Tuesday, September 29, 2015

September Musician of the Month!

Happy Birthday to our Musician of the Month, Ray Charles! 

This year each month, we will be celebrating students' birthdays in grades 1-3 along with a birthday of a famous musician born the same month! I try to pick musicians from different cultures and musicians that might broaden students' musical experiences, Last year, I focused on composers. This year, many musicians will be composers but I may have a few that are more known for their performing skills. As always, I will take class time in December and June to showcase our musicians at JFK and Parmenter Schools!

This month I picked Ray Charles because I find him inspiring. Sometimes we want to give up when things get tough. Ray Charles could have given up when he lost his eyesight. I'm sure reading and writing music was not easy. Instead he worked hard and he went on to become a world famous musician! With hard work anything is possible!

Ray Charles ABC's

Speaking of musicians! Here is one of our very own singers at Parmenter singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park Saturday! Wow!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIw33sVkbxQ

Do you have a musician that would be appropriate for grades 1-3 that you think I should showcase? Please leave a comment with the musician and why you think that musician should be picked!

Support the Franklin Music program by bringing this coupon to Froyo World! Wednesday, September 30th