WILLCOMMEN
BIENVENU
WELCOME
to
Music
Class!!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
I would like to welcome
everyone back to school and to music class! I hope that everyone has had a
fun and exciting summer and is now ready to get back to making music! I
have many new and exciting things planned for our year this year. Please
look for your grade level below to see what programs, music, and exciting events
you can look forward to this year. Also, please keep check on this site
for updates on upcoming music events, concerts and music class announcements as
well as local auditions, opportunities to attend a local musical or play and
various links of interest!
All 3rd, 4th, and 5th
grade students interested in joining Eagle Choir must return the form the first
rehearsal. Eagle Choir start on Thursday, November 5th. Eagle Choir is a singing and dancing show choir open to all 3rd,
4th, and 5th graders who wish to participate. This program is free and
will meet every Thursday after school from 2:30-4:00. Please make sure
someone is here to pick your child up at the car rider door by 4:00! If
you have missed your opportunity to join Eagle Choir, you have another one!
I will take new members starting the week we get back from winter break!
Ask me for more infomration.
I would like to say a
special thank you to all the 5th and 4th grade classes and their teachers for a
job well done at this year's Veteran's program! You all did an amazing job
and I could not have asked for a better performance! I am so impressed
with your work and so proud of you as people and musicians.
5th Grade - The 5th
grade will be in charge of our Annual Veteran's Day program. The Veteran's
Day program will be on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2009 during school hours.
We will begin working on our music immediately following our return from Labor
Day weekend.
The 5th grade
also presents an incredible opportunity to work with our fellow elementary
schools in Anderson County at our county-wide concert. This concert
combines all volunteer 5th grade students from the nine elementary schools in
the county. Should you choose to be involved in this event, you will have
the opportunity to perform with students from Briceville, Lake City, Norris,
Andersonville, Fairview, Dutch Valley, Claxton, and Norwood, as well as being
under the direction of their amazing music teachers! This concert will be
held in the spring at Anderson County High school. All rehearsal will be
done in class, during school time as not to interfere with any after school
activity. There will be one rehearsal night and the evening of the concert
and the only cost will be for the t-shirt.
Finally, the 5th
grade will be looking towards their graduation performance. This will be
held within the last week of school and we will begin working on this music,
including our traditional "We Go Together", immediately following our return
from Spring Break!
4th
Grade - Beginning in the 4th grade classroom brings about a new and exciting
instrument and also a great responsibility. I am talking about the
RECORDER!!!! It's the instrument you have been waiting to get since you
were in Kindergarten! The recorder is a pre-band instrument. This
means that this instrument will prepare you for instruments that you may choose
to play in the middle school band. Much of 4th grade music is based on the
recorder so be prepared to practice, practice, practice. We work with a
program called "Recorder Karate" which is based on the same "belt" format.
Each song earns the student a new belt until he/she has achieved the ultimate
black belt status and graduated from the program. Students will be graded
on performance and will be expected to achieve certain belts for each 9 weeks in
order to receive a satisfactory grade for music class.
The 4th grade
performance this year will be themed around Tennessee Pride. This music
shows pride in our state and also follows along with not only the music
curriculum, but the 4th grade curriculum as well. The date for this
performance is May 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. Please make sure your
child is dressed and in the gym before the performance begins.
3rd
Grade - The 3rd grade this year will start by continuing their work on the
Boomwhackers and learning how to read music in preparation for their recorders
in 4th grade. With that, we will also continue concentrating on rhythms
and rhythmic instruments, as we have done in the past, as well as lots of singing
and dancing!
The 3rd grade
will be in charge of our Seasonal/Holiday performance! This performance
will take place on Thursday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. Please
have your child dressed in seasonal clothing or at least a red, white, or green
top if at all possible and on time for the performance. This performance will include many seasonal
tunes and winter music, as well as a possibility of some of our favorite Christmas songs!
Multicultural music
plays a huge role in the 3rd grade curriculum. 3rd graders will be
learning about the music and the composers of not only various period of music,
but also multiple origins and cultures.
2nd
Grade - Our 2nd graders are currently working towards the first performance of
the year. This year, we will be combining the 2nd and 3rd grades in
concert to perform in the winter. The Winter performance is filled with
many songs about the season as well as some classic Holiday favorites!
This performance will be held on December 10th, at 6:00 p.m. in the gym.
Please make sure your child is prepared by having him/her dressed in seasonal
clothing or a simple red, white, or green top. Also, please make sure your
child is in the gym and on time for the performance.
1st
Grade - The 1st grade will begin
learning how to read rhythms, how to read music, and play pitches on a very
interesting instrument called a Boomwhacker. Boomwhackers are color coded,
plastic tubes of various lengths that provide each with a specific pitch.
These instruments are perfect for the elementary classroom because they are
lightweight, plastic, and very safe....not to mention the kids LOVE them!
Kindergarten
- Music class is always a fun place for the Kindergarten crew! We dance,
we sing, we begin experimenting with new sounds and new instruments, and we
learn how to be performers. Each year, the Kindergarten class has its very
own performance at the end of the year to show all of their family and friends
how hard they have worked and how much they have learned in music class.
This concert will be in early May.
The Kindergarten
classes just learned a little bit about Chanukah this week as they learned how
to sing the dreidel song and play the dreidel game! This is an excellent
opportunity to learn about other cultures, as well as playing a mathematic based
game! Next week, we will concentrate on some Christmas music and singing
songs for the holidays!
Pre-school
and Headstart - Music is the perfect class for your Pre-K or Headstart child!
Each day includes various songs, movement lessons, dancing, and soon will
include instruments! The music class provides special instruments just for
this group. We have specific xylophones, jingle bells, woodblocks, and
shakers/maracas exclusively for these students. We do sing-a-long songs,
interactive videos, and play many games. Our music often concentrates on
whatever theme is going on in the classroom such as ABC's, counting, animals,
etc. so that I may better supplement the classroom teacher.
This week will
begin with us learning some Christmas music. Many of our tunes are holiday
themes set to other well known music. All songs either have movement or
use instruments so the kids really love them!
Fun
Music Links for students
www.dsokids.com
www.musictheory.net
http://musick8.com/rkdojo/rksounds.php - this is the direct link to the
online Recorder Karate practice.
http://www.fisher-price.com/us/fun/games/musicmixer/default.asp
MUSICALS OPPORTUNITIES
AUDITION OPPORTUNITY!!!!!
Aladdin and
His Wonderful Lamp
based on a tale of the Arabian
Nights
Aladdin is inconsiderate toward his
poor mother, rude to authority, and generally ill-mannered.
But a powerful genie, fiercely sought by an evil-hearted
sorcerer, gives Aladdin the chance to rise above himself, to
dare great things -- even to win the hand of a princess.
January 21-February 24, 2010
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Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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January 21 *
9:00 AM
10:30 AM |
January 22 *
10:30 AM
12:30 PM |
January 23
1:00 PM
4:00 PM |
February 1
2:00 PM |
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* School Performances.
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TO BOOK YOUR GROUP FOR A
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE:
DOWNLOAD RESERVATION KIT
>>>CLICK HERE |
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Tom
Sawyer
based on the novel by Mark
Twain
Tom Sawyer is a force of nature
-- whether he's sneaking out of his Aunt Polly's house
at night to visit the graveyard; duping his playmates
into white-washing a fence; stealing a kiss from the
ravishing Becky Thatcher; or taking a stand against the
murderous Injun Joe. Tom's small-town adventures come
alive in this charming and humorous adaptation.
February 18-21, 2010
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Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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February
18 *
9:00 AM
10:30 AM |
February
19*
10:30 AM
12:30 PM |
February
20
1:00 PM
4:00 PM |
February
21
2:00 PM |
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* School Performances.
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TO BOOK YOUR GROUP FOR A
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE:
DOWNLOAD RESERVATION KIT
>>>CLICK HERE |
|
weblink: www.orplayhouse.com or
call 865.482.9999
The Wizard of
Oz
Friday, December 11, 8 p.m. and Saturday,
December 12, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
There truly is no place like home as the greatest family
musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its
way into Knoxville! The entire family will be captivated as
they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with
Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man
and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring
breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and
classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939
MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the
moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a
dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying
monkeys.
Michael
Flatley's Lord of the Dance
Friday, March 5, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2 p.m.
& 8 p.m.
Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding
and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times
as "a showpiece extravaganza," LORD OF THE DANCE is a
mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and
dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as
Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord
of light, the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn,
passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic
leaps and turns of dancers’ bodies begins to build against a
backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is played out over 21
scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic
music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and
lighting.
Disney's
Beauty and the Beast
Monday, May 10, Tuesday, May 11, and Wednesday,
May 12, 7:30 p.m.
TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney’s BEAUTY
AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to
Knoxville! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated
feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts
of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical
love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish
sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including
“Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the
romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at
the Tennessee Theatre!
weblink:
http://www.tennesseetheatre.com/tickets/broadway-at-the-tennessee/
101 Dalmations
All shows are priced separately, but
usually run between $20 - $65 depending on show and time. Season tickets
are also available at a much lower price.
weblink :
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
or call 404.249.6400
All shows are priced separately, but
usually run between $20 - $65 depending on show and time. Season tickets
are also available at a much lower price.
(404)
252-8960
From this link,
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com,
you may choose multiple other cities that you may travel to, or maybe you have
friends or family in another area and it would be convenient for you to visit
these other places and catch a show.
REMEMBER
"Never B
(flat),
sometimes B
(sharp),
but ALWAYS B
(natural)!!!!!!!
