Hello Canyon Grove Families!
As we near the end of the school year here are a few important items you should be aware of in relation to the music program:
SPRING CONCERT
Who? All students in 1st-8th grades who are involved in music classes (which is practically everyone!).
When? Wednesday, May 18, 2016, from
6:00-7:30 PM. Students please arrive at least 15 minutes early! Instrumentalists will need to arrive 30 minutes early.
Where? Canyon Grove Cafeteria Stage
How should I dress? Students grade 1-4 should wear their best looking school
uniform. Students grade 5-8: Boys--White collared top and black pants and black shoes. Girls--White blouse and black pants or
skirt and black shoes. All clothes must be within the school dress code and
ladies’ skirts should be at least knee length or longer.
Attendance is mandatory for students grade 5-8. This is because every student is needed at the concert! If they have a conflict, please contact me, but I will ask that they complete an extra listening report to make up for the lost participation points to be turned in by May 24th.
If you have
questions or concerns, please visit the CGA music blog (cgamusic16.blogspot.com)
or contact the music teacher, Mrs. Ormsby (rebekah.ormsby@canyongrove.com).
CONCERT/LISTENING REPORTS (due May 19th)
In addition to the concert, all students grade 5th-8th are required to complete one more Concert/Listening report. They are to either go to a concert or listen to an hour of music in their musical emphasis (band/orchestra/vocal). Then they will write or type a half-page report detailing what they listened to or watched and what they liked or disliked about it. There are a few links on the left side of the page for each emphasis if you are not sure where to look.
AUDITIONS
If your student (grade 5-8) is interested in furthering their skills rather than repeating a beginners' class next year we are offering advanced music classes in each area: Show Choir, Advanced Band, Advanced Strings. All they have to do is complete a simple audition with me either during class, before school, or after school.
The auditions include:
Show Choir--Sing a major scale (in solfege) and a short song of your choice. This can be a section of our concert music or another song that shows your singing ability.
Advanced Band--Play all 12 mini scales.
Advanced Orchestra--Play both the D and G one-octave scales and #66 and #67 from the book.
These auditions are to be completed by the end of the school year. Any new students to Canyon Grove will also have the opportunity during their first week at Canyon Grove to audition.
Thanks for your support! My contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Rebekah Ormsby
CONCERT/LISTENING REPORTS (due May 19th)
In addition to the concert, all students grade 5th-8th are required to complete one more Concert/Listening report. They are to either go to a concert or listen to an hour of music in their musical emphasis (band/orchestra/vocal). Then they will write or type a half-page report detailing what they listened to or watched and what they liked or disliked about it. There are a few links on the left side of the page for each emphasis if you are not sure where to look.
AUDITIONS
If your student (grade 5-8) is interested in furthering their skills rather than repeating a beginners' class next year we are offering advanced music classes in each area: Show Choir, Advanced Band, Advanced Strings. All they have to do is complete a simple audition with me either during class, before school, or after school.
The auditions include:
Show Choir--Sing a major scale (in solfege) and a short song of your choice. This can be a section of our concert music or another song that shows your singing ability.
Advanced Band--Play all 12 mini scales.
Advanced Orchestra--Play both the D and G one-octave scales and #66 and #67 from the book.
These auditions are to be completed by the end of the school year. Any new students to Canyon Grove will also have the opportunity during their first week at Canyon Grove to audition.
Thanks for your support! My contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Rebekah Ormsby
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