Sight-Singing!

We have been really working on our Solfege and rhythm the past few lessons. I tried a worksheet today to see if how well the 3rd - 5th grade could sight-sing. They did amazing! Ask you child if they could sing this piece to you.

What's with the "WAaa, WAaa"????

If your child is driving you insane with singing "Waaa, Waaa," I take full responsibility for it. The choir is learning songs with very high notes, so we have been working on this particular warm-up. Try it out yourself. You will feel the difference in singing almost immediately.

Chapel Specials: Mix Quartet and Girls Quintet

We had two chapel specials today in Elementary.

First up, we had the Mix Quartet - TJ Thompson (3rd Grade), Brianna Sloan (3rd Grade), Moey Hussin (2nd Grade), Melody Chung (2nd Grade). Their pianist was Dalene Apusen (Senior). I was shocked by their willingness to sing solos. These 2nd and 3rd graders have more courage than I'll ever have!

The second group, we had the Girls Quintet -- Brielle Rowe (4th Grade), Rosie Gong (4th Grade), Angela Librador (4th Grade), Haley Balina (5th Grade), and Monique Webster (5th Grade). They are the first group to sing in 2-part harmony in chapel. Also, Monique Webster played the piano while she sang. (I apologize for not getting a good shot of Brielle in this video.)

Chapel Special: Upper Elementary Girls Ensemble (Ashlyn Thompson as the Pianist)

The Upper Elementary Girls Ensemble sang today in chapel today. They were great! Believe it or not, the first time they practiced together was just a week ago. Also, Ashlyn Thompson was the pianist for this group. Ashlyn is in 7th Grade, and I am so thankful for her willingness to play for the group.

The Girls Ensemble from Left to Right:
Kaylee, Brooklynn, Kaitlyn, Meagan, Hannah, Noelle

Stay tuned for next week's special -- the 2nd and 3rd Grade Mix Quartet with Dalene Apusen at the piano.

Check out the video below.

Warming Up!

All the elementary classes have been working on vocal warm-ups during Voice Workshop on Mondays.  I recommended all my students to go home and practice the warm-ups we learned at school. Here are a few of the warm-ups we used in class. Ask you child if they can show you some vocal warm-ups.

Lois Myla's Piano Solo in Chapel

Today marked the first Elementary Chapel of the Year. There will be scheduled chapel specials every week, and I will do my best to capture all of them on video for all parents to see. 

Take a look at today's special -- Lois Myla. Lois is 6 years old and is in 2nd Grade. I'm so grateful to have her as my piano student and for her willingness to be the first special of the school year. Good job! 

Elementary Chapel Special Schedule

All parents are invited to attend Elementary Chapel on Wednesdays at 8:10-9:00am. Each week, various students will perform a music special. Please see below to find out when your child will be performing in September or October. 

Elementary Chapel Special Schedule

September

10 –    Lois Myla (piano solo)

17 –    Girls Ensemble 2 – Father, Lead Me (Pianist – Ashlyn Thompson)

24 –    Mix Quartet – My God is a Righteous God (Pianist – Dalene Apusen)

            Quintet – Praise Song (Pianist – Monique Webster)

October

8 –       Girls Ensemble 1 – I Love You, Lord (Pianist – Danielle Apusen)

15 –    K5 Mix (Lydia Myla)

            5th Grade Choir – How Can I Fear?

22 –    Brianna Sloan (Solo) & Nate Sloan (Accompanist)  - Here Am I, Lord

November

12 –    Recorders Choir – B-I-B-L-E 

           Instrumental Ensemble – At Calvary  

19 –    5^th grade Choir  - How Can I Fear?

26 –    Thanksgiving Specials

Kindergarten Mix

Aunika Goltiao

Isabella Calderson

Jadon Saftner

Jathan Gilreath

Laura Gong

Girls Voice Ensemble 1

Ashley Bridgman

Charity Ilan

Chloe Medi

Hannah Sandoval

Jacklynn Azzarello

Courtney Florendo

Kristine Strouf

Audrey Porro

Kaitlyn Kiser

Girls  Voice Ensemble 2

Brooklynn Azzarello

Hannah Kissell

Kaitlyn Strouf

Kaylee Godby

Meagan Moyer

Noelle Chung

Quintet 

Angela Libador

Brielle Rhoe

Haley Balina

Monique Webster

Rosie Gong

Mix Quartet

Brianna Sloan

Melody Chung

T.J. Thompson

Mo Hussin