up and down on the xylophones!

You ask a child which way is up, and he'll point to the sky.  However, you ask a first grader standing at a xylophone the same question, and hopefully he can point toward the right.  Here's some 1st graders playing and singing Burn Little Candles.

 

Light the Little Candles Dance

The music of the Hanukkah season is rhythmic, minor, and very fun to dance to!  You'll enjoy watching the Kindergarten (Red color group) perform a fun dance.

We can hardly wait!

The Third graders in the PS are ready to share our lovely songs for you.  Our Christmas program is scheduled in the Chapel for Dec. 15 at 1:30 pm.  Please come if you can.  Here's the 3rd Red Color group singing Panis Angelicus:

 

"Are we going to sing this for our parents?"

When the song and experience is so special in class that a student asks this question:  "Are we going to sing this for our parents?" you know it's wonderful!  I saw a very disappointed expression when I answered that I wasn't planning to.  So, I thought, "sure, we'll sing it and put it on the blog".  Isn't technology wonderful?  Here's our Kindergartners singing The North Wind Blows accompanied by unpitched percussion instruments.

Music and Art join together for a song!

Our talented art teacher, Mrs. Turner, found this wonderful song to share with our classes.  Here is the composer singing his creation:

"Thing of Beauty" by Dave Nachmanoff










Now for some of our wonderful voices singing together with Mrs. Turner on her guitar.  So precious...

Informance with the Signature Symphony

Primary School Families,
Mark your calendar for a special event with the Signature Symphony on Thursday, November 3 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the TCC (Southeast) VanTrease PAC.  This "Rehearsal Look-In" will involve Dr. Barry Epperley, the conductor, and members of the Signature Symphony and Signature Chorale interacting with the audience. 
There is no charge for this session.  You're welcome to contact Susan Martin at 918-595-7776 or smartin1@tulsaacc.edu if you have any questions. 
I think this opportunity will be so exciting for our PS families!

In the Hall of Mountain King

Several of the 2nd graders asked how they could get the song Peer Gynt Suite In the Hall of Mountain King No. 1 Op 46 by Edvarg Grieg.  Get on the I-tunes site and search for this title.  You'll get a multiple number of matches, all are the same song by various orchestral recordings.  I know they will enjoy it on their collections.
Also, Logan found this great video on You Tube to share with his classmates.  It shows the conductor and the instruments as you hear them: