Musical Congratualtions!!!
5-8 Band Files
5th-8th Grade Teaching Music Remotely Files
5th-8th Grade Teaching Music Remotely Letter.docx
5th Grade Band Pacing Guide.pdf
6th Grade Band Pacing Guide.pdf
7th Grade Band Pacing Guide.pdf
8th Grade Band Pacing Guide.pdf
Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 Demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRs1DeECmr_XWqZ2h7KziaCNmoNoP6nx0
Snare Drum Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 Demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRs1DeECmr_XkpszFlUMuDqQlvHmzyVMY
Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 Demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtDcApLsfcE6PrvK6ObAzznshB3Qebdwz
Snare Drum Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 Demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtDcApLsfcE4yWpqo94RViXl2nrcG3iXB
MCS Choir Files
All mass related music and communications will be posted here to students here:
https://sites.google.com/manhattancatholicschools.org/mcsmassmusic/home
K-4 Music Files
2019-2020 Music Expectations and Information.docx
K-3 TEACHING MUSIC REMOTELY FILES
K-3 Teaching Music Remotely.docx
4TH GRADE TEACH MUSIC REMOTELY FILES
4th Grade Teaching Music Remotely.docx
Recorder Karate Book 1 Demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRs1DeECmr_W6NP86-I79FPpVCuja_sjM
Recorder Karate Book 2 Demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRs1DeECmr_XSmh15ZPBe5zS_cvGm_SO4
Music Events
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August 20, 2019, Tuesday, 5:00-7:00pm, MCS Music Room-Instrument Night
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Oct. 7, 2019-All-State Middle Level Choir Application & Fees Due (6th-8th)
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Nov. 3, 2019-All-State Elementary Choir Application & Fees Due (3rd-5th)
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Nov. 7, 2019-North Central District KMEA Middle Level Choir Application & Fees Due
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Nov. 7, 2019-North Central District KMEA Middle Level Band Application & Fees Due
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Dec. 10, 2019, 6:30-7:30pm, Luckey Gym-K-4thMusic Concert
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Dec. 12, 2019-North Central KMEA Elementary Honor Choir Application & Fees Due
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Dec. 17, 2019, 7:00-8:00pm, MCS Elementary Gym-5th-8thMusic Concert
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TBD-Manhattan Town Center Holiday Music Festival
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Jan. 18, 2020, Junction City-North Central KMEA Middle Level Honor Band & Choir Rehearsals & Concert
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Feb. 1, 2020, Saturday, Junction City-North Central KMEA Elementary Honor Choir Rehearsals & Concert
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Feb. 27, 2020, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS-All-State Elementary Choir Concert (3rd-5thGrade)
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Feb. 28, 2020, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS-All-State ML Honor Choir Concert
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TBA-Wamego Music Festival Application & Fees Due
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TBA-K-State Music Festival
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Apr. 10, 2020-KBA Middle Level Honor Band Nominations Due
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Apr. 28, 2020, Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm Luckey Gym-K-4thMusic Concert
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May 2, 2020 -Wamego Music Festival
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May 4, 2020, Monday, 7:00-8:00pm, MCS Elementary Gym-5th-8thMusic Concert
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May 6, 2020, Wednesday, 9:00am, Luckey Gym-Talent Show
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Jun. 14-18, 2020, Sun.-Thur., KSU-Kansas State Summer Music Camp
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Jul. 17, 2020-KBA Middle Level Honor Band Concert
General Reminders
- Students can sign-up private lessons for extra help, time to pass of Bingo Squares, etc. before or after school. 2 weeks of my availability are always posted.
- Students must be practicing AT LEAST 10 minutes a day for band/choir.
- Missing assignments can be turned in late for full credit before the end of the quarter.
- Poor grades on assignments and tests can be corrected for full credit before the end of the quarter.
- Grades are updated weekly on PowerSchool (typically)
- Students are notified if there are any issues with their grades weekly.
- Email is the best way to communicate with me.
- Please schedule a time to visit with me if needed as my before school and after school availability is usually filled with private lessons.
Musical Happenings
Music Resources
- Google search "metronome" and BOOM! No excuses!!!
- Learn those notes & fingers: http://www.musicracer.com
- Learn those rhythms: http://www.therhythmtrainer.com
- Blank staff paper: https://makingmusicfun.net/pdf/blanks/BlankStaffPaper.pdf
Music Classroom Needs/Wishes
- A new elementary curriculum
- A new set of timpani
- A percussion cabinet
- Financial donations for instrument repairs, music, and supplies