5th Grade Song Writing Contest!

As we spoke about during your music classes, we are having a SONG WRITING CONTEST!  Use the rules I gave you to help you create an amazing winter themed variation of our old friend "Hayride." 

Some 5th graders told me that it would be helpful to not just have the lyrics of "Hayride" (which are on the contest rules sheet too) but to also have access to the melody.  Here are two videos: the first is Part 1 of "Hayride," the second video is part 2.  I hope they are helpful as you create your winter variations!

I am so excited to read and sing your variations.  Please have your songs to me by October 14, 2014 so there is time to choose the winning variation as well as teach the winning song to the 5th grade chorus to perform at the Winter Concert!

"Hayride"  Part 1

 

"Hayride" Part 2

4th and 5th Grade Chorus for this School Year

Welcome back to a brand new year at East Hills School!   I am so excited to be soon beginning our chorus rehearsal with 4th and 5th graders.   If you are interested in singing in chorus this year please fill out and return the bottom portion of the letter that your classroom teacher will (or has!) given you.  This will ensure that I have enough copies of the music for all interested students.

5th Grade Chorus will meet on Wednesday mornings beginning Wednesday, September 24.
4th Grade Chorus will meet on Thursday mornings beginning Thursday, October 2.  

All rehearsals begin at 8:10 AM.  Drop off is at the cafeteria door.  The doors will open at 8:05.

If you need to take the bus to our chorus rehearsal please call transportation at 801-5190 for information.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year of making music!

3rd Graders: Here are some videos and a link for you!

"Me and My Cello" The Piano Guys

One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" performed by The Piano Guys

Here is a link to the instrument app called Children's Classics.  If you want to watch a hippo play the clarinet from the comfort of your own home click HERE for information!

Friendship Club!

Here's a recording of your awesome Friendship Bench song!!!!

Ms. Guriel's Class is ON TOP OF THE WORLD!

Inspired by Imagine Dragon's song On Top of the World Ms. Guriel's class created sidewalk chalk art.  Here are some examples:

3rd Grade- Au Claire de la Lune

Thank you for the suggestion Lauren and Melanie!  :)

2nd Graders: "A Long Way Home" by Tom Chapin