Reply To: Week 10 | Nov. 30 -Dec. 4 | Gr. 5-6

Music: Grades 5-6

With your family, watch this video O Come O Come Emmanuel by the Piano Guys.

• What emotions are the musicians expressing in their playing?
• Use this time to quietly reflect on the meaning of Advent

Watch Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Knights from the ballet Romeo and Juliet.

• What is the expression on the dancers’ faces?
• What emotions are they trying to portray?
• What words can you use to describe the music?
• Does this seem like a “dance” to you? Why or why not?

Compare with Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Little Swans from the ballet Swan Lake.

• How would you describe this dance?
• What is the tempo (speed) of this dance?
• Which instruments do you hear?

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at aperlau@mtroyal.ca