GWA Lower School Curriculum night was a HUGE success! It was fabulous to meet so many of my parents and to show off the many talents of my students! Thank you to everyone who visited my room and entered my drawing for Chick-fil-A gift cards. Our winners are Ella Doster, and Mellie Fisher's parents!
If you forgot to pick up a curriculum overview for your child's grade, or if you were unable to come to my room, please follow this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ivxaC9DoMkYi0zZmVjN3dEb1U/edit?usp=sharing and it will provide a copy of the handouts of all grade levels! Check it out and see what we are learning in music!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
Lower School Music Performance Schedule 2013-2014
Several of you have asked me about the Spring musical performance schedule for your child. Please click on the link below for a copy of the document with all the details!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ivxaC9DoMkVXEzS3lJbW9HZjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Several of you have asked me about the Spring musical performance schedule for your child. Please click on the link below for a copy of the document with all the details!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ivxaC9DoMkVXEzS3lJbW9HZjQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday, January 9, 2014
All God's Children Have a Place in the Choir
As I was perusing possible musicals, I ran across an article written by a music teacher who had recently performed one of the musicals proffered for sale. The article from Bad Wolf Press was entitled, "Derek's Triumph". Derek was a highly intelligent, autistic student who loved music. The article's author wrote, "Although he was friendly and eager to play and have friends, his black-and-white way of seeing the world was difficult for the other students to appreciate. Derek was quick to tattle because rules should not be broken, ever. Receiving acknowledgment and praise from his peers was rare." While working on the school musical, Derek's mother had ordered the piano score online so he could learn the music and play along with the recording on one of the songs. During the performance, which began well, the CD player abruptly stopped, leaving the students with no music. Derek, who had learned to play ALL of the songs in the musical, saved the day as he brilliantly accompanied all the remaining songs. To abundant applause, Derek bowed as his classmates and the audience showered their new-found hero with praise!
I love this story! Every person has a place in music! In fact, every person has a place in this world! God made each of us and because of that we are highly valued! I find this quote by Albert Einstein to be quite apt: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” These are facts: I will never play pro football, be a skilled mathematician, or a proficient skydiver--but, I am a skilled musician. The marvelous truth about music is that the field is so vast and diverse, there is something for everyone! All God's children have a place in the choir!
Musically Yours,
Mrs. Debbie Dyer
I love this story! Every person has a place in music! In fact, every person has a place in this world! God made each of us and because of that we are highly valued! I find this quote by Albert Einstein to be quite apt: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” These are facts: I will never play pro football, be a skilled mathematician, or a proficient skydiver--but, I am a skilled musician. The marvelous truth about music is that the field is so vast and diverse, there is something for everyone! All God's children have a place in the choir!
Musically Yours,
Mrs. Debbie Dyer
Monday, December 16, 2013
My Christmas Present to All of You
May God bless you with a very Merry Christmas!
Love in Jesus,
Mrs. Debbie Dyer
Thursday, December 12, 2013
WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE!!
3rd & 4th grade students, you did a FABULOUS job on "It All Happened in the Country"! I was very proud of all of you! All of the practices and hard work paid off! Thank you for a job well done! I love you and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Love,
Mrs. Dyer
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
This 'n That
ATTENTION PARENTS! Here's some info I'd like you to know:
1. Georgia Children's Chorus is holding ongoing auditions for boys and girls with treble voices , ages 8-18. If you are interested in having your child try out or wish to find out more info, contact the GCC office at 706-542-8711 or email gcc@uga.edu Rehearsals are held in Athens.
2. In my music classes, I award a "Noteworthy" to children who answer questions, help pass out papers, are especially kind to others, etc. Children fill out a "noteworthy" coupon and drop it in my bucket and at the end of each month, I draw out several names. These students are then permitted to choose a small prize from my treasure chest. If you would like to contribute small items from the dollar store to help replenish my goodies, I would greatly appreciate it!
3. If you are aware of any musical opportunities for elementary aged children (concerts, audition choirs, workshops, for example), contact me and I will do my best to post the info on my blog. Also, if your child has won a musical award, please let me know that as well! I love to share good news!
Musically Yours,
Mrs. Debbie Dyer
1. Georgia Children's Chorus is holding ongoing auditions for boys and girls with treble voices , ages 8-18. If you are interested in having your child try out or wish to find out more info, contact the GCC office at 706-542-8711 or email gcc@uga.edu Rehearsals are held in Athens.
2. In my music classes, I award a "Noteworthy" to children who answer questions, help pass out papers, are especially kind to others, etc. Children fill out a "noteworthy" coupon and drop it in my bucket and at the end of each month, I draw out several names. These students are then permitted to choose a small prize from my treasure chest. If you would like to contribute small items from the dollar store to help replenish my goodies, I would greatly appreciate it!
3. If you are aware of any musical opportunities for elementary aged children (concerts, audition choirs, workshops, for example), contact me and I will do my best to post the info on my blog. Also, if your child has won a musical award, please let me know that as well! I love to share good news!
Musically Yours,
Mrs. Debbie Dyer
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Music and Dance Go Hand-in-Hand!
In my music classes, we engage in many forms of dance and movement. American folk dances are some of my favorites! Here's why:
1. Folk dancing is part of our American heritage! Before computers, ipads, iphones, and modern technology, singing and dancing and playing musical instruments were the main form of entertainment.
2. Listening skills are increased--The calls (directions) are given by the caller (person giving directions) and students must immediately perform the dance moves.
3. Social skills are practiced--Boys and girls learn to bow and curtsy, and also how to dance with different people of both genders.
4. Students learn the basic music skill of "keeping the beat"! Most folk dances have a strong, well-defined beat.
5. Children are MOVING! Many times, students come to me after having done desk work for an hour or so, and dancing re-energizes them!
6. Folk dancing is FUN! Ask your child, almost all my students LOVE to folk dance!
Here's a short video of a 3rd grade class performing "Heel-Toe Polka":
http://youtu.be/I8LgjAcPUUE
1. Folk dancing is part of our American heritage! Before computers, ipads, iphones, and modern technology, singing and dancing and playing musical instruments were the main form of entertainment.
2. Listening skills are increased--The calls (directions) are given by the caller (person giving directions) and students must immediately perform the dance moves.
3. Social skills are practiced--Boys and girls learn to bow and curtsy, and also how to dance with different people of both genders.
4. Students learn the basic music skill of "keeping the beat"! Most folk dances have a strong, well-defined beat.
5. Children are MOVING! Many times, students come to me after having done desk work for an hour or so, and dancing re-energizes them!
6. Folk dancing is FUN! Ask your child, almost all my students LOVE to folk dance!
Here's a short video of a 3rd grade class performing "Heel-Toe Polka":
http://youtu.be/I8LgjAcPUUE
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