Luke Denton

Music Teacher, composer, songwriter, producer, father, husband, coffee snob...

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

I've been creating an episode of jazz history every school day for the month of April, Jazz Appreciation Month. Here's episode 4. @the_corner_lcps @LCPSMusicDept @arcola_dragons @VirginiaMusicEd @NAfME @JazzEdNet

Ep 4 Duke Ellington https://t.co/3NbAtmZLUw via @YouTube

[Amy Denton @Dentons2ndGrade]

Sharpening the saw in the best way I know how - at a John Mayer concert with Mr. Denton. Little known fact about Mrs. Denton - this is JM concert #13. ;) #megafan #tiredtomorrow @MrD_MusicNotes

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Colts Chorale did an AMAZING job singing the national anthem at the Loudoun United UFC game this weekend. Couldn’t be more proud :-) #singingnationalanthem #creightonscorner #lcps @the_corner_lcps @LoudounUnitedFC

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Here’s the new T-shirt design for the new CCE “Colts Chorale” Looking forward to singing the national anthem at the ⁦@LoudounUnitedFC⁩ on Saturday at 1pm. #ccecoltschorale #creightonscorner #lcps #elementarychorus ⁦@the_corner_lcps⁩

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

The CCE Morning news crew planning out the week. @the_corner_lcps @HallersHive @Boogievibes44 #morningnewsshow #cce #creightonscorner #lcps

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Loved listening to @MrMWMusic talking about Hispanic heritage month and sing the hello song in Spanish. Thanks @HovatterES for the inspiration! @HovatterES @arcola_dragons #HispanicHeritageMonth #arcola #musiceducation #lcps @LCPSMusicDept

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Had the coolest opportunity to combine 5th graders from both @the_corner_lcps and @arcola_dragons to have one collective class and of course dance party! So great watching the kids interact as if they already knew each other. #distancelearning #virtualmusicclass #notawastedyear

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Many classes this week got to experience the absolutely breathtaking voice and playing by Jazz vocalist/bassist Esperanza Spalding. PLEASE do yourself a favor and check her music out. https://t.co/JcWnykjJeE @the_corner_lcps #JazzAppreciationMonth #esperanzaspalding #musiced

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

The arts are still alive! Having a great time filming some young actors and singers that have worked hard to defy circumstances and create great musical theater. #theartsarestillalive #hsmusical #singingunderfaceshields #lcps #lcpsfinearts @TuskyTheatre

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

This week's Jazz spotlight: The amazing Trombone Shorty! Loving getting to see my students' reactions to how good he was at the age of 4 playing an instrument TWICE his size. #jazzhistorymonth #tromboneshorty #neworleansjazz #myfavoritemonthtoteach @the_corner_lcps

[Amy Denton @Dentons2ndGrade]

Team Denton knocking out some report cards this morning! Happy Monday! #teacherworkday @MrD_MusicNotes @the_corner_lcps

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

My good friend and old bandmate Philip Hamrick wrote a fun children's song to sing and move with. Check it out...
@the_corner_lcps @PhilipHamrick
#childrenssong #childrensmusic #philiphamrick
#songsaboutsquirrels

https://t.co/KoMXhxF7UC

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Got my new work laptop wrapped and ready to go! @the_corner_lcps @DecalGirl

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Jammin' to some Stevie Wonder in class this week! One of the true greats! @the_corner_lcps #StevieWonder #musiceducation

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Read-Aloud - What Does The Jackrabbit Say? A great book that introduces some musical instruments...oh, and it was written by my mom who is a children's book author 😀 https://t.co/3O3ISlbQ04 via @YouTube

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

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[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

This week's dance song during music class - 'Nothing From Nothing' by BILLY PRESTON! I just finished dancing with my Kindergarteners and had 100% cameras ON and dancing!!! Such a great feeling :-) @the_corner_lcps @LCPSMusicDept

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

My brand new lesson on Time Signature & Accents https://t.co/0u9d6rkbAg via @YouTube @the_corner_lcps #musiceducation
#musiclesson
#LCPS #timesignature
#musicaccents
#musictheory

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

Just finished this lesson for music students of any age. Listen to 5 different versions of the same song. Link to lesson slides are in the YouTube description. Enjoy! @the_corner_lcps
Covering Covers - Same Song, Different Versions https://t.co/PzDSRYf9fC via @YouTube

[Luke Denton @MrD_MusicNotes]

5th graders are learning about different instruments they can play next year. When asked if it's only classical music, it's clearly time to introduce them to Metallica playing with an orchestra! #bandiscool
#stringsarecool
#MusicEducation
@the_corner_lcps
#Metallica @Metallica