MTMS Blog
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Last Chance (before February comes)
In the lab this week, the challenge for students is to write at least one minute in both monophony and polyphony on your own instrument or even one you’ve never played before. New words for music support people? Monophony is a single melody line. Polyphony is multiple melody lines. There are many songs in popular…
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January Themes
The theme this month is Medieval Music! Music history and music composition will focus on the ideas that make medieval music what it once was – the longest running era of classical music. It’s also the first documented era of music and a great way to start January. The five characteristics of medieval music are…
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To Resolutions- Or Other New Year Goals
Happy New Year! After a lovely break, we’re back at MTMS and ready to bring out new music and new instruments for anyone who wishes to learn. If it’s been on your bucket list to play music, let us know. It’s a great time to start a new habit. Are you worried about all the…
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December Theme: Mariachi Music
Composition and Music History lab themes will be focused on mariachi music this month. This style of music has become popular as Mexican folk music since the 18th century. While we recognize violins and trumpets, mariachi also features a high-pitched guitar called a vihuela and a bass guitar called a guitarron. Learn more this month…
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November Theme
Welcome to 70s music! If you’re thinking Disco, you’re right on the money. However, there were also other important styles during this decade, including funk, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, soul music, rock, and punk rock. For our youngest students, we always have new activities like coloring pages to keep them engaged with musical studies.…