Ford Music News – Fifth Grade Dear Fifth Grade Parents,
We have had a great first semester at Ford Elementary! I feel so lucky to be the new music teacher!
Evening in the Garden – Tuesday, May 1
Every Ford student (including yours) will be performing during our annual “Evening in the Garden”. This year’s program is called: Children of the World and includes folk songs from around the world. Please mark your calendar now so that your student can be a part of this wonderful event.
Tuesday, May 1 from 5:30–7:30 (rain date – Thursday, May 3)
We have started to work on our recorder skills in music class. If your child is in need of a recorder the PTSA is still selling them for $7. Please encourage your child to practice at home. J Playing the recorder is a skill that must be practiced. Imagine if your child only read once every 6 days during music class – they wouldn’t be a very good reader. The same is true with recorders – excellent playing requires repetition.
Performing Arts Program
Thank you so much for your generous donations to the Cobb County Performing Arts Program. The Fifth Grade students were able to hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in December. In March, the Capitol City Opera will be at Ford presenting its version of “Hansel & Gretel” and in May the Lisa Chyn Dance Duo will present a program entitled: “China Through Dance”.
Transitioning to Middle School
Please discuss with your child which area of music they would like to focus on during middle school. All students will have the option of joining Band, Chorus or Orchestra. Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity. There is more information to come - sign-ups will take place in the Fall.
Ford Chorus
The Ford Chorus had a very successful Fall Semester! We will travel to GMEA’s Large Group Performance Evaluation on Thursday, February 16 to perform and receive ratings from 3 judges. The chorus will also participate in “Evening in the Garden”.
Orff Ensemble
The Ford Orff Ensemble (xylophones, glockenspiels, drums, recorders, etc.) will meet during March and April on Wednesday mornings from 7:15-7:50. This ensemble is open to all 4th and 5th graders. Look for information to come home soon if your child is interested in joining. You may also check my blog, fordmustangmusic.blogspot.com, for more information.
Please email me (craig.hurley@cobbk12.org) if you have any questions or if you would like to observe a music class.
Sincerely,
Mr. Hurley
craig.hurley@cobbk12.org
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