Attention GWA 3rd & 4th graders!
Auditions for "Christmas Hang-ups" will be held this week (September 29-Oct 4*) and next week during regular music class. Please follow this link to find an Audition Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ivxaC9DoMkVHpDZ2g0Z1VzMFE/edit?usp=sharing
Each student must give a COMPLETED Audition Form to Mrs. Dyer, BEFORE auditioning. No one will be permitted to audition without a form.
*I will be out of town on Friday, October 4th, so no auditions will be held that day.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
You Learn Something New Every Day in Music!
GULLAH MUSIC
I just discovered an interesting website that talks about "Gullah" music, stories, and history. Several years ago, I went to a concert in Monroe, Georgia, that showcased this type of music. I found it very fascinating! I have lived in Georgia all my life, and until I went to that concert, I had never heard of that type of music! The link below has an interactive website for children. The Gullah culture is unique to South Carolina and Georgia. Check it out, and let me know what you think!
http://www.knowitall.org/gullahnet/
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
K5 Music Class Practicing Mi-Re-Do
This is one of George Walton Academy's K5 music classes practicing Mi-Re-Do through singing, playing instruments, and moving. They perform the marching verse "forte" (loudly), and the tiptoe verse "piano" (softly, quietly). Click on this link to watch the video:http://youtu.be/U9veMDh1zY8
This is one of George Walton Academy's K5 music classes practicing Mi-Re-Do through singing, playing instruments, and moving. They perform the marching verse "forte" (loudly), and the tiptoe verse "piano" (softly, quietly). Click on this link to watch the video:http://youtu.be/U9veMDh1zY8
Thursday, September 11, 2014
The Star-Spangled Banner
This Sunday, September 14, 2014, will mark the 200th anniversary of the penning of our National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". Francis Scott Key, a lawyer, had gone aboard a British ship to seek the release of his friend, Dr. William Bean. Dr. Bean was held prisoner under the suspicion he was an American spy. Mr. Key presented evidence to the contrary--letters from British soldiers which detailed how Dr. Bean had tended to their injuries. The British leader agreed to release Dr. Bean, but not until after the 25 hour siege upon America's Fort McHenry, in Maryland. From an enemy ship in the dawn of September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was overwhelmed with joy to see that the 15-star American flag had survived the brutal bombardment, and he penned the poem, "In Defense of Fort McHenry". It was published, and was sung to the melody of “To Anacreon in Heaven,” a British drinking song. A few weeks later, a song publisher changed the name to "The Star-Spangled Banner". In 1931, it became the official National Anthem of The United States of America.
Every year in September, my 1st-4th grade students review the words and history of our National Anthem. Ask them about the meaning of these words: spangled, dawn, broad, ramparts, and gallantly. They are also taught how to show proper respect to our flag, and how to properly respond when "The Star-Spangled Banner" is played. You will be surprised how much they know! Please review the lyrics of this wonderful song with your child. Each child who successfully recites the words will receive a sticker that says, "I know The Star-Spangled Banner".
This is a link to an aerial video of Fort McHenry, produced by National Geographic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3-6zugC2Ug
Here's a site that has many interesting facts, including a quiz:
http://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/
This Sunday, September 14, 2014, will mark the 200th anniversary of the penning of our National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner". Francis Scott Key, a lawyer, had gone aboard a British ship to seek the release of his friend, Dr. William Bean. Dr. Bean was held prisoner under the suspicion he was an American spy. Mr. Key presented evidence to the contrary--letters from British soldiers which detailed how Dr. Bean had tended to their injuries. The British leader agreed to release Dr. Bean, but not until after the 25 hour siege upon America's Fort McHenry, in Maryland. From an enemy ship in the dawn of September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was overwhelmed with joy to see that the 15-star American flag had survived the brutal bombardment, and he penned the poem, "In Defense of Fort McHenry". It was published, and was sung to the melody of “To Anacreon in Heaven,” a British drinking song. A few weeks later, a song publisher changed the name to "The Star-Spangled Banner". In 1931, it became the official National Anthem of The United States of America.
Every year in September, my 1st-4th grade students review the words and history of our National Anthem. Ask them about the meaning of these words: spangled, dawn, broad, ramparts, and gallantly. They are also taught how to show proper respect to our flag, and how to properly respond when "The Star-Spangled Banner" is played. You will be surprised how much they know! Please review the lyrics of this wonderful song with your child. Each child who successfully recites the words will receive a sticker that says, "I know The Star-Spangled Banner".
This is a link to an aerial video of Fort McHenry, produced by National Geographic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3-6zugC2Ug
Here's a site that has many interesting facts, including a quiz:
http://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Lower School Music Performance Schedule
2014-2015
We have a very active lower school music calendar! Please click this link to access the schedule for K4-4th grade.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ivxaC9DoMkMURxXzlMNjR3SE0/edit?usp=sharing
Please check the schedule carefully, as some classes perform the same DAY, but at different times, especially during the Spring musicals. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at ddyer@gwa.com
Let's make it a FABULOUS school year in music!
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