5th Grade Choir Night!

Choir Night!

5^th Grade Parents                                                                       November 27, 2013

This letter is to inform you of an opportunity for all 5^th graders to explore their options of singing in the choir next year at the middle school.  The William Byrd Middle and High School choir students are inviting all 5^th graders to join them in singing the national anthem at a middle school boys’ basketball game on Thursday, December 19^th.

5^th graders will ride their bus all the way to the middle school after school and be greeted by Mr. Matt Bartley, the choir director, some elementary music teachers, and a host of students currently in choir at WBHS and WBMS.  They will have an opportunity to participate in some fun activities, enjoy a free pizza party and be a part of a large chorus singing at the basketball game.

Giving permission is as simple as signing the form below and being at the middle school at 6:00pm on the 19^th to pick up your child.  If your child does not ride a bus to school they may ride over on one of the busses with a friend who is also going to the event.  All bus drivers will be given a copy of this letter and a list of students who are riding to the middle school.  Students will also be given a Roanoke County field trip form to bring to the event with them.

Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions.  I look forward to seeing your child participate in this fun event, which will give him/her a chance to see a little of what the choir program is about.

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My child,                                                      , has permission to participate in choir night at William Byrd Middle School on December 19, 2013.  I understand I need to be at the middle school at 6:00 pm to pick up my child.

                                                                                                   

Parent’s signature                                           Child’s Bus #

Please return the bottom part of this form to your music teacher by Thursday, December 12.

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Hollins University White Gift Service

To the Parents of young singers at Horn Elementary:

Each holiday season, Hollins University presents its annual White Gift Service. This is an evening of lessons, carols, and choral music for the whole family – complete with choirs, brass quintet, organ, and bells.

This year, I would love for you to join us in song!  You are warmly invited to sing with the Hollins University Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Roanoke Chamber Brass, and student instrumentalists for one very fun and musical evening.

My goal this year is to invite children and families from around the city – from area schools, churches, and musical groups – to participate in one large group number, showcasing the community spirit and holiday cheer present across Roanoke Valley. I would be so pleased for your child (or children) to take part. The commitment would only be for three brief rehearsals – two short ones with just the children, and one slightly longer one where we would add in the college students.

If you and your child are interested, please send me an email at FOUTSSL@Hollins.edu, or call 540-362-6541.

I look forward to a wonderful experience, sharing holiday joy across the Hollins and Roanoke community.

Thank you for your interest!

--Shelbie Wahl-Fouts

Dr. Shelbie Wahl-Fouts

Director of Choral Activities, Hollins University

Children’s Choir rehearsals & performance for White Gift

Sunday, November 24.                  4-4:30pm             rehearsal

Wednesday, December 4.           7-7:30pm             rehearsal

Saturday, December 7.                  2:50 arrive, 3pm rehearsal. Done by 4pm at latest.

Sunday, December 8.                     6:30 arrive. 7:30 concert.

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Dr. Shelbie L. Wahl-Fouts
Director of Choral Activities

Assistant Professor of Music
Hollins University

Roanoke, VA

(540) 362-6541
FoutsSL@Hollins.edu

Virginia ACDA Board of Directors, Newsletter Editor

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4th and 5th Grade String Program

Dear Parent,

  Roanoke County schools, in partnership with the Roanoke Symphony, are please to be offering our after school violin class for 4^th and 5^th graders. We are also continuing with our experienced player from previous years. I am excited to announce that our new teacher this year is Nicole Paglialonga. Mrs. Paglialonga comes to us from Florida where she was involved professionally as a violinist and instructor.

We will be offering this after school strings class at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology.  We are planning on offering beginning violin classes as well as continuing with intermediate classes. The classes will be held on Fridays this year and will be scheduled as follows:

 Friday 3:00-4:00 pm beginner violin

Friday: 4:00-5:00 pm 2nd year players

Friday 5:00-6:00 Intermediate players 3rd and 4^th year players

There is no fee for the class instruction.  However, students and parents will be responsible for securing their own instruments, music books, and transportation to and from the classes.    The method book that will be used for the class is “All for Strings” published by Shar music.  This book can be ordered on line at http://www.sharmusic.com/ or at local music stores.  Students should have their book and violin by their first class.  These classes will meet every Friday for the remainder of the school year with the exception of holidays.  You will receive a schedule.

We are planning an informational meeting, at 7:00 pm, October 14 at the Burton Center for Arts and Technology for all interested students and their parents.  Please plan on attending this meeting if you wish for your child to participate.   At this meeting you will get the chance to ask any questions that you may have. We will also address how to fit and secure a violin for your child.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Or send an email

Sincerely,

Barry S. Tucker                                                  

 Coordinator of Music/ Performing Arts

 Roanoke County Schools

 562-3900 x10253

 btucker@rcs.k12.va.us

String Orientation Letter

Thank You!

Our 4th graders did a wonderful job yesterday!!  The two daytime and one nighttime performances were all fabulous!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our 4th graders and our school at our first Back to School Sock Hop!

Remember DVDs are on sale starting today for $8.  All profits go toward our schools music program.

A Night at the Library

This Tuesday is our school wide Back to School Sock-Hop!!  We hope everyone can come and enjoy the fourth graders show off their dance moves in the gym and join us afterwards in the cafeteria for a school wide Back to School Dance!


We are also getting ready for the third grade performance of A Night at the Library on 10/8/13!  The third graders will be performing 3 stories with reading, singing, acting, and instrument playing.  Also that evening come and enjoy the BookFair, a visit from the Roanoke County Public Library, and a gaming truck!


What wonderful and fun PTA events we have this year!  I hope everyone can come and enjoy these great performances and events!

School Wide Sock-Hop 9/24/2013 at 6:30 P.M.

It's been a great start to the school year!  Fourth grade has been practicing their dance moves for the upcoming Sock-Hop!  

Remember, fourth grade is being featured at the school dance, but everyone is invited to participate in our school Sock-Hop after fourth grade has performed!   

Fourth Grade students - check out the tab at the top of this page for links to your dance instructional videos!

Let's get moving everyone!

Welcome

Welcome to the new blog for Mrs. Walsh's Music class!

I'm looking forward to another wonderful year!