Give Us More Music!

Tuesday afternoon Early Childhood and Lower Division student crowded into the gym for an interactive musical show by African Kuumba Dancers and Drummers. We all sang and danced as we learned about African traditions and music.

Wednesday and Thursday we welcomed two more chamber groups from USF. Students loved listening to the sweet sounds of Beethoven. After each performance students were "tested" on their musical knowledge. Both groups of musicians said they were impressed on the answers they received and would loved to come back and preform for such sophisticated audiences.

The Start of a Beautiful Week

Lower Division students and faculty were serenaded this morning at Town Meeting. Tati B., Angela C., Laura P., and Chelsea R. sang a lovely rendition of "I Feel Pretty" to the delight of all.

If you were walking around the Lower Division later in the day I'm sure you heard the soft sounds of a visiting chamber group from USF. Students were treated to private concerts and impressed the group with their insightful questions. Groups from USF will also visit campus on Wednesday and Thursday to share their music.

What is Chamber Music?

This week many 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders took a trolley through the streets of Vienna in search of the answer. Students learned about music, art, and even a little bit of German on their adventure. Thank you Ferdinand and Dr. Brahms, for our tour on the Ring Strasse!

Third Graders have a blast with Garage Band

The third graders explored instrument sounds and music genres in Garage Band. Each group will compose music to enhance their explorer movie. Students were able to gain an understanding of what style of music would help to convey the feel of their short film.


Wolfrath GB 1 from Valerie Díaz Leroy on Vimeo.

Untitled from Valerie Díaz Leroy on Vimeo.

Second Graders are Writing Again!

The Second graders are working in groups to compose music to a poem they learned in class. Students were challenged to write a singable melody on the xylophone using the "C" pentatonic scale. It was inspiring to see students working together and having so much fun creating.


Fred the Frog from Valerie Díaz Leroy on Vimeo.

2nd Graders to Sing at Town Meeting

Second graders will perform "Gong Xi" for Town Meeting on Monday, March 22nd. "Gong Xi" was sung for Grandparents and Special Friends in February. Your children are eager to share this song with you in both Chinese and English! We hope to see you at Town Meeting.

Subscribing to the Online Community Groups

Dear Parents,

The Lower School administration uses the Online Community to communicate with our families.  Dr. Bianco and Mrs. Weinman's letters and Lower Division reminders are posted on a Lower Division blog. This is the school administration's main form of communication, so EVERYONE should subscribe. In order to have access, you will need to subscribe to the Lower Division blog. 

Directions:
First log into the Online Community. After logging into the Online Community, go to Community > Groups > Lower Division Group from the green menu bar. First, click on the icon "Join Group." Next, scroll down the page and click on the Subscribe button. This will send you e-mail alerts whenever Dr. Biano and Mrs. Weinman write a new blog post.

You may contact Anna Baralt at acb@shorecrest.org if you have forgotten your login information. Please watch this two-minute tutorial that explains how to subscribe to a blog.

Thanks!

Ms. Díaz Leroy