June 11, 2009
Recorder fingerings
Do you want to practice your recorder fingerings with me? Please watch this video and play along!
May 18, 2009
Blackwell Bulldog Chorus
The Blackwell Bulldog Chorus is an auditioned group of students from Grades 4 & 5 who meet after school once a week to prepare music for performances at school and in the community. Auditions will be held in late August, Chorus rehearsals start in late September and end in March. Performances include videotaping Patriotic songs for the Blackwell Morning News, singing for the school and PTA in early December, singing at the Canton Road Business Association Luncheon in December, singing at the Atherton Place Senior Living Center in December, singing at Choral Festival in February, and singing for the school and PTA in March.
Students accepted into the Chorus must be willing to attend all rehearsals & concerts and be able to memorize all the music. They must have a great work ethic, have the recommendation of their classroom teacher, and be willing to cooperate with the Chorus team.
Grade 5 Chorus members will be able to audition for the GMEA Elementary Honors Chorus which is normally held in October as well as a very special December concert at the Cobb Energy Center featuring the group, "Banks & Shane".
Summer Music Camps
These are a few of the summer music camps available in our area this summer:
Georgia Youth Camp at First Presbyterian Church of Marietta (on Church Street at the North Loop). June 1-5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a concert on Friday night, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $99. Audition information at www/YouthChoirCamp.org or call 770-313-0128.
Northside Young Singers will have a Singing & Ringing Music Camp at St. Andrew United Methodist Church (across Canton Rd from Blackwell). Dates are July 20 to 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a concert on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $110 (includes a camp t-shirt). Different groups are available for children in grades 2 to 12. Contact LFowler@FestivalSingers.org or www.FestivalSingers.org.
Camp Gold Dust is again being offered by Sprayberry High School's Award-Winning Gold Company Show Choir for all "incoming" 1st -9th graders. It will be held from July 27 to 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with a performance on Friday, July 31 at 12 noon. Cost: $85 (includes camp t-shirt). For more information and an application, please contact Jill or Adam Dodson at dldodson@mindspring.com.
February 05, 2009
How to Contact Mrs. Donn
Hi,If you would like to contact Mrs. Donn, please send an e-mail to phyllis.donn@cobbk12.org. This is definitely the fastest way since the e-mail account is checked several times each day. You can also leave a voice mail using the school's number (678-494-7600), but I don't always get a chance to check for phone messages. Please remember that we don't have phones in our classrooms.Thanks!
January 30, 2009
Interactive Music Sites
Students at Blackwell have been introduced to the following sites. They are full of fun and educational activities. Enjoy! www.sfskids.org (The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra's kid friendly interactive site.) www.dsokids.com (The Dallas Symphony Orchestras kid friendly interactive site.) www.nyphilkids.org (The New York Philharmonic Symphony's kid friendly interactive site.) www.animusic.com (You can view video clips from the students favorite "robot music" DVD) www.GroovyMusic.com (We have just started using this software and there is information about it at this site.)www.MusicK8Kids.com (The source for most of our performance and really fun songs as well as the recorder music that we use.)
September 10, 2008
Grade 3 March Program
Mark your calendars now!
The students of Grade 3 will be performing on Thursday, March 5! We will perform for the school in 2 assemblies in the morning (8:15 and 9:15) and then for the PTA in the evening (arrive by 6:15). The evening PTA meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please show your support and plan to attend at least one performance with your child.
Students will need to wear a white shirt, black pants, black socks, and black shoes. Please be aware that standing in a group while performing can make you get very warm. So for your shirt, please choose light fabrics or short-sleeved polo shirts.
This is going to be a great performance experience for all!
September 06, 2008
Live Music In Cobb County
Cobb county has a wealth of opportunities for live concerts and events. Please visit these websites to view concert schedules.
Cobb county's very own symphony orchestra - www.cobbsymphony.org
Atlanta's symphony orchestra - www.atlantasymphony.org
Cobb county's new center for the performing arts - www.cobbenergycentre.com
Opera at it's best - www.atlantaopera.org
Musical theater at the Strand theater on the square in Marietta - www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
Various musical venues at Kennesaw State University - www.kennesaw.edu
August 18, 2008
Lessons anyone?
Dear Parents and Students,
If you are interested in taking instrument lessons, here is a list of teachers and studios near Blackwell.
Jennings Music ~ 770-425-2560 ~ www.jenningsmusic.com
2511 Canton Road
Whipkey’s Music ~ 770-422-8704 ~ www.whipkeys.com
2949 Canton Road
Silva Piano Studios – Dr. Fancisco Silva, DMA & Mireille Silva, MM
www.silvapiano.com ~ silvafm@silvapiano.com ~ 770-565-7177
1518 Blackwell Road
Piano Lessons ~ Mrs. Sherry McCarver ~ 770-924-7327 ~ stamcc@bellsouth.net
July 26, 2008
Recorder Information
August 2008
Welcome to the new school year!
For a fun way to learn to read and play music, we use soprano recorders in Grades 4 and 5. To follow good health policies, we ask that each child have their own recorder. To make it easy on parents, recorders may be purchased through the Blackwell PTA for $7.00. Optional cloth cases are available for $1.00. Students may purchase their recorder in the Music room any morning or at the PTA sales counter on Tuesday or Friday mornings. Checks should be made out to Blackwell PTA.
Students in Grades 4 & 5 need to bring their recorder, a pencil, and their music folder to every Music class. And, please remember to practice at home at least 3 times a week. Also, remember to use your left hand on the top of the recorder! This is very important!
You may want to practice our recorder music with the band by visiting www.MusicK8kids.com and typing in the name of the song in the search window. Follow your printed music and play along. It's fun!
