Friday, October 30, 2009

CHRISTMAS CONCERT SONGS

Christmas comes early in the Music Department. The children will begin learning their songs for the Christmas show on November 2nd.

K - Rudolph, I saw Mommy Kissing Santa, and Jolly Old St. Nicholas

1 - Jingle Bells, Here Comes Santa Clause, Away in a Manger

2 - All I want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth, Winter Wonderland, We Wish you a Merry Christmas

3 - Mele Kalikimaka, When Santa Clause Gets your Letter, O Little Town of Bethlehem

4 - The Christmas Song, Holly and the Ivy, Frosty the Snow Man

5 - Jingle Bell Rock, Have Yourself a Mery Little Christmas, Christmas in Killarney

6 - We need a Little Christmas, Carol of the Bells, Santa Got Run over by a Reindeer

****If your child comes home and tells you that the music room is decorated for christmas....refer to the top ******* Christmas comes Early in Music Class! ;)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

CHRISTMAS CONCERT DATES ARE SET!!!

The Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade concert will be on Thursday, December 10 at 9:30 AM. The concert will be held in the high school auditorium.

The Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Grade concert will be on Friday, December 11 at 9:30 AM. The concert will be held in the high school auditorium.

The Beginner Band, Advanced Band, and Chorus concert will be held on Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 PM. This concert will also be at the high school auditorium.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Chorus and Band

Chorus - CDs of our Christmas Show are being recorded and will be available to you at your next rehearsal. I expect you to listen to your parts and practice. We will be learning movements and motions starting in November. Audtions for the solos will be posted next week - fifth and sixth grade chorus members may audition.

Band - Beginners - Keep on working - you must be able to play the first 5 notes to be in the Christmas show. Keep on trying and you will succeed!

Band - advanced - We had an excellent morning rehearsal. I am so proud of you. You MUST keep working on the Bell Carol....that needs a lot of attention and TLC!!!!! We will be rocking that song next week.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

October Happenings

The beginner band is working hard on the first three notes! They are already playing together!

The advanced band has five songs in their folders for the December Holiday Concert.

The chorus has been working on their 2 part harmonies in preparation for their Toon Tunes Concert.

Band Students - - - Please Keep Practicing!!!!!