"If you're out there" John Legend

We're getting ready for the Spring Concert!

Choir

Dear Foundation Academy Parents/Guardians:

I am excited to announce that the Choir and String Orchestra have been asked to perform at City Hall on Friday March 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM. Students are expected to wear the traditional concert attire of black on the bottom white on the top.

Listed below are the additional and future choir rehearsals that will be taken place in preparation for the concert:

• Tuesday March 15 (4-5)
• Wednesday March 16 (4-5)
• Friday March 18 (4-4:45)
• Tuesday March 22 (4-5)
• Wednesday March 23 (4-5:30) students need to be picked up from City Hall
• Friday March 25 (4- end of concert) students need to be picked up from City Hall, dinner provided

We do need parent assistance in transporting students from Foundation Academy to City hall both Wednesday March 23 and Friday March 25.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you next Friday March 25, 2011, for our First Concert at City Hall!

Choir, please listen to and practice the following pieces for the concert:

Voices- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2lraY1u2zA&feature=player_embedded

Walking on Sunshine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWwW6jJy2o8

Ill Stand by you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ65FvokArM

Composer Project

Due date for the composer project is Thursday March 17. Listening and analyzing the composer's music must take place outside of the classroom! Sign up for lunch work time to listen and work on this project.

Composer Concert Project

Both the 5th and 6th grade students are given a new project to demonstrate their knowledge of and dedication to music and the composers that they are studying. This is a tier project so that students can chose their own grade.

5th grade choose from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven

6th grade choose from Berlin, Gershwin, and Bernstein



Tier 1- everyone must complete an Advertisement/essay. The requirements are listed below. If you choose to complete ONLY tier 1, the highest grade you can receive is a B.

Tier 2- To potentially earn an A-, you are to complete the essay and create a poster using the requirements listed below.

Tier 3- To potentially earn an A, you are to complete the essay, poster, and present your findings to the class by writing an oral presentation and answering questions from the teacher and students.

Poster

You are to create a poster that is an advertisement to come see Berlin, Gershwin, or Bernstein perform a concert of their greatest hits.

The poster must include:

·         When the performance will be taking place.

·         Where the performance will be taking place

·         The title of the pieces that will be performed (each poster must have at least 3 pieces which will be included in the concert)

·         The instruments and/or singers who will be performing the pieces of music

·         A brief description of the composer/ 4 facts

·         A picture of the composer (optional)

Advertisement/Essay

You are to write a radio advertisement to advertise for your composer’s concert. Your advertisement must include all information that is posted on your concert poster plus, a brief description of each piece that will be performed, and original slogan to will conviction patrons to spend their money to come and hear this concert. When describing each piece of music, you must describe the mood, tempo, and dynamics of the piece. This advertisement must be written out and presented along with the poster. 

Presentation

You are to present your poster and facts to the class. During this time you will read your advertisement to the class and explain to the class the concert and describe the music that you have chosen. You are also to be ready to answer any questions that the class and/or Ms DiUglio has in regards to your poster and/or presentation.

 Use the Links (posted on the left) to help you find and research information about each composer and their musical pieces.

Voilin and Viola players! Bow hand exercises

Voilin and Viola players, check out this website to see tips and suggustions on a good bow hand! http://www.ehow.com/video_4946498_violin-bow-hand-exercise.html

Spring Concert reportior for the 6th grade!

Its official! We have decided on all of the Spring Concert reportior for the 6th grade. Keep practicing! Please ask your child or students ask you parents to perform some of that music you have been working on so hard.

*Mambo Amable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=416jQrw-tWQ

*Entry of the Tumblers
http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search

*Fireworks

*Jamician Spice
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Jamaican-Spice-for-String-Orchestra/17704017
Go to these websited to "listen" and hear a recording of each piece to help you practice and learn your music.