WINTER CONCERT INFO.

MSMS WINTER CONCERT
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
7 pm
MSMS Auditorium

All students should report at 6:30 pm. 

Dress:
Boys: Black pants, white button down shirt. Tie is optional. 
Girls: Black bottoms (pants or skirt), white top. 
All students should wear dark shoes. 

Video: How music works.

In my 6th and 7th grade classes, I tell you one of my goals is for you to UNDERSTAND music. Check out this video. 

(Now just replace those numbers with solfege, and this guy is on to something!)  

More pics from Halloween '14!

HALLOWEEN takes over MSMS!

This week, Halloween took over the stage at MSMS as we took part in our annual Halloween Assemblies! Three assemblies were held: on Thursday, there was a 7th grade show, and on Friday, there was one for the 8th grade and one for the 6th grade. 

As usual, the MSMS Music Department showcased its many talented students. 

Here are some candids! More pics and videos to come!

Symphonic Band at BHS!

The MSMS Symphonic Band playing the National Anthem with the BHS Marching Band at Friday night's football game.

Go to Ms. Medvitz's blog for more pictures.  

mmedvitz.weebly.com

A video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cOTZ2lEovE

MSMS Symphonic Band To Play Football Game!

NEWS FLASH!!

The MSMS Symphonic Band has been invited to join the High School Band at the Oct. 17th football game.  The two bands will be combined to play The National Anthem at the start of the game around 7pm. Participation is voluntary. Any student who chooses to participate, though, must be accompanied by a parent.  Parents do not have to pay to get in.

Here are the details….

Meet at the high school music department at 6 PM.

Line up with the High School Band at 6:15 (music and stands will already be on the sideline).

Wear anything that is appropriate to the weather.   The BHS band will be in uniform.  If students can wear red and white, that would be a bonus, but dress actually isn't a big deal.

After the National Anthem is played, MSMS students will go back to the HS music room to get their cases.

Council of Elders First Meeting

Today, the MSMS Chorus Council of Elders met for the first time. Topics on the agenda included pictures for the bulletin board, selection of Spring chorus music, suggestions for improvement, and the eating of donuts!

MSMS Select Chorus Goes "On the Road!"

On Friday, September 26th, the Burlington Public Schools were recognized as one of top districts for music education in the country.  As part of the celebration, we won a special two day-residency with the John Lennon tour bus, which is a mobile, state of the art recording and video studio.  More info here:   http://www.lennonbus.org/

In addition to interesting panels and discussions about music education, there were several performances, including the MSMS Select Chorus.  We performed "Seasons of Love" along with last year's House Band.  It was a wonderful reunion.

Special thanks to Mr. Middleton-Cox for being such a gracious host. (I know MSMS had more than its fair share of cookies!)

WELCOME BACK!

Welcome back MSMS Music Students!

We hope you all had a great summer, and are ready for more music making!

Some items of interest:

1. SYMPHONIC BAND AUDITIONS.  Mrs. Medvitz will hold auditions on Monday, September 8th. See her for the audition music ASAP.  All students should mark down "Band" on the Activity Block selection.  Check out her new blog: www.mmedvitz.weebly.com

2.  CONCERT BAND.  Anyone who plays an instrument is welcome. No audition required.  Mrs. Gendron is the conductor. Here is her blog: http://marshallsimondsconcertband.wordpress.com

3.  SELECT CHORUS AUDITIONS. Mr. Mullen will hold auditions on Friday, September 5th and Monday, September 8th. See Mr. Mullen to sign up for an audition, and for an audition paper. Mr. Mullen's website: www.MisterMullen.com. 

4.  CHORAL UNION.  Do you like to sing? Sing up for Choral Union during Activity Block! No audition necessary. 

5.  THE MINSTRELS. Do you play guitar, fiddle, bass, keyboard, or banjo? Our after school folk group, The Minstrels, will meet most Wednesdays from 2-3. More info to come. 

We look forward to a great year of music!

Mr. Mullen

Mrs. Medvitz

Mrs. Gendron

Square Dance at MSMS!

SQUARE DANCE!

On Friday, May 16th, MSMS hosted its first ever Square Dance for the 6th grade in the gym.  The event featured our own MSMS Minstrels and House Band, who provided live music.  Mr. Mullen, whose inner "twang" shone through, was the caller for the dance, leading the 6th graders through Do Si Do, swing your partner, and more.  

It was a fun event!  Several students won cash prizes for the Best Costume.  We even had a teacher dance!

A good time was had by all who attended.