What happens in music classes beyond music learning:
Talking about pre-performance jitters... they understand and manage their own emotions.
Guiding through feelings of disappointment when a performance or playing test doesn’t go as well as they expected...they to develop coping skills, perseverance, and grit.
Being gracious when they experience success...they learn humility, while reinforcing empathy for others who may not have done as well.
Studying, discussing, and performing music from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and influences...they are shown how to celebrate and appreciate diversity.
The rehearsal room is a safe place to make mistakes...students learn to take on new challenges without fear.
Preparing for performances...students learn how to set and work toward goals, see a task all the way through, and to understand that the best rewards are rarely instantaneous, but come as a result of dedication, focus, and sustained effort. They learn that the process is just as important as the product!
Studying music is more than just learning to play an instrument or sing. The group dynamic and the social and emotional skills that students develop in the classroom are just as important. As you marvel at your child’s musical growth, notice other ways in which they are growing too!
Looking Ahead
11/29 - 7th/8th gr. after school rehearsal 2:15-3:10, MS 218
11/30 - Tri-M meeting after school
12/2 - HS Strolling Strings perform for Superintendent's Roundtable Breakfast (during school day)
12/2 - HS Strolling Strings perform for Woodstown Candlelight Tour, First Baptist church in Woodstown, 6:00pm-7:00pm.
12/6 NHS Inductions practice (School day)
12/7 - HS Strolling Strings NHS Inductions performance
12/7 - 7th/8th gr. after school rehearsal 2:15-3:10, MS 218
12/12 - 7th/8th gr. after school rehearsal 2:15-3:10, MS 218
12/13 - MS Orchestra Concert
12/14 - Tri-M meeting after school
12/14 - MS Choir Concert
12/15 - HS Orchestra concert
12/20 - MS Band concert
12/21 - HS Band & Choir concert
12/23-12/30 - No school
PMHS Orchestra
Our concert is quickly approaching on Thursday, December 14th! We are rehearsing in the auditorium to work on performing in the new space and rehearse with the percussionists.
Concert Dress: Black dressy top, black pants, socks, & shoes
Strolling Strings: In November, the group performed at a Seniors Luncheon at Sharptown Church. December performances include: Superintendent's Roundtable Breakfast, Woodstown Candlelight Tour, NHS Inductions, and for the Pennsville Women's Club.
Pennsville MS Orchestras
6th grade: The group has been working towards their first performance as middle schoolers. We will be traveling to the HS auditorium to get acclimated to the performing space. They have an after school rehearsal in room 218 on 12/12.
Concert Dress: Black dressy top, black pants, socks, & shoes
7th & 8th grade: Students had their first after school rehearsal on November 17th. The students got to meet each other and work towards performing as an ensemble. The other rehearsals are 11/29, 12/7, and 12/12.
Concert Dress: Black dressy top, black pants, socks, & shoes
Small group lessons: Students are encouraged to write reminders or program a note on their google calendar for their weekly lessons. Perfect lesson attendance for MP1: These students attended all their lessons during MP1 or were excused for assessment or absence:
8th gr: Isaiah, Juan
7th gr: Kevin, Hope
6th gr: Addy, Faith, Noah, Mya, Bella, Makayla, Skylar, Kristion, Taylor
Congratulations!
Composer/Musician Birthdays
5 - Little Richard
6 - Dave Brubeck
8 - Nicki Minaj
9 - Joshua Bell
16 - Ludwig van Beethoven
18 - Christina Aguilera
29 - Pablo Callas
30 - Patti Smith
31 - John Denver