Halloween week/Student suggestions!

Stirring our brew!  :)



Also....   check out the Pumpkin Carols in the lyrics section for more Halloween fun!


Mr. Riccinto

P.S.  Students with song suggestions for choir can submit them to me via email at adamriccinto@gmail.com!   We have discussed what makes a good "cross-over" song from another genre into one that will sound good in choir.  Students should send the song title and ideally a link to a version they think might work for choir from YouTube!   

THIS WEEK IN CHOIR/Updates!

Hello choir parents!


By now you've probably heard your children singing a few new songs!   We are continuing to work on sound production and diction.   We're working to increase awareness of the diaphragm muscles (the root of good singing) by heading into more lyrical songs like Simple Gifts and The Water is Wide.  

As always, feel free to join us any time during rehearsal!  We'd love to have you!


UPDATE ON MORNING CARE:

• Remember that morning care for choir siblings is included in the choir fee.  However, siblings must be signed in to morning care by a parent. 

Stay warm!  :)

- Mr. Riccinto

What we've been doing lately........

Hi Everyone!


SO....   just what have we been doing lately in choir?


Leading up to our first performance we've been using songs from the following genres (yep!  Genre study in choir, too!  :)

• Patriotic - "America the Beautiful" - opening of class with 3-8 and "This Land is Your Land"
• Folk songs/Wartime
• "Viva' L. Amour" - (3-8)
• "May There Always Be Sunshine" (K-2)
• "The Thread Follows the Needle" (K-2)
• Musical Theater
• "Consider Yourself" from Oliver (3-8)
• "Do Re Mi" from The Sound of Music (all)

That's cool, but what SKILLS are they learning?    

Singing properly is as physical as any sport.  Learning to  use our instrument (body) effectively and efficiently   will train students to sing chorally but in all styles as well.

Good diction is important!  Without it, nobody understands our words.  Kinda' defeats the purpose of singing.  :)

Remember that you're welcome to visit us any time!

Mr. Riccinto

Check out our DEBUT!

Check out our debut performance from Friday, October 12th!

PERFORMANCE TOMORROW!

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that the Summers Knoll Singers will make their performance debut TOMORROW morning at morning assembly!   The students sound great and are excited.

Please have students at school early enough to have them in the cafeteria by 8:20am.  We need to warm up and get used to the space.  

Concert will start at 8:45am sharp and last just about 10-12 minutes.   All are welcome!  Please feel free to record or take pictures (without a flash).

Dress - normal school wear is fine.

Thanks for all your support getting the SK Singers rolling!  


REMINDER :  If you haven't already, please sign up to get updates from the blog via email.  It will be my primary means of communicating with you starting next week.  Thanks!!   The address is sksingers.blogspot.com

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Updates/PERFORMANCE FRIDAY!

Hi everyone!

Hope you all had an awesome weekend!   A couple of updates/reminders.

CHOIR BLOG: I updated the blog at sksingers.blogspot.com to allow you to follow it via email.  PLEASE subscribe to follow the blog if you haven't already.  This will ensure that you get all updates.

Also, I blew it and forgot to post some of the 3-8 lyrics on the blog.  Look for them shortly.

FRIDAY PERFORMANCE: Students will be performing THIS FRIDAY morning at morning assembly starting at 8:45am.  Please have students arrive in the music room by 8:25 for a short warm up.  The students are working hard and sound great.  They're looking super forward to singing for you!

ABSENCES FROM CLASS: If you're child will be gone from class, please give me a heads up via email or text at adamriccinto@gmail.com or 734-678-8215.  This has been working really well and let's me plan classes to maximize everyone's time.

On a personal note.....      I'm REALLY enjoying working with your children.  I love their energy and attitudes.  They're working hard and willing to try new things.  THANK YOU for making the effort to bring them in the mornings.  I know it's been a shift for families.  The effort/sacrifice to get your children to school at 8:00am is noted and appreciated by all of us in the Summers Knoll Singers!   I know you'll find this investment of time, money, and effort to be a worthy one!

As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns, or ideas!


Best,

Mr. Riccinto