note naming game
SFSKids.org -- San Francisco Symphony kids website
DSOKids.com -- Dallas Symphony Orchestra kids page
NYPhilKids.org -- New York Philharmonic kids page
ClassicsForKids.com -- Note naming games and music podcasts from Cinncinati Public Radio

MusicTeacher.com -- Musical instrument matching game.

Contact Mrs. LeMense
School Office: 402-492-2111
Email: lemensek@svdpomaha.org

 

Welcome to Mrs. Goodwin's 6th-8th Music Classes

Background

Mrs. Dakota Goodwin is the middle school music teacher at St. Vincent de Paul. A recent graduate of the Univeristy of Nebraska at Omaha, she has had several teaching experiences in the Omaha Metro area including: Hillside Elementary, Omaha Central, and Thompson Music, where she teaches private flute lessons. Dakota is excited to not only join the school community as St. Vincent de Paul, but the faith community as well. 

Class Info

Middle school students will have music class twice a week for forty-five minutes. During the year, lessons will focus on the basics of musicianship including: reading & writing rhythms, identifying note names, composition, appropriately incorporating instruments into songs, and appreciating the use of music around the world. Each grade has the opportunity to perform at least once a year. Students can choose to participate in extra-cirriculuar ensembles such as Eagle's Wings, Christmas Caroling, the spring musical and additional opportunities that may arise. 

 

Contact Mrs. Goodwin
School Office: 402-492-2111
Email: goodwind@svdpomaha.org

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