Mrs. Asher-Williams' Class: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

Mrs. Asher-Williams class adds their own created music to the book.

Mrs. Platt's Class: "The Syncopated Clock"

The 1st Graders learned about form (introduction ABACA coda) with this music by American composer, Leroy Anderson. They also learned about staccato (short sounds) and legato (smooth sounds).

Mrs. DiBenedetto's Class: "The Syncopated Clock" Scarf Movement

The 1st Graders learned about form (introduction ABACA coda) with this music by American composer, Leroy Anderson.  They also learned about staccato (short sounds) and legato (smooth sounds).

Mrs. Creach's Class; "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

Mrs. Grimm's Class: "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

Mrs. Stone's 2nd Grade Class "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"

These 2nd graders worked together to create melodies to go along with the book.

Also listed for a crescendo and decrescendo on the word "Australia"

Mrs. Creach's Class - "March" from THE NUTCRACKER

The 2nd Grade classes experienced the difference between an even marching rhythm and an uneven galloping rhythm. Here, Mrs. Creach's class demonstrates with candy cane "horses", bells, and egg shakers.  They also demonstrate rondo form (ABACABA) through their playing and movement.

Mrs. Stone's Class-"Russian Dance" from THE NUTCRACKER

Mr. Stone's 2nd Grade class shows the form (AABA) of "Russian Dance" (Trepak) from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky with a rousing ribbon wand routine.  They had just done this for the first time just before taping!

"March" from THE NUTCRACKER - Mrs. Holland's Class

The 4th graders studied rondo form (ABACABA) with the "March" from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky.  In rondo form, the A section is repeated after each other section.  Watch as Mrs. Holland's class demonstrates - the A section is the part that everyone does together.

Mrs. Stone's Class "El Capitan" Cup Routine

Last week the 2nd and 4th graders learned a plastic cup routine to John Phillip Sousa's, "El Capitan".  This routine helped reinforce the march form   Introduction AA BB CC interlude DD (with stinger). This video shows Mrs. Stone's 2nd Grade class in action.

Mrs. Grimm's 2nd Graders "Pass the Pumpkin"

Mr. Giuliano's 4th Graders "Pass the Pumpkin"

The "Pass the Pumpkin" activity gave our students practice in steady beat, playing melodies, rhythms, teamwork, and minor tonality.

Mrs. Burns' Third Graders Move to "In the Hall of the Mountain King"

Mrs. Burns class did a great job of staying calm in order to keep up with the accelerando in  "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg.

Mrs. Burns' Third Graders Passing the Pumpkin

Here Mrs. Burns' 3rd grade students demonstrate the actual pumpkin passing.  The lucky student who has the pumpkin at the end of the song, goes on to play an instrument,

Mrs. Burns Class-"Pass the Pumpkin"

Students in grades 2, 3 and 4 did a great job on "Pass the Pumpkin".  Here Mrs. Burns' 3rd graders are doing a great job of playing their parts and then teaching another student.

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H.A.M.S. CAMP THIS SUMMER!

H.A.M.S. Camp    ("101 Dalmations" KIDS)

(Hamilton Area Musical Summer Camp)

Eligibility: Any Hamilton City School student who has completed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade.
Auditions will be held the 2nd week of the camp.  No one will be turned away.

Times/Places:

Camp/Rehearsals: 9:00 – 12:00 noon every Tues. and Wed. beginning June 14 through August 17. At Bridgeport Elementary during June and July At Garfield Middle School in August

Open Dress rehearsal Thursday, Aug. 18, 7:00, at Garfield

Performances “101 Dalmatians” (audience tickets will be $5.00 each) at Garfield Friday, Aug. 19, 7:00 Saturday, Aug. 20 2:00 and 7:00. (Performers should be prepared to stay between performances. We will order pizza, play games, and reflect on our experience)

Cost: $50.00 per camper. This covers music, scripts, materials, costumes, props, practice CDs. Each camper will also get a “101 Dalmatians” t-shirt and black shorts which will also serve as a costume base.

At least $25.00 will be due on first day of camp. The remainder needs to be paid by July 5.

Payment may be made by cash or checks made out to “Hamilton Performing Arts Association”.

Attendance: Since we are working towards a final product of a finished show, regular attendance is a must. Any camper with more than 2 unexcused absences will be dismissed from the camp without a refund.

We do realize that families do take vacations in the summer and we don’t require that you alter your vacation plans. We do, however, require advanced notice of any absence for vacation purposes. Please schedule other summer events on days other than Tuesday or Wednesday, if possible.

If a camper is ill, or in other emergency absences, please call

Ms. Meg Haven:
Mrs. Tari McKee:
What to wear: comfortable clothes for sitting on the floor, moving, etc. . Gym shoes – no flip flops, sandals, etc.

What to Bring: A snack and a water bottle. We will have a snack break each day.

*This group will also be performing 2 patriotic songs uptown after the 4th of July Parade. We will meet on the east Courthouse steps at 11:45. We will perform by the gazebo (I think) around 12:00.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SIGN UP, CALL OR SEE MRS. MCKEE AT BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  868-5580

2nd Graders Dance to Brahms' "Hungarian Dance No. 5"

6th Grade Displays Beat, Form, and Teamwork with the Cup Game

Wise Words from Former President Gerald Ford

Music education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them; a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music.

Gerald Ford
Former President,
United States of America