MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012

SCMMEA HONOR CHOIR:  We are gearing up for our big day, Saturday, February 4th at Evangel University.  The group of 18, sixth graders, are memorizing six songs:

1. “Bonse Aba”

2. “Lightning!”

3. “Kyrie”

4. “Sing a Mighty Song!”

5. “Tatkovina”

6. “Why We Sing”

It is a challenge to learn one new language; and this year, we are learning three!! Keep up the good work!!

IN THE CLASSROOM: We have completed our second study of composers. Sixth grade classes have studied Strauss and J.S. Bach, while the fifth graders have studied Liszt and Rossini.

This week, half of the music classes will learn an African rhythm stick game called, “Siyahumba.” The other half will have music sheets that we will work on.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 12/19/11

FRIDAY CHOIR WENT CAROLING WITH BRAVO CLUB!!!   We had a blast with 50 students walking to the Willard Care Center Nursing Home and singing holiday carols to the wonderful patients and staff.  After our brisk walk back to the school, we enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies.  A special thank you to Mrs. Atkinson for helping me that afternoon.

6th grade honor choir selected:  Congratulations to:  Cheyenne R, Paige C, Jennifer B, Shalyn B, Alex R, Hannah S, Doreen E , Brooke S, Ashton H, Hailey H, Lauren A, Anna W, Josie B, Logan C, Emily R , Hailey R, Madilyn S, Lisa E.  I will have the pleasure of rehearsing with these ladies from now until February 4th, when they will sing at the annual SCMMEA Elem. Honor Choir Concert.  Our rehearsals are Tuesday/Thursday after school.  Our guest clinician is Mr. Greg Gilpin, composer, conductor, and professional musician. Mr. Gilpin has toured world-wide performing, singing, and writing for not only school choirs, but professional performers as well.  Our choir of 18 girls will get to work under the direction of Mr. Gilpin on February 4th. 

IN THE CLASSROOM;  We are singing and  performing Christmas/Holiday songs for each other.  Some students have brought in their various instruments from: guitars, violins, ukeleles, and recorders.  Thank you volunteers!!!   Have a blessed and restful break.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011

5/6 Friday choir–  We are off to a great start with our WIS Friday choir!!  We meet every Friday morning from 7:30-8:20am in the music room.  We currently have 48 members and I appreciate those students making the commitment to be here every Friday morning.

We will sing at our annual Veteran’s Day Assembly held here at the school.  I also plan to go holiday carolling at our local nursing home.  Notes will be going home this month with details.

6TH GRADE HONOR CHOIR AUDITIONS–  The week of Parent/Teacher Conferences, October 24-27 is when I will be having auditions for WIS 6th graders who want to be a part of a small group that will rehearse  December 15- February 4.  This is only a small group of 16 students that will meet with me for eight weeks to prepare for a large concert in Springfield.  If you are interested, please get a detailed letter from the music room.

MUSIC CLASSES– Since the first day of school, all music classes have been drumming, working on rhythms, and studied a famous composer.  Keep up the good work!!

Mrs. D. Morris-WIS music

May 21, 2011

HERE’S TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR AT WIS!!!  

I wish you health, happiness, and a fun-filled summer!!!  Thank you for a successful

2010-2011 school year in the music room.  It is always difficult to see another year

of sixth graders move on up to the middle school, but I know they are ready and excited

to start a new journey.  I enjoyed meeting some students from Willard South who will

be at WIS next year.  I will see everyone at Meet the Teacher Night in August and we will

begin Friday choir practices then.   I will have a full report of my New York trip and singing

at Carnegie Hall!!