December 18, 2007

Dear Parents,

Mark your calendars! The Winter Concert is on January 31^st. at 6:30. Prepare your ears for thunderous tire drums, singing, dancing, and renaissance recorder. Students who are not in band should arrive no later than 6:15 and go straight to their seats in the gym. Band students need to have their instruments out, ready for tuning at 6:15 in the music room. Students are encouraged to wear dark bottoms and colorful tops that allow for freedom of movement. If your child will not be able to participate, please send me a written note. I hope to see you there.

In other news, last Thursday our school had a visit from the Green Mountain Youth Symphony’s intermediate orchestra. These elementary and middle school age students gave presentations in each classroom introducing their instruments and answering questions. Students heard brass, stringed, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Later in the day, the entire school gathered in the gym for a symphonic performance. All young instrumentalists are invited to audition for one of the three levels of the GMYS. Brochures with details on the orchestra were sent home with students, but if you would like an additional copy, they are available on my desk at school.

Best Wishes and Happy Holidays,

Michael Close