Thursday, December 17, 2015

December Musician of the Month is...

Ludwig van Beethoven!

Happy 245th Birthday to our Musician of the Month! 
You may notice google paying homage to our composer! Click below to celebrate Beethoven's Birthday!

I also can not resist sharing this link. Kudos to composer John Williams who wrote the music for this epic movie series. What would Star Wars be without its music?

Friday, December 4, 2015

What's new in music?



"Skin and Bones"
Featured: Parmenter 5th Grade - Mrs. Lyons/Mrs. McMullen's Class
Every year I try to find new ways to explore the song, "Skin and Bones." In 5th grade, students finally know enough notes  to learn the song on the recorder! We decided to spice it up a little this year by adding a barred instrument accompaniment and some other percussion instruments. Families will get to see a polished version at the upcoming winter concert! Until then, enjoy our behind the scenes practice!

November Celebrity Singers!
I just love the personality in these pictures!
JFK 5th
JFK 3rd

JFK 4th


Parmenter 5th

Reminder! JFK 5th grade concert is Friday, December 11th at 9AM. All other concerts will be in January. Concert dates are posted on this blog on the right side of the page.

November Musician of the Month!
John Philip Sousa
Born: November 6, 1854

December Musician Hints: Born December 17, 1770 in Germany, one of the most influential musicians of his time, began to lose hearing in his 30s. Think "Ode to Joy!"