Jim Ayres
Netzaberg, Germany
©Photos by Ayres Family
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Dancing
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My Classroom is...
My Students
Over 800 students attend my music class every six days. My students are from all over the USA and from many other countries as well. They typically stay at my school for three years before they move to another school. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Small group of 4th graders practicing for our concert.
4th grade student enjoying her music.
Boomwhackers are a favorite class activity.
Small group of 4th graders practicing for our concert.
Technology Rich
Technology has enriched my music classes. Students are engaged, I am organzied, and we all have many more opportunities to explore music because of technology. Click on the images to enlarge them.
This is an overview of the layout of my classroom.
This shows some of the instruments and some of the technology available in my classroom.
Students of all ages enjoy using the iPad and interactive music software and apps. This is a music software called GarageBand.
This is an overview of the layout of my classroom.
Performance
Performance is the highlight of our music classes. Music is created to be shared with others. Click on the images to enlarge them.
The Christmas tree lighting performance is an annual event. The chorus performs an energetic number to excite the crowd.
All K-2 students perform at our Winter Concert. Over 100 students are onstage at the same time.
The school chorus performs for special events throughout the year. The performance was for our Winter Concert.
The Christmas tree lighting performance is an annual event. The chorus performs an energetic number to excite the crowd.