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
Saturday, December 29, 2012
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
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
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!
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:
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
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