Dear 5th Graders,
What an awesome program! I am so proud of you all. Thank you for your hard work, excellent singing and behavior. I was also impressed with how nice you all looked. Yeah, ties and dresses! You should all feel very good about the wonderful job you did.
Merry Christmas,
Mrs. Bright
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
December music news
December Music News, 2009
The big news, of course, is the 5th grade music program. The boys and girls are working very hard on getting their parts memorized. We will perform “Holiday Magic” Dec. 15 at 7:00 pm at the Sparta Senior High Auditorium. All students need a flashlight for the program. Please label and bring by Dec. 11th.We will put on the program in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. also as a dress rehearsal. Boys and girls should come at 6:45 p.m. the evening of the 15th and stay with their parents in the seats until I dismiss them by class to go and line up in the hallway. Nice school clothes is appropriate for the program. Right after vacation we’ll begin with recorders. It would be a good idea to bring recorders to school now so they are ready to go after the holiday break.
4th grade is doing well on recorders. I hope you are hearing improvement at home. I encourage boys and girls to take recorders home and practice. It's the only way to improve! Please return green practice sheets to school by the second week in January for grading purposes. They will soon be composing a song of their own to perform for me. This will be the major part of their grade for the 2nd trimester. It will take some practice time at home to do well.
The 4th graders will have a holiday sing-along on Dec. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the cafetorium. Classes will perform a song, perform on recorders and sing holiday songs together. Join us for a fun time!
5th grade choir will be marching and singing in the Christmas parade, this Friday, Dec.4th at 6:00 p.m. Line up at 5:45 on the corner of N.Water by Park Bank. Bring a canned good for a glow stick. Hot chocolate will be sold in the bank parking lot this year. We will also sing at the park at the end of the parade for about 10 minutes. Please arrange a place to meet your child at the park (by the stage or fire are good locations). Wear hand and toe warmers, your hats and bring a bear to carry. On Dec. 11th, next Friday, they will be caroling at the Morrow home from 4:30-5:00 P.M. Parents are responsible for getting singers to both these events. Wear your Santa hats! We will also be performing at the 5th grade music program. Thank you for supporting these extra activities. They mean a lot to the students.
Take time to relax and enjoy some of the many wonderful musical events that Sparta is offering this holiday season. It's a great way to spend time with the family.
Happy Holidays!Mrs. Bright
The big news, of course, is the 5th grade music program. The boys and girls are working very hard on getting their parts memorized. We will perform “Holiday Magic” Dec. 15 at 7:00 pm at the Sparta Senior High Auditorium. All students need a flashlight for the program. Please label and bring by Dec. 11th.We will put on the program in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m. also as a dress rehearsal. Boys and girls should come at 6:45 p.m. the evening of the 15th and stay with their parents in the seats until I dismiss them by class to go and line up in the hallway. Nice school clothes is appropriate for the program. Right after vacation we’ll begin with recorders. It would be a good idea to bring recorders to school now so they are ready to go after the holiday break.
4th grade is doing well on recorders. I hope you are hearing improvement at home. I encourage boys and girls to take recorders home and practice. It's the only way to improve! Please return green practice sheets to school by the second week in January for grading purposes. They will soon be composing a song of their own to perform for me. This will be the major part of their grade for the 2nd trimester. It will take some practice time at home to do well.
The 4th graders will have a holiday sing-along on Dec. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the cafetorium. Classes will perform a song, perform on recorders and sing holiday songs together. Join us for a fun time!
5th grade choir will be marching and singing in the Christmas parade, this Friday, Dec.4th at 6:00 p.m. Line up at 5:45 on the corner of N.Water by Park Bank. Bring a canned good for a glow stick. Hot chocolate will be sold in the bank parking lot this year. We will also sing at the park at the end of the parade for about 10 minutes. Please arrange a place to meet your child at the park (by the stage or fire are good locations). Wear hand and toe warmers, your hats and bring a bear to carry. On Dec. 11th, next Friday, they will be caroling at the Morrow home from 4:30-5:00 P.M. Parents are responsible for getting singers to both these events. Wear your Santa hats! We will also be performing at the 5th grade music program. Thank you for supporting these extra activities. They mean a lot to the students.
Take time to relax and enjoy some of the many wonderful musical events that Sparta is offering this holiday season. It's a great way to spend time with the family.
Happy Holidays!Mrs. Bright
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
November Music News, 2009
November, 2009
4th graders will be practicing with recorders the next 2 months. They should bring them every day to music. After forgetting their recorder 2 times, they will be spending recess with me so encourage them, after practicing at home, to return it to their backpack as soon as they have finished. Look for a green sheet to sign when they practice at home. Practicing will improve their music grade and their musicianship. Please set up a convenient practice time and space with your child. They will also be practicing a song to sing for the fourth grade holiday sing-along, scheduled for December 21st in the afternoon.
5th graders will be busy working on their holiday program, "Holiday magic" which will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 1:30 and 7:00 PM at the Senior High auditorium.
For our literacy project, all 5th graders will writing about their family holiday traditions or writing a poem. Any help you can provide for this will be appreciated.
5th grade choir will be singing for the Veteran's Program at 8:15 AM Nov. 11th in the big gym at MV. They will also be singing in the Sparta Holiday Parade on December 4th at 6:00 PM. We walk and sing carols during the parade and will sing in the new shelter building once we get to the park. Each student will receive a glow stick necklace for contributing a non perishable food item. If they have holiday hats to wear, other glow sticks, or teddy bears it will all add to the enjoyment of the walk. We will also go caroling at the Morrow home on Friday after school, scheduled for Dec. 11th. Please consider chaperoning for these events.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
4th graders will be practicing with recorders the next 2 months. They should bring them every day to music. After forgetting their recorder 2 times, they will be spending recess with me so encourage them, after practicing at home, to return it to their backpack as soon as they have finished. Look for a green sheet to sign when they practice at home. Practicing will improve their music grade and their musicianship. Please set up a convenient practice time and space with your child. They will also be practicing a song to sing for the fourth grade holiday sing-along, scheduled for December 21st in the afternoon.
5th graders will be busy working on their holiday program, "Holiday magic" which will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 1:30 and 7:00 PM at the Senior High auditorium.
For our literacy project, all 5th graders will writing about their family holiday traditions or writing a poem. Any help you can provide for this will be appreciated.
5th grade choir will be singing for the Veteran's Program at 8:15 AM Nov. 11th in the big gym at MV. They will also be singing in the Sparta Holiday Parade on December 4th at 6:00 PM. We walk and sing carols during the parade and will sing in the new shelter building once we get to the park. Each student will receive a glow stick necklace for contributing a non perishable food item. If they have holiday hats to wear, other glow sticks, or teddy bears it will all add to the enjoyment of the walk. We will also go caroling at the Morrow home on Friday after school, scheduled for Dec. 11th. Please consider chaperoning for these events.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
5th Grade Choir Parade and Caroling Information
Sparta Area School District
1225 Water Street Sparta Meadowview Intermediate
Phone 269-2187, Paul Fischer, Principal
Dear Choir Parents and Students,
‘Tis the season’ for singing! The choir will go caroling at the Morrow Home Friday, December 11th from 4:30-5:00 p.m.. Parents are responsible for getting sons and daughters there and back home again. Please drop students off at 4:20 at the north side entrance (not Water Street front entrance) facing the parking lot so we can get organized in the large lobby area. We will sing in the dining area and anyone is welcome to come and watch and/or help chaperone.
I have signed the choir up to walk in the Children’s Holiday Parade, Friday December 4th at 6:00 p.m. See the other note for more directions. I realize some students may already be expected to walk for other organizations. The parade starts at the corner of Franklin and Water Street and will travel down Water to Oak, turn east on Oak and travel down to the Evans-Bosshard Park where the parade will end. Glow sticks will be handed out to participants who bring a canned good. PARENTS, PLEASE MEET STUDENTS AT THE END OF THE PARADE AT THE NEW SHELTER BUILDING.WE WILL BE SINGING A FEW SONGS FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE PARK. PLEASE MAKE PLANS AS TO HOW YOU WILL FIND EACH OTHER AT THE PARK. Please return the permission slip below to me by Thursday, November 19th so I have an idea of how many can sing at the park. Even if students are walking with a different group, they can certainly come join us to sing for the lighting of the park. I would like at least 6 to 8 chaperones to walk with us in the parade.
There is no transportation for the parade. Parents are responsible for getting students to and from the event. Thank you for your extra efforts in this. The theme is Beary Merry Holiday so carry a bear or wear a bear costume, Santa or reindeer hats. It all helps to get us in the holiday spirit. Please return the bottom portion by Nov. 19.
Happy holidays!
Mrs. Bright
Music Teacher
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Yes _____ No, my son/daughter will/will not go caroling December 11th at the Morrow Home at 4:30.
______ Yes _____ No my son/daughter will/will not sing in the parade Dec. 4th.
I will chaperone parade_______ Morrow Home________ Phone______________________
Student name____________________________________________________
Parent’s name___________________________________________________
1225 Water Street Sparta Meadowview Intermediate
Phone 269-2187, Paul Fischer, Principal
Dear Choir Parents and Students,
‘Tis the season’ for singing! The choir will go caroling at the Morrow Home Friday, December 11th from 4:30-5:00 p.m.. Parents are responsible for getting sons and daughters there and back home again. Please drop students off at 4:20 at the north side entrance (not Water Street front entrance) facing the parking lot so we can get organized in the large lobby area. We will sing in the dining area and anyone is welcome to come and watch and/or help chaperone.
I have signed the choir up to walk in the Children’s Holiday Parade, Friday December 4th at 6:00 p.m. See the other note for more directions. I realize some students may already be expected to walk for other organizations. The parade starts at the corner of Franklin and Water Street and will travel down Water to Oak, turn east on Oak and travel down to the Evans-Bosshard Park where the parade will end. Glow sticks will be handed out to participants who bring a canned good. PARENTS, PLEASE MEET STUDENTS AT THE END OF THE PARADE AT THE NEW SHELTER BUILDING.WE WILL BE SINGING A FEW SONGS FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE PARK. PLEASE MAKE PLANS AS TO HOW YOU WILL FIND EACH OTHER AT THE PARK. Please return the permission slip below to me by Thursday, November 19th so I have an idea of how many can sing at the park. Even if students are walking with a different group, they can certainly come join us to sing for the lighting of the park. I would like at least 6 to 8 chaperones to walk with us in the parade.
There is no transportation for the parade. Parents are responsible for getting students to and from the event. Thank you for your extra efforts in this. The theme is Beary Merry Holiday so carry a bear or wear a bear costume, Santa or reindeer hats. It all helps to get us in the holiday spirit. Please return the bottom portion by Nov. 19.
Happy holidays!
Mrs. Bright
Music Teacher
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Yes _____ No, my son/daughter will/will not go caroling December 11th at the Morrow Home at 4:30.
______ Yes _____ No my son/daughter will/will not sing in the parade Dec. 4th.
I will chaperone parade_______ Morrow Home________ Phone______________________
Student name____________________________________________________
Parent’s name___________________________________________________
Friday, October 9, 2009
5th Grade writing assignment
Dear Parents,
This is an assignment your child will be receiving soon. Thank you for any help or guidance for their writing. The theme of the music program is "Holiday Magic". It will include songs about snow, Santa, the coming holidays and family.
Mrs. Bright
Holiday Traditions Writing Assignment
Most families have their own special traditions during the holidays. Some of you may go visit grandma or other relatives. You may serve certain foods during the holidays or bake special cookies. Some of you may go to church or travel on a vacation to someplace warm. Maybe you take special shopping trips, play out in the snow, go hunting or just spend time together with your family.
You have a choice of 2 for your writing assignment. Choice 1: write about traditions in your family from Thanksgiving to New Years. You will be able to go into more details if you choose one event such as putting up or decorating the tree, baking, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day rather than giving an overview of the whole holiday season. Choice 2: write a haiku or cinquain poem.
Choice 1: You need to have 3 paragraphs. Each paragraph needs at least 5 sentences. Of course, feel free to do more! You may type it if you like. The final draft is due Dec. 8th. I will be checking on your progress during music class before that time. I will be grading on your ideas (details), word choice (descriptive adjectives), and conventions (spelling, punctuation).
Choice 2:
1. HAIKU is a form of Japanese poetry. The pattern for Haiku is the following:
Line 1 has 5 syllables
Line 2 has 7 syllables
Line 3 has 5 syllables
2. CINQUAIN poems have five lines and the following pattern:
Line 1 is the subject and is one word
Line 2 has two adjectives that describe the subject
Line 3 has three “ing” words that show the action of the subject
Line 4 has four words that express a feeling about the subject
Line 5 has a synonym for the subject and is also one word
Use this paper to show me your four square or web plan for your writing assignment.
This is an assignment your child will be receiving soon. Thank you for any help or guidance for their writing. The theme of the music program is "Holiday Magic". It will include songs about snow, Santa, the coming holidays and family.
Mrs. Bright
Holiday Traditions Writing Assignment
Most families have their own special traditions during the holidays. Some of you may go visit grandma or other relatives. You may serve certain foods during the holidays or bake special cookies. Some of you may go to church or travel on a vacation to someplace warm. Maybe you take special shopping trips, play out in the snow, go hunting or just spend time together with your family.
You have a choice of 2 for your writing assignment. Choice 1: write about traditions in your family from Thanksgiving to New Years. You will be able to go into more details if you choose one event such as putting up or decorating the tree, baking, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day rather than giving an overview of the whole holiday season. Choice 2: write a haiku or cinquain poem.
Choice 1: You need to have 3 paragraphs. Each paragraph needs at least 5 sentences. Of course, feel free to do more! You may type it if you like. The final draft is due Dec. 8th. I will be checking on your progress during music class before that time. I will be grading on your ideas (details), word choice (descriptive adjectives), and conventions (spelling, punctuation).
Choice 2:
1. HAIKU is a form of Japanese poetry. The pattern for Haiku is the following:
Line 1 has 5 syllables
Line 2 has 7 syllables
Line 3 has 5 syllables
2. CINQUAIN poems have five lines and the following pattern:
Line 1 is the subject and is one word
Line 2 has two adjectives that describe the subject
Line 3 has three “ing” words that show the action of the subject
Line 4 has four words that express a feeling about the subject
Line 5 has a synonym for the subject and is also one word
Use this paper to show me your four square or web plan for your writing assignment.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
MVI October Music News
Meadowview Intermediate 2009
Students are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the recorders. We will not start working on them officially until Oct. 22nd for 4th grade and January 4th for 5th grade. Any 4th grade students bringing recorders from home should bring them to music beginning Oct. 22nd.
In October, we will continue playing rhythms and singing rounds and partner songs to hear harmony. We have been doing worksheets and other activities to help us learn musical terms, dynamics and tempo markings. Watch for homework assignments connected with that. Some students have been late with worksheets. Students have music on days 3, 4, or 5 at Meadowview. Please remind them to be prepared for class.
We have been working on music vocabulary. Most musical terms are in Italian because that is where they originated from, so you may hear vocabulary that doesn’t sound familiar. 4th grade will soon be learning note names on the staff.
We will also be singing and listening to major and minor tonality. Halloween songs are primarily in minor. We will have some fun accompanying and singing seasonal songs.
I have a wonderful group of singers in 5th grade choir, “The Meadowlarks”. We are working on our breathing and vocal technique. We are also practicing songs for Veterans Day.
I will be at Meadowview for conferences on Tuesday, Oct. 13th 3:30- 6:30 p.m. and on Friday, the 9th from 7:30 until 10:30 a.m. Please look for me in the LMC on Tuesday and the music room on Friday.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
Students are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the recorders. We will not start working on them officially until Oct. 22nd for 4th grade and January 4th for 5th grade. Any 4th grade students bringing recorders from home should bring them to music beginning Oct. 22nd.
In October, we will continue playing rhythms and singing rounds and partner songs to hear harmony. We have been doing worksheets and other activities to help us learn musical terms, dynamics and tempo markings. Watch for homework assignments connected with that. Some students have been late with worksheets. Students have music on days 3, 4, or 5 at Meadowview. Please remind them to be prepared for class.
We have been working on music vocabulary. Most musical terms are in Italian because that is where they originated from, so you may hear vocabulary that doesn’t sound familiar. 4th grade will soon be learning note names on the staff.
We will also be singing and listening to major and minor tonality. Halloween songs are primarily in minor. We will have some fun accompanying and singing seasonal songs.
I have a wonderful group of singers in 5th grade choir, “The Meadowlarks”. We are working on our breathing and vocal technique. We are also practicing songs for Veterans Day.
I will be at Meadowview for conferences on Tuesday, Oct. 13th 3:30- 6:30 p.m. and on Friday, the 9th from 7:30 until 10:30 a.m. Please look for me in the LMC on Tuesday and the music room on Friday.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
Thursday, September 3, 2009
5th Grade Choir
To: 5th Grade Parents
From: Mrs. Bright
Re: 5th Grade Choir
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Choir will meet on Day 4 from 2:35 – 3:10 P.M. We will begin September 11, 2009.
The main goal for choir will be to expand our singing skills and repertoire and to perform for events. We perform at many events throughout the year such as the Veterans program at school, caroling at the Morrow Home, walking and singing in the Sparta holiday parade, singing at our holiday school program, and singing for awards day. This is a year-long commitment that the boys and girls need to take seriously in order to represent Sparta well as we perform at these public functions.
Please consider these requirements for participation in choir:
Must enjoy singing and being an enthusiastic participant!
Must be able to attend all rehearsals (2 unexcused absences means dismissal)
Must be a team player, work for the good of the group
Must show the ability to listen, wait and maintain focus while Mrs. Bright works
with sections of singers
Must show desire to improve in skill and ability
Must show evidence of being trustworthy in all places, school, home and community
Must return form on or before Sept. 11
Thank you for your interest and support of this music enrichment activity.
Mrs. Bright
If interested, please sign and return the following form by September 11, 2009.
My child/student has my permission to be in choir.
Parent’s signature___________________________________________________
Child’s signature___________________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________________________
Classroom Teacher’s signature_________________________________________
From: Mrs. Bright
Re: 5th Grade Choir
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Choir will meet on Day 4 from 2:35 – 3:10 P.M. We will begin September 11, 2009.
The main goal for choir will be to expand our singing skills and repertoire and to perform for events. We perform at many events throughout the year such as the Veterans program at school, caroling at the Morrow Home, walking and singing in the Sparta holiday parade, singing at our holiday school program, and singing for awards day. This is a year-long commitment that the boys and girls need to take seriously in order to represent Sparta well as we perform at these public functions.
Please consider these requirements for participation in choir:
Must enjoy singing and being an enthusiastic participant!
Must be able to attend all rehearsals (2 unexcused absences means dismissal)
Must be a team player, work for the good of the group
Must show the ability to listen, wait and maintain focus while Mrs. Bright works
with sections of singers
Must show desire to improve in skill and ability
Must show evidence of being trustworthy in all places, school, home and community
Must return form on or before Sept. 11
Thank you for your interest and support of this music enrichment activity.
Mrs. Bright
If interested, please sign and return the following form by September 11, 2009.
My child/student has my permission to be in choir.
Parent’s signature___________________________________________________
Child’s signature___________________________________________________
Phone____________________________________________________________
Classroom Teacher’s signature_________________________________________
September Music News
2009
Meadowview Intermediate
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am anxiously looking forward to meeting my new students and to welcoming familiar faces back! It is always an exciting time of year.
I am at three buildings again this year: Cataract, Lakeview Montessori and Meadowview Intermediate. I see all students twice a week for thirty minutes. I start at Cataract and travel to Lakeview on Days 1 and 2. On Days 3, 4 and 5 I am at Meadowview all day. Please feel free to contact me at Meadowview 269-2187, extension #7119, at home 786-1859 or via e-mail cbright@spartan.org.
The music curriculum, based on the National Standards for Music Education, guides what children should know and be able to do in music. The nine standards are:
1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.
The first month of school we will be finding our voices again and tuning them up to be able to match pitches. We will use the solfege syllables to help us with that. We will be reviewing note names and values, tapping out simple rhythm patterns and working on mallet technique with the Orff instruments. I follow all the same homework and grading guidelines as stated in the student handbook. It is important for students to be prepared with assignments on music days. All district literacy initiatives are also supported in music classes.
This year the 5th graders will have a holiday program on Dec. 16th, at 7:00 P.M. at the high school. They will improve their recorder skills starting in January. The 4th grade will have a spring program on April 15 at 7:00 P.M. also at the high school. They will use their recorders beginning in November. An order form will be coming home soon for students without recorders. Those forms and monies are due September 18th in the music room.
5th grade choir will meet on Day 4 from 2:30-3:10. Please discuss this enrichment activity with your son or daughter.
I’m looking forward to working with your son/daughter, strengthening their listening, singing, moving, creating and performing skills.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
Meadowview Intermediate
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am anxiously looking forward to meeting my new students and to welcoming familiar faces back! It is always an exciting time of year.
I am at three buildings again this year: Cataract, Lakeview Montessori and Meadowview Intermediate. I see all students twice a week for thirty minutes. I start at Cataract and travel to Lakeview on Days 1 and 2. On Days 3, 4 and 5 I am at Meadowview all day. Please feel free to contact me at Meadowview 269-2187, extension #7119, at home 786-1859 or via e-mail cbright@spartan.org.
The music curriculum, based on the National Standards for Music Education, guides what children should know and be able to do in music. The nine standards are:
1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.
The first month of school we will be finding our voices again and tuning them up to be able to match pitches. We will use the solfege syllables to help us with that. We will be reviewing note names and values, tapping out simple rhythm patterns and working on mallet technique with the Orff instruments. I follow all the same homework and grading guidelines as stated in the student handbook. It is important for students to be prepared with assignments on music days. All district literacy initiatives are also supported in music classes.
This year the 5th graders will have a holiday program on Dec. 16th, at 7:00 P.M. at the high school. They will improve their recorder skills starting in January. The 4th grade will have a spring program on April 15 at 7:00 P.M. also at the high school. They will use their recorders beginning in November. An order form will be coming home soon for students without recorders. Those forms and monies are due September 18th in the music room.
5th grade choir will meet on Day 4 from 2:30-3:10. Please discuss this enrichment activity with your son or daughter.
I’m looking forward to working with your son/daughter, strengthening their listening, singing, moving, creating and performing skills.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Recorder Information
Dear Parents and Guardians,
All music students will be learning to play the recorder during the school year. The recorder is a pre-band musical instrument we study to aid in learning note names and caring for and playing an instrument. The recorder we will be using is a two-piece plastic Tudor recorder. I will provide many songsheets for the boys and girls to practice playing. If you already have a recorder that is in good playing condition, please disregard this order form.
There are school recorders available for use, which have been sterilized. However, I highly recommend that the students purchase their own recorders. Not only will the students be more responsible with their recorders, but also because the recorders will be used in 3rd through 6th grade music class.
If interested, please fill out the order blank and return to Mrs. Bright, in the music room, as soon as possible. No orders will be accepted after Wednesday, September 16, 2009. We will be ordering directly from Dana’s Music so please make checks to Dana’s Music for the exact amount. Cash must be in the exact amount also.
Thank you.
Mrs. Bright
Music Teacher
Amount sent for order $
(Return this bottom order blank by Wednesday, September 16th to Mrs. Bright)
Child’s Name Parent’s Name
Recorder ($6.50 each) Amount Due $
(Includes a case and cleaner)
The following book is not necessary, only for extra enjoyment!
_____Recorder Book ($3.50) Amount Due $__________
Total Amount Enclosed $
All music students will be learning to play the recorder during the school year. The recorder is a pre-band musical instrument we study to aid in learning note names and caring for and playing an instrument. The recorder we will be using is a two-piece plastic Tudor recorder. I will provide many songsheets for the boys and girls to practice playing. If you already have a recorder that is in good playing condition, please disregard this order form.
There are school recorders available for use, which have been sterilized. However, I highly recommend that the students purchase their own recorders. Not only will the students be more responsible with their recorders, but also because the recorders will be used in 3rd through 6th grade music class.
If interested, please fill out the order blank and return to Mrs. Bright, in the music room, as soon as possible. No orders will be accepted after Wednesday, September 16, 2009. We will be ordering directly from Dana’s Music so please make checks to Dana’s Music for the exact amount. Cash must be in the exact amount also.
Thank you.
Mrs. Bright
Music Teacher
Amount sent for order $
(Return this bottom order blank by Wednesday, September 16th to Mrs. Bright)
Child’s Name Parent’s Name
Recorder ($6.50 each) Amount Due $
(Includes a case and cleaner)
The following book is not necessary, only for extra enjoyment!
_____Recorder Book ($3.50) Amount Due $__________
Total Amount Enclosed $
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
4th grade writing assignment
4th grade Writing Assignment Name___________________ Class______
This year’s music program is about taking care of our planet earth. Think about some of the things you do at home, at school or out in the community that helps to clean up the earth. Maybe you plant a garden each year, or collect cans or newspapers. Maybe you and your relatives get together to plant trees or flowers in the spring.
Write 2 paragraphs, at least 5 sentences in each paragraph, telling what you do to take care of the earth. If you are not doing a good job at that, maybe you have a plan for what you would like to start doing. Use descriptive adjectives and colorful words. I will be grading on ideas so use many details and word choice. I will also be grading on conventions. The final draft is due March 20. Your outline or rough draft is due March 6.
This year’s music program is about taking care of our planet earth. Think about some of the things you do at home, at school or out in the community that helps to clean up the earth. Maybe you plant a garden each year, or collect cans or newspapers. Maybe you and your relatives get together to plant trees or flowers in the spring.
Write 2 paragraphs, at least 5 sentences in each paragraph, telling what you do to take care of the earth. If you are not doing a good job at that, maybe you have a plan for what you would like to start doing. Use descriptive adjectives and colorful words. I will be grading on ideas so use many details and word choice. I will also be grading on conventions. The final draft is due March 20. Your outline or rough draft is due March 6.
March Music News
2009
Dear Parents,
In the month of March all 4th graders will be developing performance skills such as posture, singing in tune, correct breathing for a rich tone. We will use these skills as we prepare for our spring program entitled, “Save the Earth”, which will include songs of caring for the earth. Some students will have speaking parts and a few solo parts. 4th grade choir has been sounding great and will perform at the program. Nice school clothes will be appropriate for the program. Our program will be given at the Sparta Senior High Auditorium on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.
All 4th graders have a writing assignment, which is due final draft, March 20th.
5th graders are getting ready for testing on recorders, performing their own compositions, the C scale and performing in a team. A few students have been coming unprepared to class. Any help in finding lost recorders would be appreciated. There were many great compositions so please do encourage boys and girls to practice so they may perform well on their tests. Thank you.
After recorder testing is finished 5th graders will be getting into listening teams and answering questions about the 11 compositions we have been studying. After we have done the matching game 5 times there will be a written test on the listening pieces (in April). The top 6 students will compete in a listening competition held in Cashton in May. In the last few years I have had teams going on to a state competition, which means the students have been learning a lot about music and composers.
5th grade choir is busy preparing for their trip to Winona April 3rd. I am still looking for chaperones for that day. We are purchasing T shirts. Please send sizes in ASAP so we can get them ordered. Thank you so much. They sound great and will look great, too.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
Dear Parents,
In the month of March all 4th graders will be developing performance skills such as posture, singing in tune, correct breathing for a rich tone. We will use these skills as we prepare for our spring program entitled, “Save the Earth”, which will include songs of caring for the earth. Some students will have speaking parts and a few solo parts. 4th grade choir has been sounding great and will perform at the program. Nice school clothes will be appropriate for the program. Our program will be given at the Sparta Senior High Auditorium on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.
All 4th graders have a writing assignment, which is due final draft, March 20th.
5th graders are getting ready for testing on recorders, performing their own compositions, the C scale and performing in a team. A few students have been coming unprepared to class. Any help in finding lost recorders would be appreciated. There were many great compositions so please do encourage boys and girls to practice so they may perform well on their tests. Thank you.
After recorder testing is finished 5th graders will be getting into listening teams and answering questions about the 11 compositions we have been studying. After we have done the matching game 5 times there will be a written test on the listening pieces (in April). The top 6 students will compete in a listening competition held in Cashton in May. In the last few years I have had teams going on to a state competition, which means the students have been learning a lot about music and composers.
5th grade choir is busy preparing for their trip to Winona April 3rd. I am still looking for chaperones for that day. We are purchasing T shirts. Please send sizes in ASAP so we can get them ordered. Thank you so much. They sound great and will look great, too.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
4th Grade Choir Information
4th Grade Parents,
I will be offering an enrichment program for all fourth graders who like to sing. 4th grade choir will begin the second semester on Day 2 from 11:15 until 11:40 starting January 21. Students who want to join should enjoy singing and be willing to make a commitment to being at every practice. I know this will mean giving up a recess, but it is the best time I have for offering a choir time.
The main goal is to improve vocal technique by singing extra and a little more difficult repertoire. We will sing at the spring program and hopefully at Rolling Hills or perform some other community service.
Thank you for your interest in this enrichment. Please return the following by January 21.
Mrs. Bright
_______Yes, my son/daughter has my permission to be in choir.
Parent’s Signature________________________________________
Student Signature_________________________________________
I will be offering an enrichment program for all fourth graders who like to sing. 4th grade choir will begin the second semester on Day 2 from 11:15 until 11:40 starting January 21. Students who want to join should enjoy singing and be willing to make a commitment to being at every practice. I know this will mean giving up a recess, but it is the best time I have for offering a choir time.
The main goal is to improve vocal technique by singing extra and a little more difficult repertoire. We will sing at the spring program and hopefully at Rolling Hills or perform some other community service.
Thank you for your interest in this enrichment. Please return the following by January 21.
Mrs. Bright
_______Yes, my son/daughter has my permission to be in choir.
Parent’s Signature________________________________________
Student Signature_________________________________________
January Meadowview Music News
January Music News, 2009
4th Graders will be finishing up on their recorders. They will be performing their compositions and will need to be able to play them without the note names written in. This will require extra practice so please encourage that. Please send back the green practice sheets you have been signing by January 19th. 4th grade will also be singing Dr Martin Luther King songs and learning about forms: AB, ABA and Rondo. We will also be working on music listening skills.
4th grade choir will begin on Day 2 second semester so look for a sign up sheet for that soon. The only time I have is over the noon hour. It will require students missing noon recess once a week. Regular attendance is expected.
5th Graders will be starting recorders January 15, so please remind them to be prepared with their recorders on music days. We will be alternating recorders with listening lessons, studying 11 compositions, their composers, form, style, instruments, and mood. In April, 6 students will be chosen to compete in a regional music listening contest, similar to a spelling bee.
5th grade choir members will be preparing for their songfest trip on Friday, April 3, to Winona State University. It is a fun day with boys and girls singing for and singing with 500 area choir members. I will need chaperones for this trip, please, if you have time to volunteer.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
4th Graders will be finishing up on their recorders. They will be performing their compositions and will need to be able to play them without the note names written in. This will require extra practice so please encourage that. Please send back the green practice sheets you have been signing by January 19th. 4th grade will also be singing Dr Martin Luther King songs and learning about forms: AB, ABA and Rondo. We will also be working on music listening skills.
4th grade choir will begin on Day 2 second semester so look for a sign up sheet for that soon. The only time I have is over the noon hour. It will require students missing noon recess once a week. Regular attendance is expected.
5th Graders will be starting recorders January 15, so please remind them to be prepared with their recorders on music days. We will be alternating recorders with listening lessons, studying 11 compositions, their composers, form, style, instruments, and mood. In April, 6 students will be chosen to compete in a regional music listening contest, similar to a spelling bee.
5th grade choir members will be preparing for their songfest trip on Friday, April 3, to Winona State University. It is a fun day with boys and girls singing for and singing with 500 area choir members. I will need chaperones for this trip, please, if you have time to volunteer.
Musically,
Mrs. Bright
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