Pyne Arts Talent Show

Pyne Arts Talent Show!!!!

Start spreading the news......

The annual Pyne Arts Talent Show will in May!

Students in grades 2-8 are invited to audition for the show.  Make sure you are ready by using the following checklist!

*Memorized and entertaining

*School appropriate

*Under two minutes

What types of talent are we looking for???

Singing, dancing, instruments, gymnastics, skits.....Let your imagination be your guide!

Stay tuned for more info soon:)

Mrs. Grenier's Class

Mrs. Grenier's fabulous first graders recently discussed why certain songs became favorites.  These songs made the list for Favorite Five Songs !

Dynamite
Five Little Monkeys
Wheels On The Bus
Rolling In The Deep
Dynamite

What is your favorite song?  How long has it been your favorite, and why?  Leave a comment:)

"Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane

This is a video of Keane's powerful song, "Somewhere Only We Know: sung by the P.S. 22 Chorus.
I believe it is a song with much meaning.........
What do YOU think the meaning of the lyric is?  Please leave your comment!







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

Favorite Five

Do you have a favorite song???

Imagine that you are going to visit a secluded island......

That's right......feel the ocean breeze on your skin, smell the fresh salt air, relish the coolness of the lapping waves on your toes.....

Now, suppose you could take only five songs with you to this deserted island! Which five songs would they be?  How would you ever choose just five??  Let's think about this together......

For starters, here are five songs I would include on my island adventure:

*Nature Boy

*Brahm's Requiem

*Freebird

*Go Rest High On That Mountain

*See You Later, Alligator

But, that is just this week's fav five......it really is hard to choose!

Let me hear from YOU!  Leave a comment with YOUR five fav songs!!

Kindergardeners rockin' out!

Music has a steady beat; sometime it's fast and sometimes slow........Find YOUR tempo!

Why Do We Sing?

Why Do We Sing???

Students from all grade levels will be pondering and writing about this question. Their input will be posted during October.  

Responses:

"It is fun, and makes me happy!"
"It helps me express myself"
"I Sing Because I Like Music"
"It Wakes Me Up"
"I Sing Because I Get To Hear Different Songs"
"I Sing To Bring Joy To Others"
"I Sing Because I Can"
"I Sing Because It's A Free Country"
"It's My Passion"
" I Sing Because It's Fun"
"To Express Yourself Through Feelings"
"I Dont Know Why I Sing.. I Just Can't Control It"
"I sing because it entertains me..."
"I Sing Because It Expresses My Feelings!"
"I Sing Because It's A Way To Express Myself"
"I Sing Because... It Helps Express Your Feelings"
"It Helps Me Show My Emotion"
"I Sing Because Its Fun"
"I sing because it makes me joyful and after I know I'll hae a great day."
"I like to sing and dance!"
"I sing because music is my talent and it means a lot to me.  It's the only talent I'm good at."
"I sing because I like the beat and it sounds nice."
"I sing because it encourages me in my music."
"Singing is a way to tell the audience about a thought, thing, or idea in a beautiful and meaningful way"

Pyne Arts Singers !!!!

Auditions for the solo, "Imagine" (The Beatles) will take place during chorus on October 9th. On October 10th, the solo will be presented at the Anti-Bullying presentations during Allied Arts.  Please be prepared to sing the song with accompaniment track from memory.  Please see me with any questions.

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!
The school year is off to a GREAT start at the Pyne!
I am excited that the Pyne Arts Singers will now be rehearsing on Tuesday mornings at 7:40 in the music room.  This group is non-auditioned and open to all students grades 4-8 with a permission slip. This is the group that will sing for special events including holiday caroling in the neighborhood, nursing home concert field trip, Memorial Day, and graduation.  Students in the chorus will have the opportunity to improve and strengthen their voice as we explore new and exciting songs together! If you need a permission slip, please see me.

The more the merrier!