What's Up In The Music Room?!

We are so grateful to the families who have sent in tissues! We will have happy noses throughout the fall...

Speaking of fall, we hope that you are enjoying the beautiful weather? It's finally fall! We can now sing some of our favorite fall songs like "Apple On A Stick" and "Orange and Yellow and Red." Ask your children to sing their favorite song from music class. Don't be surprised if they hum you a smidgeon of Haydn's Symphony No. 94! We are listening to it with our new friend, Little Luigi. Luigi is a conductor's baton with attitude.  He'll be hanging around the music room this year and helping us to focus on some really cool musical selections. We will keep you posted on the blog!

Mr. Treble Clef is still on vacation. He's leaving us little notes and things so that we can continue his story throughout the year. Right now, he's asked Mrs. Demarky Anderson and I to review musical dynamics. See if your child can fill you in on dynamics!

In Fourth Grade Music News, the choruses are sounding FANTASTIC! We are getting so excited for our concerts in November. Prepare to be amazed! (Concerts are on November 20th and 21st - 4th Grade Chorus Concert Dates and Information.)

The Fourth Grade recorder slips are due back in the Music Room by September 30th. The date is approaching quickly. Please let Mrs. DeBlois know if you need another paper. I have extras in the Music Room or you can print out the post below this one!!! Here's the link...Recorder Letter and Form.

We're looking forward to the Harvest Hoedown this year. It will be held this year on October 31st in the gymnasium. Can't wait to see all the happy Floral faces that day!

Happy Fall, y'all!!

Fourth Grade Recorder Program

September 16, 2013

Dear Fourth Grade Parents and Caregivers,

This year, fourth graders at Floral Street School will be studying the recorder as part of their music curriculum. This program has, in the past, been very successful in the Shrewsbury Public Schools and we are looking forward to another very fun and musical year ahead!

The recorder is a wind instrument that looks and sounds like an early flute. It is made of wood or plastic and played very much like a clarinet.

Each week a portion of your child’s general music class at school will be dedicated to learning the recorder.  We are asking that all children participate in this program at an individual cost of $7.00.  This way the students will have their own personal recorder, which they can take home to practice and keep at the end of the year.

We realize the cost of the program may be prohibitive for some families.  We would ask that you contact Mrs. DeBlois, Ms. Day or Mrs. McCubrey if this is a concern. 

If there are students that already own a recorder, it may be used for this program. Sheet music will be provided to each fourth grade student.

We would like to begin this program in October.  In order to do this, we are asking that you return the bottom portion of this letter with your payment, if applicable, to the music room by Monday, September 30, 2013.  Please make any checks payable to Floral Street School. 

Thank you so much for your support.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. DeBlois at Floral Street School (508-841-8300 ext. 4932) or by e-mail at tdeblois@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Tracy DeBlois

Music Specialist

Floral Street School

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Name of Student:______________________________ClassroomTeacher:__________________

__  We are purchasing a recorder for $7.00

__  We already own a recorder                                    

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________

Please send this form and money/check (made out to FLORAL STREET SCHOOL) if applicable,  back to the music room by Monday, Sept. 30, 2013.

Fourth Grade Instrumental Lessons at the Middle School!

This Thursday, the 5th of September, we will have a very special guest in the Music Room. Our new Instrumental Music Program Coordinator, Ms. Meg Dagon, will be visiting the fourth graders to tell them about the optional instrumental music program that they are invited to take part in. Here is the link that will take you right to the information page that the students and families will be receiving: Fourth Grade Strings Information If you have any questions, please post here or email me at tdeblois@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us. You can reach Ms. Dagon directly at mdagon@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us, as well.

Looking forward to a musical fall!
Mrs. DeBlois
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p.s., Remember the "moment" we had together with Ms. Dagon - if you can't get to the web site, check to be sure that SHREWSBURY is spelled correctly!!!