Monday, September 30, 2019

Advice from 5th graders!

I love this tradition I started a few years back. I ask my fifth graders to write down advice for future music students. Here is the quote I always share...
Below are just some of their words of wisdom!:)

Advice from 5th Graders (2018-2019):

Always practice your recorder!

Practice, practice makes perfect but there is no such thing as perfect which is why you should practice no matter what anybody tells you.:)

Break down hard things into easy things.

Don’t be scared to try out for a solo because you might get it and if you don’t try out you will be mad that you didn’t.

It’s when you’re most nervous you’re most powerful.

Trying out for a solo is like picking up a new book. It may be hard or stressful but it is still worth it. Don’t be afraid of a solo. 

Always try new things.

Have fun while you’re in music! It makes it better than it already is!

Don’t worry what others think.

Do whatever music YOU want to do and believe in your dreams!:)

You might not be comfortable but Mrs. Mac helps you.

Don’t forget your music folder/recorder.

When you’re playing the recorder blow softly.

Focus and don’t goof around because you will regret it.

Use diction.

Work hard and you will always succeed. 

Keep trying even when things are hard for you.

Nothing is impossible. Try your best and you will eventually get it.

You won’t succeed unless you try.

Try your best and do not give up.

Be confident in your work. Try hard.

Just have fun and do your best. Do your job and you will succeed.

When people think it’s impossible, make it possible.

Nothing is impossible when you put your mind to it.

It’s okay for things to be hard, but Never give up! Recorder players - you can do this.

Friday, September 13, 2019

Save the dates!

All 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th families should have received a welcome back e-mail from me this week. If you did not receive an e-mail please check your junk mail. If you still can not find the e-mail please let me know at macmurraym@franklinps.net.

All important music dates are posted on my blog to the right of the page under important dates. Please note, some dates may not be listed because they are selected by classroom teachers. 


Newly added - 5th graders at JFK and Parmenter are invited to sing the National Anthem for the Providence Bruins game on Friday, January 17th (evening)