Each spring the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) runs solo and ensemble festivals that allow students of any age to prepare a piece of music and perform it in front of an adjudicator. The advantages of this festival are that it allows the student an opportunity to learn a quality piece of instrumental or vocal literature and develop proper technique, style, and begin to build a repertoire of music for performances. Students then perform as a soloist for an adjudicator - which is one of the National Standards for Music. The adjudicator scores the students based on predetermined criteria and that score is used to as one criteria in the nomination process for SCMEA All-County ensembles the following year. Please visit the NYSSMA page by clicking NYSSMA along the top of my website or CLICK HERE for this year's audition information. The deadline for signups is Friday, January 20, 2017.
Congratulations to all on such a wonderful Winter Concert! I am so pleased with the performances of TrebleMakers as well as Chorus. Both groups performed with such artistry and professionalism. All of the students worked so hard and deserve to be so proud of their work. I couldn't be prouder to be their teacher! CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEOS OF THE CONCERT! The Commack Road Elementary School Winter Orchestra, Chorus, and TrebleMakers concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2016. The students will sing in a daytime concert for the other students in school and then perform for the parents at night. The evening concert will begin at 7:00pm at ISLIP HIGH SCHOOL. Students in Chorus should be dropped off to the High School Auditorium at 6pm. Parents will be admitted to the auditorium beginning at 6:30pm. All students have received a letter with this information detailed on it. If you need another copy, please see the attachment below. Thanks, and I look forward to a wonderful evening of music!
Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your families. I am so thankful everyday for the opportunity to create and experience music with each and every one of you!
The Islip Chamber of Commerce has invited TrebleMakers to lead a community sing along of traditional Christmas Carols at their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! I am so excited for this opportunity. Information went home with all students on Friday, November 18. Here are the pertinent details. Tree Lighting at Islip Town Hall 655 Main Street Islip, NY 11751 Saturday, December 3, 2016 Approximate start time - 6:00pm This will be at the completion of their holiday parade Students should report to the park between Town Hall and Tellers at 5:45pm. Please email me if you cannot make it, thank you! Just click the purple button above! Here is the handout that went home with students. Sign-ups for the 2016-2017 IMS Show Choir are now underway. Permission Slips are located in the MS Chorus Room near that Show Choir Bin. Mr. Baur will be visiting your chorus rehearsals soon to discuss Show Choir and answer any questions. Please return the permission slip to the Show Choir bin in the MS Chorus Room by Friday, October 21. Our first meeting and rehearsal will be on Tuesday, October 25. I can't wait to see everyone!
Here is a listing of when each CRES ensemble's first rehearsal will be held. TrebleMakers - Fri. Sept 16 Gold Chorus - Wed. Sept 21 Purple Chorus - Thu. Sept 22 5th Grade Orchestra - week of September 19 4th Grade Orchestra - week of October 3 (any specific questions, please contact Mrs. Tria) Level 2 Band - week of September 19 Level 1 Band - week of October 3 (any specific questions, please contact Mr. Muscara) Best wishes to all as we start a brand new exciting year in music! I hope everyone had a wonderful summertime and have had a chance to relax, renew, and recharge!
Dec 7 - CRES Orchestra, Chorus, TrebleMakers Winter Concert - 7pm - High School Aud
Dec 14 - CRES Band Concert - 7pm - CRES Aud May 10 - CRES Orchestra, Chorus, TrebleMakers Spring Concert - 7pm - High School Aud May 16 - Islip Festival of the Arts - 7pm - High School Aud June 7 - CRES Band Spring Concert - 7pm - Middle School Aud |
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