
Welcome, Students! Mr. Simmons Elementary Music
Learn About Our Class • Mr. Simmons • Learn about music!!! • Sing Songs • Play Games • Perform • Projects • Once a week 40/45 Minute class • Pencil • Getting help keith.simmons@greenup.kyschools.us • Questions? Raise your hand, please.
Get to Know Me My experience My background I grew up in Waynesboro, VA. I attended Crimora Elementary, Wilson Memorial High School, Rio Grande University, and Marshall University. • I’ve been teaching for 17 years. • I taught College at Rio Grande University • I taught at Fairview High School • I taught at Rowan County Middle School • I taught at Wurtland Middle School • Here’s a funny classroom story…
My Family • Johnda Simmons • Teaches Second Grade at Dawson Bryant Elementary School • Our children • Lauren (Fourth Grade) and Caleb Simmons (Third Grade) • Our pets (Cats) • Duchess • Birdie • Oreo
Hobbies/Interests • Music • Reading • Collecting Sports Memoribilia • Collecting Records • Golf
Communication • My email: keith.simmons@greenup.kyschools.us • My phone: 473-9653 Greysbranch 473-7213 Argillite • Class web site: http://www.greenup.k12.ky.us/simmons-music.aspx
Class Goals • Learn the elements of music • Discover how to play instruments • Perform for your friends and families • Have fun!!!
Classroom Community • Our classroom rules help us get along with each other: • Be respectful and responsible. • Be organized and follow directions. • Wait until the end of a song to ask a question. • Be prepared.
Music Elements • Melody • Rhythm • Tempo • Dynamics • Form • Harmony • Timbre
Supplies Bring these items each day Don’t bring these items Electronic Devices • Number 2 Pencil
Resources • Library • Computer Lab • Web Sites • Parent Volunteers • Family and Relatives