♫ Music Makers had a wonderful time spreading some holiday cheer by singing for the residents of Trillium Place in December. Many of the residents stopped to personally thank me for your wonderful performance. Thank you to these students who are not only committed to music, but to service as well. I thought you sang beautifully and represented Bluffsview very well in our community. Our next performance will be our spring show in May, which the students have already started to learn.
♫ Third Grade will be performing an environmentally friendly “green” themed music program on April 20th, 2011 in conjunction with Earth Day. The title of the program is, “It’s Easy Being Green.” Stay tuned for more information about this upcoming performance.
♫ Elementary Honors Choir is set to begin in February. I am pleased that Bluffsview will be represented by seven students (five 5th graders and two 6th graders) this year. Congratulations to Ava Burson, Morgan Schutte, David Scott, Ian Tavenner, Kristen Wood, Jane Kundu, and Sarah Napoli. See Ms. Hogan if you need a reminder about rehearsals. They will perform their concert on Monday, February 28th at 7:00 PM at Kilbourne Middle School. Please consider attending and showing them your support!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Veterans Day Assembly
The annual Bluffsview Veterans Day Assembly will be held on Thursday, November 11th at 9:30 in the morning in the gymnasium. Parents and Veterans are welcome to attend. Any visitors should arrive with ample time to check into the office prior to heading in to the gym. The Bluffsview Music Makers and the Bluffsview Drama Club will be performing as part of the assembly.
Music Makers should wear their tee shirts and black pants or skirts with nice shoes. Drama Club members should wear red, white, and blue (unless the are also a member of Music Makers).
Music Makers should wear their tee shirts and black pants or skirts with nice shoes. Drama Club members should wear red, white, and blue (unless the are also a member of Music Makers).
Monday, October 11, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Learning Recorder
Would you believe that the recorder is an instrument that has been around since Medieval times? That was nearly 1500 years ago! And yet, through it's transformation from integral melodic instrument of the orchestra to beginning children's music instrument, the recorder is still relevant today.
Fourth grade students will begin to learn to play the recorder this year. Fifth and Sixth grade students will continue and grow upon their skills developed in past years. The recorder is an excellent instrument for the elementary music classroom because of it's ease in portibility as well as use. Anyone can learn to play the recorder!
Playing the recorder this year will not only help students become better music readers, but also more intelligent musicians all around. Students have to read rhythms and pitches while controlling their breath and fine motor skills in their fingers all while creating beautiful music. Success in learning to play the recorder is a wonderful boost to the self esteem of any child, even if he/she has taken private music lessons for years.
For students without private lesson experience, playing the recorder offers the opportunity for individual intervention in the development of their skills. By learning to play a solo, students are able to critically judge their own performance and receive individual attention from me.
Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade have the opportunity to purchase a recorder of their own for $5.00 . I will continue to take orders through the end of September. The recorders come from Peripole Bergeralut and are an excellent quality instrument designed with students in mind. Please send cash or checks (made payable to Bluffsview PTA) to Mrs. Hogan by September 29th, 2010.
I strongly recommend the purchase of a recorder for your child. This will be an instrument that he/she will continue to use for the rest of their time with me in music at Bluffsview Elementary. Having an instrument of their own means that your child will be able to practice at home and increase their skills even more. Please consider this small investment in your child's musical future.
Fourth grade students will begin to learn to play the recorder this year. Fifth and Sixth grade students will continue and grow upon their skills developed in past years. The recorder is an excellent instrument for the elementary music classroom because of it's ease in portibility as well as use. Anyone can learn to play the recorder!
Playing the recorder this year will not only help students become better music readers, but also more intelligent musicians all around. Students have to read rhythms and pitches while controlling their breath and fine motor skills in their fingers all while creating beautiful music. Success in learning to play the recorder is a wonderful boost to the self esteem of any child, even if he/she has taken private music lessons for years.
For students without private lesson experience, playing the recorder offers the opportunity for individual intervention in the development of their skills. By learning to play a solo, students are able to critically judge their own performance and receive individual attention from me.
Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade have the opportunity to purchase a recorder of their own for $5.00 . I will continue to take orders through the end of September. The recorders come from Peripole Bergeralut and are an excellent quality instrument designed with students in mind. Please send cash or checks (made payable to Bluffsview PTA) to Mrs. Hogan by September 29th, 2010.
I strongly recommend the purchase of a recorder for your child. This will be an instrument that he/she will continue to use for the rest of their time with me in music at Bluffsview Elementary. Having an instrument of their own means that your child will be able to practice at home and increase their skills even more. Please consider this small investment in your child's musical future.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Encouraging a Musical Child
So many times I am asked, "My child wants to take _______ lessons (insert instrument here...voice, piano, guitar, etc). Do you know any local teachers to recommend?"
I am always thrilled with these questions because I appreciate parents who want to encourage and foster musical growth in their children. I always refer parents to a few places, and want to share that same information here with you today.
Colonial Music in Worthington is a great place to start for a wide variety of musical needs. They have a running list of music teachers offering lessons in brass, woodwind, string, and percussion instruments as well as piano, guitar, and voice. They also offer instrument rentals and repairs, as well as a wide variety of methods books and sheet music. Their contact information is:
5598 North High St.
Worthington, OH
(614) 880-1000
www.musicarts.com
If you're soley looking for piano lessons, you may want to check out The Conservatory of Piano in Worthington:
60 Old West Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 436-6076
www.conservatoryofpiano.com
I hope that you find this information useful!
I am always thrilled with these questions because I appreciate parents who want to encourage and foster musical growth in their children. I always refer parents to a few places, and want to share that same information here with you today.
Colonial Music in Worthington is a great place to start for a wide variety of musical needs. They have a running list of music teachers offering lessons in brass, woodwind, string, and percussion instruments as well as piano, guitar, and voice. They also offer instrument rentals and repairs, as well as a wide variety of methods books and sheet music. Their contact information is:
5598 North High St.
Worthington, OH
(614) 880-1000
www.musicarts.com
If you're soley looking for piano lessons, you may want to check out The Conservatory of Piano in Worthington:
60 Old West Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, Ohio 43085
(614) 436-6076
www.conservatoryofpiano.com
I hope that you find this information useful!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Welcome Back to School!
As hard as it may be to believe, summer is nearly over and it is time once again to return to school. I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing summer and is refreshed and ready to start a new year. I am looking forward to seeing all 440 of your smiling faces next week!
Please check back here frequently throughout the school year to find out important information regarding various aspects of the music department at Bluffsview. I will be regularly updating this blog with details about ordering recorders, joining Music Makers, assemblies, performance dates and times, and even samples of work going on in the music room.
Don't forget to try out some of the links to the right! These are wonderful music sites for the whole family. They include fun games as well as opportunities to learn more about music.
So stay "in tune" with the "beat" of the Bluffsview Music Room and visit this blog frequently! And I will see you next week!
~Mrs. Hogan
Please check back here frequently throughout the school year to find out important information regarding various aspects of the music department at Bluffsview. I will be regularly updating this blog with details about ordering recorders, joining Music Makers, assemblies, performance dates and times, and even samples of work going on in the music room.
Don't forget to try out some of the links to the right! These are wonderful music sites for the whole family. They include fun games as well as opportunities to learn more about music.
So stay "in tune" with the "beat" of the Bluffsview Music Room and visit this blog frequently! And I will see you next week!
~Mrs. Hogan
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Summer Music Camps and Local Children's Choirs
Some wonderful opportunities for camps this summer as well as children’s choirs around town have come across my desk. Here are some details if you are looking for a musical activity for your child:
“Arts Have Heart” summer camp at Otterbein College, July 19th – 23rd
-day camp for children, grades 2-5
-art and music classes daily from 9AM – Noon
-all classes in the A/C Batelle Fine Arts Center
-reading music, singing, playing instruments, movement activities
-art projects about shape, line, balance, form, and more
-Instructors: Amy Chivington and Gretchen Cochran
-Call 614-823-1110 or email achivington@otterbein for information
“Broadway2LA” Acting Camps for Teen and Kids
-3 different weeks for Teens (13-18): June 14-18, July 12-16, August 2-6
-3 different weeks for Kids (6-12): June 21-25, July 19-23, August 9-13
-Kids broken up into age groups of 6-9 and 10-12
-Location: the Historic Ohio Theatre, 39 East State Street
-Camps run from 9AM – 3PM
-learn the basics of acting in theatre, film, television, and commercials
-Instructors: Chad J. Willett, Andy Falter, Ray Conrad
-Contact the Broadway2LA Acting Studio for information and registration:
614-572-9005 info@broadway2LA.com Broadway2LA website
Columbus International Children’s Choir
-now enrolling new members ages 4-18
-choir season is from September to May
-rehearsals on Saturdays at North Congregational United Church of Christ
-For more information: 614-789-9392 or www.cmaacademy.org
Con Brio! Children’s Choir
-placement interviews being scheduled on Thursdays in May and June, with additional interviews scheduled as needed
-Worthington community based children’s and youth choral program for singers age 4-17
-concert season is September through May
-rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at Slate Hill Elementary
-Worthington Music Educators are among the staff:
Emily DePaul Gil (Slate Hill); Lori Gustina (Worthington Hills)
-Contact: 614-315-6312 or www.conbrio.cc
Here’s hoping you have a musical summer! Enjoy!
“Arts Have Heart” summer camp at Otterbein College, July 19th – 23rd
-day camp for children, grades 2-5
-art and music classes daily from 9AM – Noon
-all classes in the A/C Batelle Fine Arts Center
-reading music, singing, playing instruments, movement activities
-art projects about shape, line, balance, form, and more
-Instructors: Amy Chivington and Gretchen Cochran
-Call 614-823-1110 or email achivington@otterbein for information
“Broadway2LA” Acting Camps for Teen and Kids
-3 different weeks for Teens (13-18): June 14-18, July 12-16, August 2-6
-3 different weeks for Kids (6-12): June 21-25, July 19-23, August 9-13
-Kids broken up into age groups of 6-9 and 10-12
-Location: the Historic Ohio Theatre, 39 East State Street
-Camps run from 9AM – 3PM
-learn the basics of acting in theatre, film, television, and commercials
-Instructors: Chad J. Willett, Andy Falter, Ray Conrad
-Contact the Broadway2LA Acting Studio for information and registration:
614-572-9005 info@broadway2LA.com Broadway2LA website
Columbus International Children’s Choir
-now enrolling new members ages 4-18
-choir season is from September to May
-rehearsals on Saturdays at North Congregational United Church of Christ
-For more information: 614-789-9392 or www.cmaacademy.org
Con Brio! Children’s Choir
-placement interviews being scheduled on Thursdays in May and June, with additional interviews scheduled as needed
-Worthington community based children’s and youth choral program for singers age 4-17
-concert season is September through May
-rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at Slate Hill Elementary
-Worthington Music Educators are among the staff:
Emily DePaul Gil (Slate Hill); Lori Gustina (Worthington Hills)
-Contact: 614-315-6312 or www.conbrio.cc
Here’s hoping you have a musical summer! Enjoy!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)