’S FROM THE MUSIC ROOM

August 26, 2008

 

 

 

Look What’s Happening

In the

MUSIC ROOM!

 

Pre School and Kindergarten

Everyone will have a part in the Grandparents’ and Special Friends program. We have started working on Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah and Chim-Chim-Cheree. We are also doing some Freeze dancing to improve our listening skills and playing rhythms on sticks.

Grades 1 and 2

                                  GRADES 3 and 4

                      Grade 5 and 6

           Grades 7 and 8

Students in all grades are working on the Musical Revue: Disney Spectacular. These are classic Disney songs from older Disney cartoons. Everyone will be able to participate. Students in grades 5 through 8 will have two writing assignments coming in the next two weeks. Look for the Rubrics to come home on these.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RELIGIONS NEWS

 

Third graders have studied and passed the Sign of the Cross. Our next prayer will be “Our Father.”

We have finished unit Unit 1about Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz. I will be looking at the Family Corner on page 8 and giving points for it this week. If your student completes any of the suggested activities in the family corner please share that.

Soon we’ll be moving on to what is special about each one of us. Look for a Rubric about an in class Talent Share next week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 December 15, 2003

 

 

  Beginning Band Bring Yule Spirit to Play!

Beginning Band played their first awesome concert on Friday, December 12, 2003 and followed that with a successful public performance on Sunday night. Compliments came from every quarter with everyone agreeing that this was one very special group of student musicians. Those who heard the performance at the Ladies Club Christmas party were very impressed with the quality of the solos and small ensembles that performed for them. After Christmas we will charge ahead in our books hoping to master the skills to play “The Big B” by spring concert. Great job Beginning Band!  

 

Liturgical Choir to Join Adults

for “Midnight Mass.”

 

Children from Liturgical Choir have been invited to join the adult choir for a song titled “Wood of the Cradle” they premiered during a performance at St. Christopher in November. You’ll be able to hear this performance along with a stunning solo by Amelia Keenan at the 10 PM Mass on Christmas Eve and the 10:30 AM Mass on January 4th. Don’t miss it!

 

                                                         

 

CYO Music Contest Entry Deadline Approaches

 

CYO Music Contest will take place at Bishop Chatard High School on Saturday, February 14th—yes Valentine’s Day. Students who have been playing at least one year—or who are quite advanced for the length of time they’ve been studying, are eligible to participate.

Almost any instrument may be judged. Piano players must memorize their solos, although band instrument players are not required to do so. Students are judged against what would be considered a “perfect” performance, as they are in Science Fair. They also name an outstanding performer in each area and these students are invited to appear in an Honors Recital at the Children’s Museum on Sunday, February 22nd. This is a wonderful learning opportunity for your student and often provides good motivation for practice.

Cost, per student, to enter in the solo and duet category is $10.00. Cost, per student to enter in any other category is $5.00. Money and entry sheets must be turned in by Tuesday, January 6th in order to be mailed in time. Make checks payable to CYO Music Contest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

VHS Versus DVD

Our Christmas Program, “Twas the Night Before Christmas Caper” was taped using a digital camera.

I investigated the possibility of getting DVD’s copied rather than a VHS tape. I found that the cost for DVD copies will be more than double the cost of VHS tapes although they promised the quality of the copy would be better. I figure the DVD technology will be around a bit longer than VHS, but I’m not sure that having it on DVD will make it any more especial for your child right now. I would be interested in hearing what you parents and students have to say about this. Please e-mail you opinion. In the meantime, we can provide copies of this year’s program for $10.00 on a VHS tape. If you want one, please send the money or a check in an envelope marked Christmas play. I’ll try to have your copies back right after the holidays.

 

 

 

 

Middle School Choir Celebrates Dads and Kids

With the Christmas Concert behind us, Middle School Choir has begun work on a set of songs to celebrate the special relationships of Fathers and children. We will be working on Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven”, Billy Joel’s “Lullabye, My Angel”, and Harry Chapin’s “Cat in the Cradle”. The girls in this group are hoping to appear at the CYO Contest in February.