Monday, May 1, 2017

The music club schedule for this week:

Monday May 1 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday May 1 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday May 3  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday May 3 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday May 5 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday May 5 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

*************************

Monday May 8 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday May 8 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday May 10  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday May 10 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Thursday May 11 – Wolf Canyon Spring Showcase 6:30pm

Friday May 12 – Advanced Strings will not be meeting

Friday May 12 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6 –  TBC

******************

Please be mindful with regards to the end of club pick up times. I often have my own commitments after school.  When you are late collecting your children from clubs, I am late for my own commitments & appointments.

Advanced Dates to Note:

Wolf Canyon Music Showcase will be on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30pm, students to meet in the Music Room 5:45 for tuning and preparation.

Music Department Clubs playing for the Volunteer Appreciation Wednesday May 31 at 6:30pm

Club T-Shirts

Club t-shirts are being given out for performances.  Students will receive only ONE t-shirt for the club or clubs they participate in.  The t-shirts are now required as part of concert dress.  If students lose or damage their shirts they must purchase a replacement at a cost of $15.

If you have not yet signed up for text updates, please subscribe by by texting the club code to 81010:

Guitar Grooves please text @wcgui to 81010
String Orchestra please text @wcstr to 81010
Recorder Ninjas please text @wcrec to 81010

The 6 of Grade 6 Strings:

It is essential that they notify me of any rehearsals they are unable to attend.  If they miss more that 3 rehearsals their place will be in jeopardy and they may be dropped from the ensemble.  The 6 of Grade 6  will be playing at the Grade 6 Promotion.

Practice:

Beginner Strings are working on 1 octave scales G Major, D Major & A Major (Violins) or C Major (Violas & Cellos).  Practice playing to word rhythms like ‘Pepp-er-on-i Pi-zza’ & ‘Pink Flu-ffy Un-i-corns’, they are also working on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, also in rhythms as suggested above & Frere Jacque (Are You Sleeping), English Round.

Advanced Orchestra are working on 2 Octave scales in G Major or C Major as well as the 1 octave scales listed above with slurred bowing.  They are also working on excercises 88, 90 & 141 from Essential Elements – Frere Jacques, English Round, Tallis Canon & Chop Sticks.

Recorders are continuing to work on the recorder karate belts and Stitches

Guitars are working on Yellow submarine, Hey Jude and Let It Be with the chords D Maj, A Minor, G Major, E minor, E Major & F Major.

Monday, April 24, 2017

***WELL DONE***

Well done to the performers from Guitar Grooves & Wolf Canyon String Orchestra; they were outstanding in their stage etiquette and performance for the Military Appreciation Dinner!!!

The music club schedule for this week:

Monday April 24 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday April 24 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday April 26  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday April 26 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday April 28 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday April 28 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

*************************

Monday May 1 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday May 1 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday May 3  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday May 3 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday May 5 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday May 5 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

******************

Please be mindful with regards to the end of club pick up times. I often have my own commitments after school.  When you are late collecting your children from clubs, I am late for my own commitments & appointments.

 Advanced Dates to Note:

Wolf Canyon Music Showcase will be on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30pm

Music Department Clubs playing for the Volunteer Appreciation Wednesday May 31 at 6:30pm

Club T-Shirts

Club t-shirts are being given out for performances.  Students will receive only ONE t-shirt for the club or clubs they participate in.  The t-shirts are now required as part of concert dress.  If students lose or damage their shirts they must purchase a replacement at a cost of $15.

If you have not yet signed up for text updates, please subscribe by by texting the club code to 81010:

Guitar Grooves please text @wcgui to 81010
String Orchestra please text @wcstr to 81010
Recorder Ninjas please text @wcrec to 81010

The 6 of Grade 6 Strings:

Students have auditioned for participation in the String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6, and the successful students will be notified by letter. In order to maintain their placement in the quartet, students must show their commitment and practice regularly.  It is essential that they notify me of any rehearsals they are unable to attend.  If they miss more that 3 rehearsals their place will be in jeopardy and they may be dropped from the ensemble.  The 6 of Grade 6  will be playing at the Grade 6 Promotion.

Practice:

Beginner Strings are working on 1 octave scales G Major, D Major & A Major (Violins) or C Major (Violas & Cellos).  Practice playing to word rhythms like ‘Pepp-er-on-i Pi-zza’ & ‘Pink Flu-ffy Un-i-corns’, they are also working on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, also in rhythms as suggested above & Frere Jacque (Are You Sleeping).

Advanced Orchestra are working on 2 Octave scales in G Major or C Major as well as the 1 octave scales listed above with slurred bowing.  They are also working on excercises 88, 90 & 141 from Essential Elements – Frere Jacques, English Round, Tallis Canon & Chop Sticks.

Recorders are continuing to work on the recorder karate belts and Stitches

Guitars are working on Yellow submarine, Hey Jude and Let It Be with the chords D Maj, A Minor, G Major, E minor, E Major & F Major.

Monday, April 17, 2017

The music club schedule for this week:

Monday April 17 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday April 17 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday April 19  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday April 19 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday April 21 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday April 14 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

*************************

Monday April 24 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday April 24 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday April 26  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday April 26 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday April 28 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday April 28 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

******************

Please be mindful with regards to the end of club pick up times. I often have my own commitments after school.  When you are late collecting your children from clubs, I am late for my own commitments & appointments.

 Advanced Dates to Note:

String Orchestra & Guitar Grooves performing in appreciation of Wolf Canyon Military Families.  Thursday April 20 we are meeting in the music at 5:30pm to prepare for a 6pm performance.

Wolf Canyon Music Showcase will be on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30pm

Music Department Clubs playing for the Volunteer Appreciation Wednesday May 31 at 6:30pm

If you have not yet signed up for text updates, please subscribe by by texting the club code to 81010:

Guitar Grooves please text @wcgui to 81010
String Orchestra please text @wcstr to 81010
Recorder Ninjas please text @wcrec to 81010

The 6 of Grade 6 Strings:

Students have auditioned for participation in the String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6, and the successful students will be notified by letter. In order to maintain their placement in the quartet, students must show their commitment and practice regularly.  It is essential that they notify me of any rehearsals they are unable to attend.  If they miss more that 3 rehearsals their place will be in jeopardy and they may be dropped from the ensemble.  The 6 of Grade 6  will be playing at the Grade 6 Promotion.

Practice:

Beginner Strings are working on 1 octave scales G Major, D Major & A Major (Violins) or C Major (Violas & Cellos).  Practice playing to word rhythms like ‘Pepp-er-on-i Pi-zza’ & ‘Pink Flu-ffy Un-i-corns’, they are also working on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, also in rhythms as suggested above & Frere Jacque (Are You Sleeping).

Advanced Orchestra are working on 2 Octave scales in G Major or C Major as well as the 1 octave scales listed above with slurred bowing.  They are also working on excercises 88, 90 & 141 from Essential Elements – Frere Jacques, English Round, Tallis Canon & Chop Sticks.

Recorders are continuing to work on the recorder karate belts and Stitches

Guitars are working on Yellow submarine, Hey Jude and Let It Be with the chords D Maj, A Minor, G Major, E minor, E Major & F Major.

Week of Monday, April 10, 2017

Juan Palacios will be visiting Wolf Canyon on Friday, April 14 at 1:15pm to share information about the programs offered by San Diego Youth Symphony and how SDYS can help support the development of our young musicians.  SDYS has a number of programs that cater to all levels and abilities from absolute beginners up. All parents who are interested in finding out more are welcome to attend.  Juan will be in the music room to meet with parents and students at 1:15pm, please come along.

The music club schedule for this week:

Monday April 10 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday April 10 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday April 12  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday April 12 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday April 14 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday April 14 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

*************************

Monday April 17 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday April 17 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday April 19  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday April 19 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday April 21 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday April 21 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

******************

Please be mindful with regards to the end of club pick up times. I often have my own commitments after school.  When you are late collecting your children from clubs, I am late for my own commitments & appointments.

 Advanced Dates to Note:

Grade 2 Musical extravaganza – Musical Journey Around The World will be on Thursday April 13 at 6:30pm

String Orchestra & Guitar Grooves performing in appreciation of Wolf Canyon Military Families.  Thursday April 10 at 6pm.

Wolf Canyon Music Showcase will be on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30pm

Music Department Clubs playing for the Volunteer Appreciation Wednesday May 31 at 6:30pm

If you have not yet signed up for text updates, please subscribe by by texting the club code to 81010:

Guitar Grooves please text @wcgui to 81010
String Orchestra please text @wcstr to 81010
Recorder Ninjas please text @wcrec to 81010

The 6 of Grade 6 Strings:

Students have auditioned for participation in the String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6, and the successful students will be notified by letter. In order to maintain their placement in the quartet, students must show their commitment and practice regularly.  It is essential that they notify me of any rehearsals they are unable to attend.  If they miss more that 3 rehearsals their place will be in jeopardy and they may be dropped from the ensemble.  The 6 of Grade 6  will be playing at the Grade 6 Promotion.

Practice:

Beginner Strings are working on 1 octave scales G Major, D Major & A Major (Violins) or C Major (Violas & Cellos).  Practice playing to word rhythms like ‘Pepp-er-on-i Pi-zza’ & ‘Pink Flu-ffy Un-i-corns’, they are also working on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, also in rhythms as suggested above & Frere Jacque (Are You Sleeping).

Advanced Orchestra are working on 2 Octave scales in G Major or C Major as well as the 1 octave scales listed above with slurred bowing.  They are also working on excercises 88, 90 & 141 from Essential Elements – Frere Jacques, English Round, Tallis Canon & Chop Sticks.

Recorders are continuing to work on the recorder karate belts and Stitches

Guitars are working on Yellow submarine, Hey Jude and Let It Be with the chords D Maj, A Minor, G Major, E minor, E Major & F Major.

Week of Monday April 4, 2017

Welcome Back, I hope you all had a fabulous Spring Break!

The music club schedule for this week:

Monday April 3 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday April 3 – Recorder Ninjas will not be meeting, due to minimum day schedule.

Wednesday April 5  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday April 5 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday April 7 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday April 7 – String Ensemble – 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

**************************

Monday April 10 – Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Monday April 10 – Recorder Ninjas 3:30 – 4:30

Wednesday April 12  – Selected Players from Beginner String Orchestra 8:00 – 8:45

Wednesday April 12 – Guitar Grooves 3:30 – 4:30

Friday April 14 – Advanced Strings 2:00 – 3:30

Friday April 14 – String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6  – 3:30 – 4:00

 

Please be mindful with regards to the end of club pick up times. I often have my own commitments after school.  When you are late collecting your children from clubs, I am late for my own commitments & appointments.

 Advanced Dates to Note:

Grade 2 Musical extravaganza – Musical Journey Around The World will be on Thursday April 13 at 6:30pm

Wolf Canyon Music Showcase will be on Thursday, May 11 at 6:30pm

 

If you have not yet signed up for text updates, please subscribe by by texting the club code to 81010:

Guitar Grooves please text @wcgui to 81010
String Orchestra please text @wcstr to 81010
Recorder Ninjas please text @wcrec to 81010

The 6 of Grade 6 Strings:

Students have auditioned for participation in the String Ensemble – The 6 of Grade 6, and the successful students will be notified by letter. In order to maintain their placement in the quartet, students must show their commitment and practice regularly.  It is essential that they notify me of any rehearsals they are unable to attend.  If they miss more that 3 rehearsals their place will be in jeopardy and they may be dropped from the ensemble.  The 6 of Grade 6  will be playing at the Grade 6 Promotion.

Practice:

Beginner Strings are working on 1 octave scales G Major, D Major & A Major (Violins) or C Major (Violas & Cellos).  Practice playing to word rhythms like ‘Pepp-er-on-i Pi-zza’ & ‘Pink Flu-ffy Un-i-corns’, they are also working on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, also in rhythms as suggested above & Frere Jacque (Are You Sleeping).

Advanced Orchestra are working on 2 Octave scales in G Major or C Major as well as the 1 octave scales listed above with slurred bowing.  They are also working on excercises 88, 90 & 141 from Essential Elements – Frere Jacques, English Round, Tallis Canon & Chop Sticks.

Recorders are continuing to work on the recorder karate belts and Stitches

Guitars are working on Yellow submarine, Hey Jude and Let It Be with the chords D Maj, A Minor, G Major, E minor, E Major & F Major.