The 2009-2010 music classes have started off great!  The students are enthusiastic about coming and being a part of the world of music.  Whether we are singing, dancing, playing instruments, learning about composers, trying our best to keep our tongues "untangled" on the tongues twisters, or talking about theory, the students are full of excitement.  We have a wonderful, fun-filled year ahead!

3's & 4's

Whether we are dancing, singing about Aikendrum with spaghetti hair, marching and playing instruments in our "band", or praising God, the 3 and 4 year olds are having a fun time making music.  They are filled with joy and excitement that comes bubbling out each time they set foot in the classroom.  Fast/slow, high/low, and loud/soft are some of the concepts we discuss as we explore the wonderful world of music by way of those tried and true nursery rhymes as well as fun new melodies and rhythm songs and activities.  It is amazing to watch each child find his/her own little song and beat from deep within and see the joy when they let it "loose".  Filled with energy and enthusiasm, the 3's and 4's bring a smile to your face and to your heart.

Kindergarten

The Apples and Cats are already glowing with the joy of Christmas!  We have started to sing our songs for the upcoming Christmas Pageant, The Baby in a Manger.  Parts have now been assigned and the students are anticipating their debut in December.  Individual scripts will be sent home in October so that you can help your up-and-coming star learn his/her lines.  The dates and time for the pageant are as follows.  Please note the change in performance dates below.

              Wednesday, December 9th at 10:00 AM (dress rehearsal)

              Thursday, December 10th at 10:00 AM (performance for the school)

              Thursday, December 10th at 6:30 PM (performance for the parents)

Mark your calendars and invite your guests!

In addition to preparing for the pageant, the students have been learning music theory including concepts such as high/low, loud/soft, up/down note movement and the musical alphabet, as well as singing and dancing to a variety of songs.  Whether the students are singing a silly song, praising God, describing how a piece of music makes them feel or what "picture" it paints in their mind, or learning theory through new songs and activities, they are full of life and excitement, and a joy to have in class.

1st Grade

The first grade student have been exploring the world of music in a variety of ways.  We have begun a study of jazz which will continue throughout the year.  The students will be singing and dancing along with jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, and have already dabbled in a bit of "scat" singing.  They are starting to "feel" that jazzy and bluesy beat.

In addition to our jazz study, the students have been learning music theory concepts such as high/low, dynamics, the musical alphabet, note movement up/down and following/reading a piece of music.  Add to the above learning about the history of, and listening to the music of, various cultures and their gift of music to the world; singing songs of praise to God; and singing and moving to a variety of songs, and you can see that we keep busy having loads of music fun!

2nd Grade

The second grade students have been exploring the world of music in a variety of ways.  We have begun a study of Broadway songs/musicals which will continue throughout the year.  The students have been listening to and singing songs from a variety of Broadway musicals and discussing the relationship between Broadway plays/musicals and motion picture productions of these plays/musicals.  Each month a new Broadway song is introduced in our music magazine, Music Express, giving the students an opportunity to become familiar with a wide variety of sounds, rhythms and "stories" in song as they sing and dance to the music they hear and the music they "feel" inside.

In addition to our Broadway study, the students have been learning music theory concepts such as high/low, dynamics, the musical alphabet, note movement up/down and

following/reading a piece of music.  Add to the above learning about the history of, and listening to the music of, various cultures and their gift of music to the world; singing songs of praise to God; and singing and moving to a variety of songs, and you can see that we keep busy having loads of music fun!   

Jr. FCA       

Each Wednesday morning from 7:30-8:05 AM grades 1 through 4 students have the opportunity to meet with me for a fun-filled Bible study in room 503.  We discuss the love of God for each of us and learn how He want us to live and serve Him day to day.  As we study His Word and those inthe Bible and in our present day who have served and are serving Him, we see how we can grow in living for Him at school, at home and in every area of our lives.  It is a great opportunity to join with other students and grow in the knowledge of God as we listen to stories, play games and read scripture.