You must be wondering if after all these months I'd like to write
To go over everything
That the students have been up to
since the day of Halloween
So hello from the other side!
What a year it has been so far. I got so busy working with the great students of CGA that this blog was put on the back burner. Well, I'm back!
Here's some of the successes you may have missed since I last wrote:
-The Clothing Drive brought in over $800 which was put to use on servicing our piano and on concert music and materials.
-We received two grants from DonorsChoose.org equaling about $1500 to buy materials for the program. We bought hand bells, music, bongos, a beautiful concert xylophone, and more. The students have loved the chance to use these materials!
-The December concert went without a hitch. We utilized our new hand bells in one of the choir numbers and performed some of the new music for band and choir.
-In March, the 7th/8th grade ensembles had the wonderful opportunity to share their talent with that of the Summit Academy Junior High School students in Draper. We performed for each other and learned a few combined numbers. It was an experience both schools will not soon forget!
This month in our ensembles we are focusing on concert music in preparation for the Spring Concert on May 18th. We have some fun selections planned ranging in music from Mozart to Lilo and Stitch. As part of the concert the younger students will also perform a few selections from Broadway.
On the 29th, we will be doing an introductory assembly
for all 4th graders and their music options for next year.
Summerhays will be bringing instruments to demonstrate to the students and if
there is time the students will be able to try them out. We welcome any parents
who would like to come! The options are choir, orchestra, or band. For
orchestra and band, it is generally expected that students will provide their
own instruments. Summerhays and other similar stores have good rent-to-own
options for those interested.
Thank you for all you do to support CGA's music program!
