There was no Buzzword last week due to the Thanksgiving Break, but the game is back up and running as of this morning. This week's Buzzword is ACCENT. Do you know what that music word means or can you find its definition?? Everyone can get involved by checking the music room Buzzword poster or checking the Music Homepage for the weekly buzzword and bringing in a definition on a buzzword card. Special prizes for everyone who participates :)
It's going to be a VERY busy few weeks in the music room as all of the students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade are in the final push of preparations in General Music and Chorus classes for our big bi-annual winter musical, "The Big Chill!" The classes are all putting the finishing touches on their "Star Moment" songs and dances as well as some other special surprises. Fifth and Sixth graders have been hard at work memorizing lines, blocking scenes on stage with Mrs. Hren and our "Junior Director," Iona, and learning all sorts of AMAZING choreography for their big numbers with the help of our "Junior Choreographer," Lua. Most classes will be starting to spend a lot of time on stage learning where to stand and how to use the microphones so that everyone will be able to hear all of their hard work. Students should keep their ears open for announcements about Scenery Workshop in the Art Room during recess. this special team of students in grades 3 - 6 will work with Ms. Paris to create the scenery, props, and even some costumes for our big production!!
The show is shaping up to be a wonderful opening to the Holiday season and we hope you will all be able to join us for some winter magic on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:00 PM. Want to know more about what your child's been up to in General Music Class or Chorus? Click here and find your child's grade level to find out :)
Time to really get practicing ---- our Annual "Holiday Concert" is next week on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th at 6:00 PM. Both the Beginning and Concert Bands have been hard at work preparing for this special production. I can't believe each band only has ONE more rehearsal until the concert! My how this year has flown by!! You are going to be amazed at the work our students have been putting into concert preparation and practicing so far this year! A peek at our "Building Blocks" classroom wonder structure shows you how our practice has been growing!
Thanks for reading. I hope you are all enjoying this special weekly glimpse into the music room and that it is inspiring you to talk about music with your children and further explore the music website.
Don't forget to stay connected by joining our Music Department Google Calendar and our Remind App reminders for Beginning and Concert Band Students.
Hope to see you all at our upcoming productions as we ring in the season by sharing some musical holiday cheer!
Mrs. Kamp :)