What Are YOU Doing This Summer?

Well Bluffview Bears, we've been on summer break for a month now.  What have YOU been up to?  I am very excited that in the next month I will be taking a class about using SmartBoards in the Elementary Music Classroom at Central Connecticut State University.  This is an advanced level class, which I am particularly looking forward to because I have taken several introductory level classes already, and hope to learn new things about the SmartBoard that I've not seen before.  Plus it's rare to find a technology course that is specifically designed for elementary general music classrooms!

In August, I will be getting married!  So don't forget that when we come back to school, your music teacher will no longer be Ms. Hogan - because I will be Mrs. Daubney!  Enjoy the rest of your summer,  Bluffsview Bears!

Capriccio! Youth Choir - Auditions Happening Now!

If your child loves to sing and is looking for an outlet for that talent outside of school, please consider having them join the Capriccio! Youth Choir.  Capriccio! Vocal Ensemble is a Worthington-based community choir, directed by WKHS Vocal Music Teacher, Larry Griffin.  Many Worthington teachers and staff are part of the ensemble, including Ms. Hogan!  The Capriccio! Youth Choir is an extension of the adult group, and several current and former Bluffsview students have been members of the choir.  Placement auditions are happening right now for the 2012-2013 season.  For more information about Capriccio! Youth Choirs, Click Here.

Music Makers Party This Friday!

To close out the school year, we will have one last Music Makers meeting this Friday, May 18th and it will be a celebration!  We will have a few snacks and will watch the video of our daytime "Pirates!" performance.  Special thanks to Mrs. Kelly who volunteered to bake some cookies for us.  See all you Music Makers then!

Congratulations Music Makers!

Blimey!  The Music Makers show was amazing!  Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work.  I have received many compliments on your singing, acting, and overall enthusiasm...people have told me that they could really tell how much fun you were having during the performance.  Take a bow!

We will celebrate our year in Music Makers on Friday, May 18th during regular cub club time.  We will watch the video from our daytime performance and have some snacks.  Please don't forget to attend!

Music Makers - Last Minute Details!

A few last minute details for all Music Makers, in regards to our concert TOMORROW, May 3rd:

• Please PACK YOUR LUNCH tomorrow if you're in 4th or 5th grade as our rehearsal will likely run late and we will eat afterwards.
• Final Dress Rehearsal at 11:30 tomorrow in the GYM.
• Performance for Bluffsview students - tomorrow at 1:30pm.  You will be released from your classroom at 1:15pm to come to the MUSIC ROOM to get your costume accessories in order.
• Evening Performance - tomorrow at 7:00pm.  Please report to the MUSIC ROOM at 6:45pm to get your costume accessories in order.
• The foundation of your costume is your MUSIC MAKERS T-SHIRT and JEANS (or dark pants) rolled up to the knee.  Please wear tennis shoes or something similar - NO FLIP FLOPS!

I am proud of your progress and excited for your show tomorrow.  You're going to be great!

Congratulations Third Grade!

What an amazing performance, Third Grade!  Thank you for all your hard work.  I was blown away at how well you memorized all of your parts and worked together as a team to pull off a wonderful show.  Stand tall and be proud of your accomplishments!

3rd Grade Music Program - Coming Next Week!

Final details on the 3rd grade music program:
Date: Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Time: 1:30PM performance for the student body (visitors welcome)
         7:00PM performance for families and friends
Call Time: Students are asked to report to the MUSIC ROOM by 6:45PM.
Dress: Please have students wear nice dress clothes. No jeans, please, if possible. Students need to keep in mind that they must be able to dance in the shoes they wear, however. This is very important!


The students have been working very hard and are extremely excited to perform for you.  Don't miss these special performances!