Monday, November 9, 2015

Pictures and video from our last "Princess Whatsername" Musical rehearsal!!
**Also, our newest newsletter is at the bottom.







NEWSLETTER
Parents and Students,
  I can’t believe Thanksgiving Break is just two weeks away!!  With only 11 rehearsals left until our first performance, it is time to get serious about LEARNING LINES!!  We are continuing to practice on stage each day so it is VERY IMPORTANT that all students know their lines and that includes song lyrics.
  Here are a few reminders:

  •  Parents…Please help your children with their lines and make sure they know them on rehearsal days.  It is hard to work on placement and acting if the students don’t know their lines.  (This continues to be an issueL)
  •   I have started a “Wall of Fame” outside the music room to reward students who SHINE during rehearsal by knowing lines and really getting into character.  After the musical, all students who made it on the wall of fame will get a special pizza party!! 

  •  Our remaining rehearsals are as follows November 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, and 24.  Also, December 1, 2, 3, and 4. 
  •  All of the December rehearsals will be costume rehearsals, which means students will wear costumes for practice.  The FRIDAY NIGHT dress rehearsal will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  I will send home more details about that closer to time. 
  •  Performance dates are December 7th and 8th at 6:30.   
  •  I emailed dwarf parents with details for your costumes.  If you did not receive that, here are the details:

o    All the dwarves (except Anna Morgan) will need a tee shirt that is a little too big for them.  Ana, please bring in a white 100% cotton shirt as soon as you can, so I can have it tie dyed.   Here is the shirt color assignments:    *Anna (Tie Dyed) *Madison S. (Red) *Mattie M (Yellow) *Caden (Green) *Gracie (Blue) *Ava (Pink) * Alyssa (Purple)
o   Also, all girls are responsible for getting a tutu.  I am leaving the color up to you.  Just make sure it is not the same color as your shirt.  They will need shorts for underneath that are close to, or touch the knee.  Finally, knee socks in whatever color or pattern you want.  If you go to Amazon.com and type in "cheap tutus" there are options.  Also, Hobby Lobby has quite a few tee shirts for about $4.00.  We will provide the dwarf cap, and belt. 
o   Doesn’t matter what kind of shoe you wear!

  • Bears Costumes:  If you are a bear you will need a flannel button down and jeans.  We will provide the bear ears. 

·        Please visit our website for photos and video from our rehearsals www.gbemusic.blogspot.com
Thank you all so much for your patience and your support.  Don’t forget to practice, practice, practice!!! J

Mrs. Juechter
Music Specialist/Musical Director
Gene Brown Elementary

Friday, November 6, 2015

WOW!  What an amazing job our 3rd and 4th graders did last night at their music program!! Thank you parents and friends for coming to see the show!! 

Here is a clip of "Tutti Frutti"...enjoy!!

"Rock and Roll Forever!!"



4th and 5th Grade Recorder Practice

Click on the Quaver image below and it will take you to  B and A Recorder Olympics to practice.  Have fun! Play along with the A and B Blue...