Check this page throughout the year for recordings of student performances and projects as well as other useful downloads.
4th Grade New Jersey Rap Projects - 2018
Each spring, in coordination with the 4th Grade Social Studies curriculum, our 4th Grade teams work cooperatively during music lessons to compose a rap or song about the state of New Jersey. Students collaborate first in small groups and then as a class to write lyrics and a rhythm for their rap. They then choose drum, bass, and other instrument loops to accompany their lyrics. We digitally record their composition using the GarageBand computer app and may also add vocal effects such as reverb or echo. Finally, each class chooses background colors/styles for a slideshow video of the lyrics. Click on the video link below to listen to a playlist with each team's finished project and to view a slide show of the lyrics.
4th Grade New Jersey Rap Projects - 2017
4th Grade New Jersey Rap Projects - 2015
4th Grade New Jersey Rap Projects - 2014
Highlights from the Mary S. Shoemaker School Spring Concert (performances by 3rd Grade Chorus, 4th/5th Grade Chorus, Select Chorus, Percussion Ensemble, and Bands) - May 20, 2014
4th Grade New Jersey Rap Projects - 2013
Mrs. Dickson's class
Mrs. Gallo's class
Mrs. McGeorge's class
Mr. Stemberger's class
1st and 2nd Grade Music Program, "Everybody Has Music Inside" - April 2013
4th Grade New Jersey Rap Projects - 2012
Each spring, our 4th Grade classes work cooperatively to compose a rap or song about the state of New Jersey, in coordination with our 4th Grade Social Studies curriculum. Students collaborate to write lyrics and a rhythm for their rap and choose loops to accompany their lyrics. We then digitally record their composition using the GarageBand app and may also add vocal effects. Click on a teacher's' name below to listen to an mp3 of the class' for 2012, and click on the (download lyrics) link to read lyrics.
