Hello everyone!
March has flown by! So many activities in the music classroom keep me busy that time flies by!
K/1: have been singing a lot and working on volume and tempo
2nd: using Lummi sticks to work on reading and playing rhythm
3rd: used Boomwhackers to start reading music on the staff and now are getting ready for the Barnes and Noble book fair! (see below)
4th: Recorders.....keep on practicing consistently and we are getting much better!
5th: harmony and Mass singing are our main topics right now
6-8: Concert prep! (see below)
Upcoming events:
7th grade band---Middle School Band festival on Friday, April 12th in Battle Ground
Last year was the first time that I took a band to this event and it is a great way for the students to interact with other conductors and students their age. This all day event has the students rehearsing for half a day, performing in front of judges pieces that we have been working on, and a concert to perform for their parents. Whew! It is a long day but a great one!
Prek-6:
Barnes and Noble book fair!
Sunday, April 14th
Come and see Prek-6 perform in a variety of ways: poems, plays, singing, and performing!
Middle School students:
Spring Concert---Thursday, April 25th at 2:15pm and 6:30pm
Look for a flyer to go home right when we get back from break that has more details.
Have a wonderful, blessed Easter and a great spring break! I look forward to seeing you again the second week of April!
Mrs. Miller
Friday, March 29, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Oregon Symphony!
What a great field trip! Thank you to the chaperones, Miss Cestnik, Mrs. Cestnik, Ms. Gotshall, and Mrs. Senko for making this trip possible!
I have heard back from most of the students about the experience and though they don't normally listen to symphonic music on a daily basis, the theme of "Fascinating Rhythms" kept them interested the entire time.
The narrator was great explaining the theme as well as each piece before it was performed. The music varied from Beethoven, clapping music, to a Sousa march, to a new piece that was in the style of conga music.
I look forward to sending the 4th graders again next year to the symphony and hope that the 5th graders (who have gone to the symphony twice now) are beginning to get excited about band instruments in the fall!
Mrs. Miller
I have heard back from most of the students about the experience and though they don't normally listen to symphonic music on a daily basis, the theme of "Fascinating Rhythms" kept them interested the entire time.
The narrator was great explaining the theme as well as each piece before it was performed. The music varied from Beethoven, clapping music, to a Sousa march, to a new piece that was in the style of conga music.
I look forward to sending the 4th graders again next year to the symphony and hope that the 5th graders (who have gone to the symphony twice now) are beginning to get excited about band instruments in the fall!
Mrs. Miller
Friday, February 8, 2013
February
Hello!
Happy February! It already seems like the holidays were a long time ago!
A few things that are coming up:
4th/5th grade are heading to the Oregon Symphony on Tuesday, Feb. 26th! This Youth Concert is a great way for the students to be exposed to a professional ensemble as well as learn more about classical music. I always look forward to this experience with the students!
7th grade band: we are getting a lot of sheet music! The festival in April is 2 months away, but we are already working on music to perform with the large ensemble as well as our St. Joseph group.
Hope that all of your students are working hard on their Boomwhackers, recorders, band instruments, and voices this winter!
Mrs. Miller
Happy February! It already seems like the holidays were a long time ago!
A few things that are coming up:
4th/5th grade are heading to the Oregon Symphony on Tuesday, Feb. 26th! This Youth Concert is a great way for the students to be exposed to a professional ensemble as well as learn more about classical music. I always look forward to this experience with the students!
7th grade band: we are getting a lot of sheet music! The festival in April is 2 months away, but we are already working on music to perform with the large ensemble as well as our St. Joseph group.
Hope that all of your students are working hard on their Boomwhackers, recorders, band instruments, and voices this winter!
Mrs. Miller
Friday, January 11, 2013
Happy New Year
Welcome back! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! It was really nice to relax a bit with my family!
Here are some things that are happening in the music class:
K-3 are listening, singing, and learning about other cultures though my book called The Singing Sack. They look forward to this month every year!
4th: RECORDERS!!! We have begun! My hope is that you are seeing progress at home!
5th: Lots of singing and review of musical concepts in class and Mass prep is always done amongst that. The kiddos are doing a great job cantoring and singing at Mass this year!
6th-8th band: New notes and quizzes are the name of the game in the winter months. They will always receive a week of notice before a quiz.
7th/8th music: We are learning about the Blues! During this time we are looking at what we listen to at home and are comparing it to the Blues--it has made for some interesting discussion!
I hope that all of you are getting back on schedule and are looking forward to the coming weeks when we celebrate Catholic School's week.
Mrs. Miller
Here are some things that are happening in the music class:
K-3 are listening, singing, and learning about other cultures though my book called The Singing Sack. They look forward to this month every year!
4th: RECORDERS!!! We have begun! My hope is that you are seeing progress at home!
5th: Lots of singing and review of musical concepts in class and Mass prep is always done amongst that. The kiddos are doing a great job cantoring and singing at Mass this year!
6th-8th band: New notes and quizzes are the name of the game in the winter months. They will always receive a week of notice before a quiz.
7th/8th music: We are learning about the Blues! During this time we are looking at what we listen to at home and are comparing it to the Blues--it has made for some interesting discussion!
I hope that all of you are getting back on schedule and are looking forward to the coming weeks when we celebrate Catholic School's week.
Mrs. Miller
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Holiday concerts!
What a great job everyone did at the concerts that were performed in the last 24 hours! I am very proud of all of the students--we have been working hard on our songs since the beginning of November!
Take some time off, relax, have a wonderful 2 weeks off with your family, and I look forward to seeing you back in early January with some new ideas and concepts!
Happy holidays!
Mrs. Miller
Take some time off, relax, have a wonderful 2 weeks off with your family, and I look forward to seeing you back in early January with some new ideas and concepts!
Happy holidays!
Mrs. Miller
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Program information
Hi everyone!
We are knee deep in preparation for the December programs! Please keep an eye on the weekly NewsFlashes so you can stay up to date on what is going on.
Here is the information:
Advent Program: Monday, December 17th at 6:30pm in the church, doors will open at 6pm
Please drop off your student in their classroom by 6:15pm so they can walk over to the church as a class.
Clothing: Dress up! A clean uniform is great, but if you want to wear something different, here are a few reminders for that evening: NO jeans of any kind, no sweatshirts, sweatpants, graphic t-shirts or shirts with words on them.
Middle School Program: Tuesday, December 18th at 11:15am in the gym
Grades 6-8 are gearing up to sing and play their instruments for you!
A few reminders:
BAND students: please bring a labeled folding stand to school that day (if you have one)
ALL students: you have been given the opportunity to wear NICE free dress that day! Please use the same guidelines as the Advent program.
I look forward to seeing all of you on campus for these wonderful events in a few weeks!
Happy (almost) Advent!
Mrs. Miller
We are knee deep in preparation for the December programs! Please keep an eye on the weekly NewsFlashes so you can stay up to date on what is going on.
Here is the information:
Advent Program: Monday, December 17th at 6:30pm in the church, doors will open at 6pm
Please drop off your student in their classroom by 6:15pm so they can walk over to the church as a class.
Clothing: Dress up! A clean uniform is great, but if you want to wear something different, here are a few reminders for that evening: NO jeans of any kind, no sweatshirts, sweatpants, graphic t-shirts or shirts with words on them.
Middle School Program: Tuesday, December 18th at 11:15am in the gym
Grades 6-8 are gearing up to sing and play their instruments for you!
A few reminders:
BAND students: please bring a labeled folding stand to school that day (if you have one)
ALL students: you have been given the opportunity to wear NICE free dress that day! Please use the same guidelines as the Advent program.
I look forward to seeing all of you on campus for these wonderful events in a few weeks!
Happy (almost) Advent!
Mrs. Miller
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Concert Prep!
Here we go! It's November and all of the students are getting prepared for the December concerts!
Upcoming events:
Advent Program: Monday, December 17th at 6:30pm in the church for grades PreK-5th
Middle School Winter Program: Tuesday, December 18th at 11:15am in the school gym for grades 6-8
Please make sure that I know in advance if your child cannot be at the concerts! Also check the weekly NewsFlash for more information.
By now, all of the students have the words to their songs or the sheet music. I strongly encourage everyone to practice at home so they can remember the songs!
On a different topic: watch the 7/8 music students perform tomorrow at our Veteran's Day assembly!
Let me know if you have any questions about the concerts!
Mrs. Miller
Upcoming events:
Advent Program: Monday, December 17th at 6:30pm in the church for grades PreK-5th
Middle School Winter Program: Tuesday, December 18th at 11:15am in the school gym for grades 6-8
Please make sure that I know in advance if your child cannot be at the concerts! Also check the weekly NewsFlash for more information.
By now, all of the students have the words to their songs or the sheet music. I strongly encourage everyone to practice at home so they can remember the songs!
On a different topic: watch the 7/8 music students perform tomorrow at our Veteran's Day assembly!
Let me know if you have any questions about the concerts!
Mrs. Miller
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