February 11, 20133
Hi everyone! You will not believe how the choir students are sounding! They need an audience and I was able to get us on this week's morning assembly!
SO.... both choirs will perform THIS FRIDAY starting at 8:45am. Students should report to the music room 8:25 for a warmup.
Thanks, parents for your support of the music program at SK. I know getting students their early during the winter takes extra commitment.
Due to school being closed, I'll see 3-8 students as normal tomorrow.
- Mr. Riccinto
Monday, February 11, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
January Choir News
January 18, 2013
We're back in the swing of things and the SK Singers sound better than ever! Depending on the group your children are in, you may be hearing songs like "Zippity Do Dah!", "My Favorite Things," "Old Dan Tucker," "Country Roads," "Are You Sleeping?," and "Side by Side."
The 3-8's are making the shift from using simple word sheets to the beginning stages of music reading. This of course is old hat to some students but brand new to others. We're using a set of books called "Get America Singing Again" that contains lead sheets (a melody line with chord symbols) of the tunes we're learning.
We are continuing to expand our vocal technique and range and in particular to work with the gentlemen to find the head voice vs. the chest voice and use singing as a technique to ease the transition of the voice change.
The K-2's are continuing to expand their vocal range a bit and match pitch and sound character through imitation of the teacher and each other. We're working to foster vocal independence by introducing rounds.
More updates soon including upcoming concert dates. It's a true pleasure to sing with your children each morning!
As always, please remember that you're welcome to join us at any time in choir or music class.
My best always,
Mr. Riccinto
We're back in the swing of things and the SK Singers sound better than ever! Depending on the group your children are in, you may be hearing songs like "Zippity Do Dah!", "My Favorite Things," "Old Dan Tucker," "Country Roads," "Are You Sleeping?," and "Side by Side."
The 3-8's are making the shift from using simple word sheets to the beginning stages of music reading. This of course is old hat to some students but brand new to others. We're using a set of books called "Get America Singing Again" that contains lead sheets (a melody line with chord symbols) of the tunes we're learning.
We are continuing to expand our vocal technique and range and in particular to work with the gentlemen to find the head voice vs. the chest voice and use singing as a technique to ease the transition of the voice change.
The K-2's are continuing to expand their vocal range a bit and match pitch and sound character through imitation of the teacher and each other. We're working to foster vocal independence by introducing rounds.
More updates soon including upcoming concert dates. It's a true pleasure to sing with your children each morning!
As always, please remember that you're welcome to join us at any time in choir or music class.
My best always,
Mr. Riccinto
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Choir Registration - no need to do differently
Hi Choir families!
Hope everyone has had a marvelous break so far and enjoying their time off. January 8th is fast approaching and we'll be right back with choir as normal.
Shan Cook sent out registration information but the good news is that returning choir members do not need to do anything special. New choir students will need to register but all current members will be automatically enrolled to save you all the hassle.
If there's a reason we should talk first, just drop me an email at ariccinto@summers-knoll.org.
Can't wait to start singing with you all again!
Mr. Riccinto
Hope everyone has had a marvelous break so far and enjoying their time off. January 8th is fast approaching and we'll be right back with choir as normal.
Shan Cook sent out registration information but the good news is that returning choir members do not need to do anything special. New choir students will need to register but all current members will be automatically enrolled to save you all the hassle.
If there's a reason we should talk first, just drop me an email at ariccinto@summers-knoll.org.
Can't wait to start singing with you all again!
Mr. Riccinto
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
8:30 ARRIVAL TOMORROW
Hi Everyone!
Can't wait for our holiday sing-a-long tomorrow morning! No need for choir students to be there extra early but they should be at school by 8:30 sharp for sure so they can sit together and lead the group.
It's been a pleasure singing with your children each morning. Thank you for your commitment to your child's voice and to the program.
-Mr. Riccinto
Can't wait for our holiday sing-a-long tomorrow morning! No need for choir students to be there extra early but they should be at school by 8:30 sharp for sure so they can sit together and lead the group.
It's been a pleasure singing with your children each morning. Thank you for your commitment to your child's voice and to the program.
-Mr. Riccinto
Sunday, December 16, 2012
This Thursday
Hi everyone!
Hope everyone had a marvelous weekend. Just a note about this Thursday morning. It will be less a "concert" and more the choirs leading the rest of the students in a sing-a-long. All parents are welcome of course but be prepared to dust of your own singing voice and join us on some favorite holiday tunes!
Students should arrive 8:15am.
- Mr. Riccinto
Hope everyone had a marvelous weekend. Just a note about this Thursday morning. It will be less a "concert" and more the choirs leading the rest of the students in a sing-a-long. All parents are welcome of course but be prepared to dust of your own singing voice and join us on some favorite holiday tunes!
Students should arrive 8:15am.
- Mr. Riccinto
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Reminder: Concert Tomorrow morning!
Dear Choir parents,
Just a reminder that the SK Singers will be singing TOMORROW morning at morning assembly. Students need to be at the cafeteria ready to warmup by 8:15, please. The performance starts at 8:45 and will be loads of fun. Please join us if you can!
THIS JUST IN.....
We'll ALSO be singing the Thursday we get out for winter break! :)
Just a reminder that the SK Singers will be singing TOMORROW morning at morning assembly. Students need to be at the cafeteria ready to warmup by 8:15, please. The performance starts at 8:45 and will be loads of fun. Please join us if you can!
THIS JUST IN.....
We'll ALSO be singing the Thursday we get out for winter break! :)
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Updates and next concert!
Hi everyone!
I can't believe it's been so long since the last entry. Getting ready to take over the music program along with other activities has been super busy.
First off, there are two performances you'll want to be aware of.
First off, THIS WEEKEND will be the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra's "Home for the Holidays" concert on Sunday at 3:30pm held at the Morris Lawrence Bldg on the campus of Washtenaw Community College. The program will be conducted by yours truly and will be a fabulous family event featuring music from the Nutcracker, holiday pops favorites and the Erickson Elementary school choir! Tickets are selling fast and are available at the door or online along with more information at www.ypsilantisymphony.org.
The Summers Knoll Singers will be singing at morning assembly on Friday, December 7th. Students will need to arrive at 8:15 for warmup and the performance will be at 8:45am the same as last time.
So what have we been singing in choir lately?
The K-2 group has been studying folk songs and learning some songs about the various holidays in November and December including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanzaa including:
I can't believe it's been so long since the last entry. Getting ready to take over the music program along with other activities has been super busy.
First off, there are two performances you'll want to be aware of.
First off, THIS WEEKEND will be the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra's "Home for the Holidays" concert on Sunday at 3:30pm held at the Morris Lawrence Bldg on the campus of Washtenaw Community College. The program will be conducted by yours truly and will be a fabulous family event featuring music from the Nutcracker, holiday pops favorites and the Erickson Elementary school choir! Tickets are selling fast and are available at the door or online along with more information at www.ypsilantisymphony.org.
The Summers Knoll Singers will be singing at morning assembly on Friday, December 7th. Students will need to arrive at 8:15 for warmup and the performance will be at 8:45am the same as last time.
So what have we been singing in choir lately?
The K-2 group has been studying folk songs and learning some songs about the various holidays in November and December including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanzaa including:
- Ach Shav!
- Over the River and Through the Woods
- Zumba! Zumba!
- Up on the Housetop
The 3-8 group has been continuing with musical theater with "The Wells Fargo Wagon" from The Music Man and driving into winter with Winter Wonderland. We've continued our work on This Land is Your Land and The Water is Wide.
Winter is nearly here! Let's all work together to be on time for rehearsal. I know I've been flying in at 7:55 recently because of the shift in OUR family schedule so believe me I understand when someone in the household needs that extra nudge to get out the door on time. It'll be worth it though.... trust me. :)
It's a pleasure working with your children and I'm looking forward to tomorrow's rehearsal! Look for a new music class blog and more updates soon!
Hope to see you next Friday if I don't catch you before.
Mr. Riccinto
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