Music Assignments

Hey Parents!
During the fourth quarter, students have special projects that correlate with science or social studies and the homeroom teachers give bonus points on one grade for this work. The activities are listed below and students will receive information about these in the 3rd report card.

• Second Grade - Making a musical instrument
• Third Grade - Posters about instruments. (Instruments chosen during class)
• Fourth Grade - Research paper on 25 acheivers in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
• Fifth Grade - Interview Essay about an adult who is involved with music.

You may want to check at this link at "Expert Village" to show you how to make a rainstick or some other instrument.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFYPrpYX34E

Hey Students! Check out this link to see some grown-ups that made their own French horns out of garden hoses and played them with an orchestra!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIdEeGX2sqQ

MITCHELL STRINGS ENSEMBLE

Strings class meets at 8:45-9:15. Williams' class is on Monday, Graham's class is on Tuesday, and Waits' class is on Wednesday at 8:45. Students buy the book Essential Elements for Strings 2000. Be sure to specify for violin, viola, or cello.

Mitchell Beginner Strings is composed of fifth graders from Mitchell School. Students will receive information during the first week of school. Students need to check with Mrs. Reynolds first for the size of a violin that he/she will need based on the length of your arm. Some kids may play the viola or cello. Instruments are available that belong to Gadsden City Schools, but sometimes two students share one instrument. Students may also rent from Gadsden Music Company, or purchase one at Andy's Music at Southside. Don't forget to check with Mitchell alumni to see if an individual has an instrument for sale! Performances during the year are listed below

• Dec. - TBA
• May - Performance at Mitchell Awards Program
• May - Possible City-wide Strings Concert at GCHS

This is the link to view students from last year playing 100 notes of Twinkle Little Star for the 100th day of school. The group playing is Mr. Graham's string students in January of 2008.

http://www1.gcs.k12.al.us/~podcast/media/rames_100thday.mov

MITCHELL CHORUS

Chorus is composed of fourth grade students from Mitchell Elementary. Students will audition during the first two weeks of school by singing a simple tune. The roster will be posted on the annex door. Chorus meets during the 4th grade resource time so that no academics are missed. More information will be sent home during the first week of school. Customary performances for the school year are listed below. Other performances will be scheduled after school commences.

• Dec. - Christmas Concert at Mitchell School
• May - Mitchell School Awards Program
• May- Elementary Showcase at GCHS