Christmas: A Comparison of Secular and Sacred Christmas music

In music class, we've talked about the meaning of the terms "secular" and "sacred".  We've sung "novelty" Christmas songs such as "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", and "The Grinch", and we've had tons of fun doing so!   We've also sung "sacred" Christmas carols such as "Away in a Manger", "Joy to the World", "O Come All Ye Faithful", and "Silent Night".  In our 3rd & 4th grade Christmas musical, we sang many secular songs, but we ended with Linus' recitation of the Christmas story from the Bible, followed by a sacred Christmas carol.   Here is my Christmas present to all of you:  Linus' recitation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtPpcWGRb0k  and Josh Groban's presentation of my favorite Christmas carol, "O Holy Night".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zh-yR0pbmU  Merry Christmas, and God bless us, everyone!

Stop by and see us!

Parents of K4-4th grade students:

YOU ARE INVITED
              TO
CURRICULUM NIGHT
                at
            GWA
Thursday, October 22nd
             from
       5:30-6:50 pm

Come and see what
my music students
are learning!

We Do MORE Than Sing!

Here is Mrs. May's K5 class performing "Beethoven Bear's Song".  They are demonstrating the difference between the music terms, "forte" and "piano", through singing, movement, and playing different rhythm instruments.  https://youtu.be/pGqMaIC3Nv4  Great job!

ATTENTION GWA LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS!  Here is some info on auditions for an upcoming play that will be performed at "On Stage Playhouse" in Monroe, GA.:

"THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER"

On Stage Playhouse, 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA

For more information visit www.onstagewalton.org

 

Auditions will be held:

 

Sept. 24, 6-8pm and Sept. 26, 2-5pm

All actors will be asked to sing in a chorus. Several solos and small group vocalist parts are available. Anyone interested in being a soloist, please come prepared with a song to share, or willing to sing a favorite carol.

*Please come any time during the audition dates and times. Auditions will last about 30 minutes.

LARGE CAST NEEDED!! 

FATHER (Bob Bradley) - -38 years old

MOTHER (Grace Bradley) - 35ish
BETH BRADLEY - the narrator, 10-11 year old
CHARLIE BRADLEY - 8-9
RALPH HERDMAN - 12-13
IMOGENE HERDMAN - 11-12
LEROY HERDMAN - -11
CLAUDE HERDMAN - -10
OLLIE HERDMAN - 8-9
GLADYS HERDMAN - 7-8
ALICE WENDLEKEN - 10-11
MRS. ARMSTRONG - 50ish
MRS. SLOCUM - 35-60
MRS. CLARK - 35-60
MRS. CLAUSING - 35-60
MRS. MCCARTHY – mid 40s
MAXINE - l0-ll
ELMER HOPKINs - 12-13
HOBIE - 9-10
DAVID - 8-9
BEVERLY - 7-8
FIREMAN - 25-30
FIREMAN - 25-30
SHIRLEY - 5-6
JUANITA - 5-6
DORIS - 9-10
REVEREND HOPKINS - 40s

 

WELCOME BACK!

I'm excited to see all my students again!  I've missed you over the summer.  I've got a fabulous year planned for you, and can't wait to get started!  Hurray for a new school year!

Summer Fun!

George Walton Academy offers MANY wonderful summer camps for kids of all ages!   These camps are at the GWA campus, but are open to the public.   Here is a sampling of the camps offered:  GWA Lego Adventures, Princess & Pirates Camp, Photoshop Basics, Art Camp, and MANY more.  Mrs. Donaldson and I are also leading, "101 Dalmatians Music Camp" and we would LOVE to have you join us.  For all the details of our camp and the many others, follow this link:https://campscui.active.com/orgs/GeorgeWaltonAcademy#/selectSessions/974403
Hope to see you there!

Field Day 2015

 

On May Day (May 1st), all of my music classes were cancelled for Field Day, so I created a montage of my students sharing this special day at George Walton Academy!  Enjoy!

 

 

 

Thanks to our PE teachers, Coach Mitchell and Coach Sorrells, for organizing such a fabulous outing for the students!  You rock!