Thank you so much to the JFK and Parmenter PCCs for funding these amazing field trips! Not only did 3rd grade students get to go to concert hall and see professional musicians but they got to sing and participate too! Thank you for your support of the arts in Franklin!
Just a reminder that concert dates and times can be found on the right side of my blog under important dates starting in September. A flyer will go home a week or two before the concert as well. Parmenter parents, please double check the spring concert time as it has been adjusted.
JFK 3rd Grade Chorus Concert
Thursday, June 8 9:00-9:30
JFK 4th Grade Chorus and Recorder Concert
Thursday, June 8 9:45-10:15 *only 4th grade performs
JFK 5th Grade5th Proud To Be An American Show
Wednesday, June 7th 9-10
Parmenter 3rd Grade Chorus Concert
Tuesday, June 13 9-9:30
Parmenter 4th Grade Chorus and Recorder Concert
Tuesday, June 13 10:00-10:30*only 4th grade performs
Looking forward to seeing you at the concerts! Mrs. Mac
We could have gone a lot longer in India. Unfortunately, April just felt too short! We watched some pretty cool videos and made a lot of connections to what we're learning in the US and what students learn in India. We also learned a children's song from Bengal, India called "Ahg-doom, Bahg-doom." Next year I'll have to remember to take a video! Below is a very talented drummer from JFK who specializes in music from India. Make sure you check out this amazing 4th grader!
May Culture of the Month
This month we are learning about music from Africa. While it would be impossible to learn about all the music from such a large continent we will get a glimpse into some of Africa's music. Already we watched a short clip on music in Baro, Guinea, West Africa. It was really neat to hear the students talk about what they noticed and how it compares to music and life here in America.
Here is an example of West African Drumming!
Due to a short month, I will be combining Celebrity Singers from April with May. Stay tuned!
Special thanks to the JFK PCC who funded this special guest! What a great way for the whole school to learn more about our American roots in music and to add to the fifth graders' recorder and ukulele fun this year!
Find out more about TJ Wheeler, blues and jazz musician, here. And thank you to TJ for such a great day!
Here are just a few of the exciting summer programs going on right here in Franklin!
Elementary School Musical! Taught by your very own, Mrs. Mac! For dates, description, etc. Please click here. Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Taught by Mrs. Mac's husband, Mr. Mac! This is not a music camp but is for any student who loves Star Wars! For dates, description, etc. Please click here.
Summer Music Program! Band, chorus, and orchestra taught by various staff members. For dates, description, etc. Please click here.
*If for some reason the links do not work. All programs can be found on the Franklin schools website under lifelong learning, summer programs. Hope to see you there!
