Grade 2 Music, January 2026

Our musician of the month for January is an American duo named Black Violin. Black Violin is a violin and viola duet that blends classical music with hip hop. We are also exploring the poetry of Ralph Waldo Emerson, who lived and wrote in Massachusetts from 1803-1882.

Right before December break, we began listening to a new piece called Gerakina, which is a Greek folk song. In January, we will begin learning how to sing this piece in multiple parts. Students are also continuing their music literacy work in 6/8 time, reading rhythms containing dotted quarter notes, sets of three eighth notes, and quarter notes followed by eighth notes.