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Discovery and Genesis students began work on their first music writing project. Using Beethoven’s famous 4 note motif from his 5th Symphony and classroom instruments, students are creating their own 3 part song form compositions (ABA). Next week students will complete their rehearsals and perform their compositions in class. We will then begin to explore the music and traditions associated with winter, New Year and other holiday celebrations from around the world.

Just a ‘friendly’ reminder that both permission slips (Senior Holiday SongFest and GBS) are due on Monday, December 10th!

Both Red and White Chorus have rehearsals Monday and Tuesday of next week! Please make every effort to be ready to sing by 7:25 am. There will be last minute instructions for Tuesday evening as well as rehearsing all of the music with the accompanist!

The band did an outstanding job at the GBS homecoming, and we were fortunate enough to have Mr. Matt George come by and photograph the event. Click on the image above to see a gallery of some of the pictures. Thanks again Mr. Matt George!

Please invite your family and friends to our Winter Vocal & Orchestra Concert!

When: Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: West Gym ~ Springman Middle School

Concert Dress – Warm-ups at 6:30 pm

Please bring the following items for the after concert reception……

**All Items MUST be pre-packaged-NO home made treats please!**

6th Grade (Red Chorus & Orchestra)
Dairy ~
• Cheese Cubes/Slices/String
• Pudding Cups
• Gogurt
Grains ~
• Pretzels
• Crackers (Wheat thins, Triskets, Goldfish, Teddy Grahams)
• Rice Cakes
• Mini Rice Krispie Treats

7th Grade (White Chorus & Orchestra)
• Vegetable Trays (must have 2 vegetables represented)
• Fruit Trays (must have 2 fruits represented)

8th Grade Last Names A-L (White Chorus & Orchestra)
Beverages ~
• Lowfat Milk
• Water (non-flavored)
• 100% Juice drinks
8th Grade Last Names M-Z (White Chorus & Orchestra)
Utensils ~
• Plastic forks/spoons/knives
• Napkins
• Small paper plates

Band Update for Week of 12/3

Monday

• White Band and Beginning Band have rehearsal at 7:25 AM
• 7th and 8th graders have lessons today
• Clarinet and Flute Choir will rehearse from 3-4 PM

Tuesday

• ALL RED BAND and Percussion Team A will rehearse at 7:25 AM
• Genesis Team and Beginning Band have lessons today
• UMA will rehearse from 3-4 PM

Wednesday

• White Band will rehearse at 7:25 AM
• Discovery and Beginning Band have lessons today
• Jazz Band will rehearse from 3-4 PM

Thursday

• ALL RED BAND and Percussion Team B will rehearse at 7:25 AM
• 7th and 8th graders have lessons today

Friday

• White Band and Beginning Band will rehearse at 7:25 AM
• 7th and 8th graders have lessons today

During the next trimester Discovery and Genesis students will sing, create, compose, move, play instruments and listen to music. These first few days we have been singing and moving to some new songs. Next week we will begin our first group project. Students will compose a piece of music that is based on Beethoven’s 4 note motif from his 5th Symphony. Students will rehearse and perform their compositions for each other.

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