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_________________________________________

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