Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Oregon Symphony

Just wanted to post a thanks to the parents who came on the Oregon Symphony! The kids had a great time listening to the music and I appreciate you driving!

Monday, March 7, 2011

March and the Oregon Symphony

Hello!
Spring is almost here! There are many activities going on in the music room right now!

My middle school students have begun preparation for their spring concert which is at the end of next month, 4th graders are knee deep in recorder playing, and my younger students will be starting some new instruments in the next few weeks!

Trimester 2 is ending this Friday, so grading for music class depends in participation and understanding of the music concepts. Look for those grades to be coming home in the next few weeks.

Next week my 4th and 5th grade students will be going on our annual field trip to the Oregon Symphony! This year's theme: "Musical Seasonings" all of the pieces they will be hearing are based on our 4 seasons. Two pieces will be used quite a bit: Vivaldi's "Four Seasons, and Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring."
I can't wait to share this opportunity with our students and to have them experience live orchestral music.

Mrs. Miller