MUSIC CLASS

Mrs. Blanche Marie Lewis

2010 - 2011 - Quarter 1: August 16th - October 15th

The study and understanding of music is both educational and enriching. Many studies have been completed showing the positive value of music study on the development of the brain. At Holy Cross Lutheran Academy, we offer Music Classes to all students, Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Elementary Grades – God Made Music! For the 1st quarter, the Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade music classes will be involved in learning how music works. We will explore rhythms and movement and focus on learning how music is produced and notated. This will include learning note values and pitch names while working with folk songs, hymns and children’s songs.

3rd & 4th grade music classes will incorporate the use of soprano recorders during their music classes. There is a $7 fee to cover the cost of the recorder & music due for every 3rd & 4th grade student. Students will need to bring their recorders to class every week. The Music Class Participation Agreement explains what is expected of the students and how grades are determined. It will need to be signed by the student and their parent and returned to class by the 2nd week of classes. A copy of the agreement will be handed out in class or can be downloaded from this site.

Music Participation Form (21 KB)

Elementary Chorus – Auditions for this year’s Chorus will be held August 31st starting at 2:00 pm. Audition forms may be picked up at Open House or downloaded from this site. A fee of $15 to cover materials, music & performance shirt is due September 14th for all Choristers. Weekly rehearsals will be held on Tuesday afternoons in the Music Room as follows:

Chorus I – 1st & 2nd grades – 2:00-2:30
Chorus II – 3rd & 4th grades – 2:35-3:05

Chorus Interest Form 2010 (121 KB)

Middle School – Creating music is an exciting experience! Middle School students will be able to participate in Music Classes two days a week this year. The 1st day will be focused on learning the theory behind how music is made and notated. The 2nd day will be focused on how to perform music. For the 1st quarter, the middle school music classes will explore different ways of making music using their voices, hand chimes, and percussion instruments. The Music Class Participation Agreement explains what is expected of the students and how grades are determined. It will need to be signed by the student and their parent and returned to class by the 2nd week of classes. A copy of the agreement will be handed out in class or can be downloaded from this site.

Music Participation Form (21 KB)

Music Elective – Each quarter, a different Music Ensemble will be offered. Download Music Questionnaire for possible ensembles offered later in the year.
1st quarter – Praise Band – we will work towards performing some praise & worship songs in Chapel. Open to instrumentalists & vocalists.

Private Lessons & Piano Classes – Private lessons in piano, voice, or flute are available before and after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Mrs. Lewis. Beginning Class Piano is also available. Please see the flyer for more details.

Private Music Lessons Fall 2010 (160 KB)