The holidays are upon us and it’s time for the annual holiday concert!

HOLIDAY CONCERT:

Thursday

 DECEMBER 18, 2008 at 7:00p.m.

Please have your child at the New Milford High School

by 6:00p.m (strings) and 6:30p.m (band)

 

Instrumental students work very hard to prepare a wonderful program.

Due to the musical rehearsals which take place prior to this performance, our routine schedules are somewhat affected. Every effort is being made to keep schedule changes at a minimum, while at the same time affording our performers ample preparation time to ensure a well-rehearsed and musically exciting program for all.

There will be an in-school assembly for students and an evening concert for parents. If your child cannot make it, simply send me a notice no later then December 3^rd, 2008 so I can plan accordingly.

CONCERT ATTIRE: no jeans, sneakers or flip flops please.

Girls: black pants/skirt, black socks/stockings, and a white blouse.

Boys: black pants, black socks, black shoes and white dress shirt.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you very much for your cooperation, patience and flexibility. Your support of our instrumental music program and encouragement for our student musicians are recognized and greatly appreciated!                                                   

                                                                                                Thanks from the Music Room,

                                                                                                Mrs. Berenshtein – Instrumental Music Teacher.

 

 

Gibbs General Music Program

All students in grades 1-5 have general music once a week. During music class students read music, sing, play instruments, learn about world music, and even write their own musical pieces.

In first grade the students learn about using their voice to sing high and low notes. They also are introduced to and play different types of percussion instruments. They learn about beats, rhythm, and their third ear. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just ask a first grader.  

The second graders learn the basics for reading music. They learn to accompany their songs with movements, percussion instruments, and games. They are also becoming great whistlers and hummers.

All third graders learn how to play the recorder. They will learn how to read notes and how to play a woodwind instrument properly. They will also be learning the correct posture. In April they will perform in a Recorder Recital for their parents and the school. The third grade will also be studying the four families of instruments.

In fourth grade the students take a journey around the world. They will study music from six of the seven continents: Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, South America and Europe. Each country has their own sound and uses different instruments.

The fifth graders will be focusing on music from North America. They will learn many patriotic songs as well Native American and Canadian songs. All these songs will be accompanied with percussion instruments.

Gibbs Spring Concert.

May 14, 2008 at 7 p.m. 

at the

New Milford High School Auditorium