Friday, May 29, 2015

Concert Info, Rehearsal Schedule, Grade 6 Closing

Lots of information to share today! 

1. UPCOMING CONCERTS:
Students have been working hard on their music for the upcoming spring concerts. We look forward to presenting 2 wonderful musical events! 

A Celebration of the Arts
On Monday, June 8, students involved in Parkside’s Primary Choir, Elementary Choir, Vocal Group, Show Band, and Art Club will present an evening of music and art!
·        Students involved in the performance are asked to arrive at school between 5:30-5:45PM.  Students should enter the school through the main doors. Guests should enter at the back of the gym.
·        Guests may find seats and peruse the art gallery between 5:30-6:00 PM.
·        The concert will begin at 6:00PM.
·        Admission is free, although there will be a donation jar at the door. All proceeds will go directly towards the purchase of music & art supplies for Parkside’s programs.

Parkside’s Spring Concert
On Tuesday, June 9 Parkside’s student body will present a spring concert. This year’s theme is “Movie Music.” Each class will perform familiar songs from popular movies.
·        Students will present their concert twice: 11:00AM and 1:00PM. Families & guests may choose the concert time that is most convenient.
·        Families & guests are asked to enter the school using the rear gym doors. Doors will be open 30 minutes prior to each concert’s starting time.

·        Admission is free, although there will be a donation jar at the door. All proceeds will go directly towards instruments & resources for Parkside’s music programs.  

2. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Rehearsal Schedule June 1-5
Day
10:20AM
12:10PM
Monday, June 1
Day 1
Solo practice
Show Band
Tuesday, June 2
Day 2
Vocal Group
4X/4F/5X instruments
Wednesday, June 3
Day 3
Solo practice
Elementary Choir
Thursday, June 4
Day 4
Solo practice
Primary Choir
Friday, June 5
Day 5
Solo practice
Show Band

3. 

GRADE 6 CLOSING:
The grade 6 students traditionally prepare and perform a song at their closing ceremony in June. This year's song is "Wavin' Flag (Celebration Mix)" by K'NAAN. Here are videos for at-home practice: 





Thursday, May 21, 2015

Rehearsal Schedule May 25-29

Rehearsal Schedule May 25-29
Day
10:20AM
12:10PM
Monday, May 25
Day 2
Vocal Group
4X/5X/4F solo tryouts
Tuesday, May 26
Day 3
3A/3F solo tryouts
Elementary Choir
Wednesday, May 27
Day 4
3A/3F instruments
Show Band
Thursday, May 28
Day 5
4F/5X/4X
instruments
Primary Choir
Friday, May 29
Day 6

Solo Tryouts – June 8 Concert

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Concert Info & Rehearsal Schedule

Parkside’s Spring Concert
On Tuesday, June 9 Parkside’s student body will present a spring concert. This year’s theme is “Movie Music.” Each class will perform familiar songs from popular movies.
  • ·        Students will present their concert twice: 11:00AM and 1:00PM. Families & guests may choose the concert time that is most convenient.
  • ·        Families & guests are asked to enter the school using the rear gym doors. Doors will be open 30 minutes prior to each concert’s starting time.
  • ·        Admission is free, although there will be a donation jar at the door. All proceeds will go directly towards instruments & resources for Parkside’s music programs. 



A Celebration of the Arts
On Monday, June 8, students involved in Parkside’s Primary Choir, Elementary Choir, Vocal Group, Show Band, and Art Club will present an evening of music and art!
  • ·        Students involved in the performance are asked to arrive at school between 5:30-5:45PM.  Students should enter the school through the main doors. Guests should enter at the back of the gym.
  • ·        Guests may find seats and peruse the art gallery between 5:30-6:00 PM.
  • ·        The concert will begin at 6:00PM.
  • ·        Admission is free, although there will be a donation jar at the door. All proceeds will go directly towards the purchase of music & art supplies for Parkside’s programs. 

Rehearsal Schedule May 18-22
Day
10:20AM
12:10PM
Monday, May 18

Victoria Day

Tuesday, May 19
Day 4

4F instruments
Upside Down &
You’ll Be In My Heart
Wednesday, May 20
Day 5
4X/5X instruments
Elementary Choir
Thursday, May 21
Day 6
Primary Choir
3A/3F instruments
Go the Distance
Friday, May 22
Day 1

Show Band

Monday, May 11, 2015

Rehearsal Schedule May 11-15

Day
10:20AM
12:10PM
Monday, May 11
Day 5
No Rehearsals today

Tuesday, May 12
Day 6
No Rehearsals today

Wednesday, May 13
Day 1

Show Band
Thursday, May 14
Day 2

Vocal Group
Friday, May 15
Day 3

Elementary Choir

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Rehearsal Schedule May 4-8

It's a big week for our music programs at Parkside! Due to the special events on Monday & Tuesday, there will not be regular rehearsals on those days. Vocal Group and Show Band will have practices later in the week. See the schedule below. 

A reminder to choir students that you will be walking to the music festival on Tuesday morning. A note was sent home last week, and another will go home on Monday with details regarding this trip. Don't forget to wear your choir uniform on Tuesday! 

Monday afternoon is our Music Monday assembly - come ready to sing and enjoy music!



Day
10:20AM
12:10PM
Monday, May 4
Day 6
No Rehearsals today –
Music Monday Assembly
Tuesday, May 5
Day 1
No Rehearsals today –
Choirs @ Music Festival
Wednesday, May 6
Day 2
Vocal Group

Thursday, May 7
Day 3

Show Band
Friday, May 8
Day 4